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Manasota Goodwill President Bob Rosinsky  expects to open in the more than 40,000-square-foot space in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 22, 2021
Great American Cleanup gets going on Longboat Key

Cleaning groups were deployed all along the Manatee County section of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Syd Solomon painted “Coastalplane” in 1972. ©Estate of Syd Solomon
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 6, 2018
New Syd Solomon exhibit keeps the artist's legacy of creativity alive

The late abstract expressionist Syd Solomon lives on in the first solo exhibit of his work at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 7, 2019
Author and screenwriter pays Longboat a visit

Author Robert Forte and a team of actors read a few scenes to people at Harbourside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Forristall Enterprises foreman Alex Barrow checks out the inside of the home before starting its demolition Nov. 21.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood Ranch eyesore demolished

A Lakewood Ranch home that burned down in September 2008 was demolished Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Though Lori Simon has retired from the real estate industry, the abstract artist is still making deals from her cozy studio space. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
Studio Space: Lori Simon

Though Lori Simon has retired from the real estate industry, the abstract artist is still making deals from her cozy studio space.

  • Arts + Culture
Kelli Smith is due to start on May 3 as the police chief of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 5, 2021
Longboat Key to begin search for new police chief

Current Longboat Key Police Chief Kelli Smith's resignation is effective as of April 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
Site contamination delays new Publix construction

Chemicals found at the site of the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune, which sold the property to Publix, had to be removed before the supermarket chain could begin building a new store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Sadlo started attending what is now the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club at the age of 8. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 2, 2017
Familiar Faces: Bill Sadlo

After 30 years with Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, the organization’s CEO and president recalls his journey from club member to leader.

  • Black Tie
The hope is that a change in setbacks would pave the way for new types of businesses to eventually find a home in the “blighted” area near Siesta’s south bridge.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta setback debate narrows on south bridge area

Business owners say not much would change if the amendment passes, but they hope it will open new doors.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jeanine Stebbins, Riley Helm and Nejama Gomez of Blue Dolphin.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat gears up for seasonal residents

Sprucing up and planning taking place in Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Construction has begun on a new University Parkway hotel, but the Planning Board rejected a proposal to increase the number of rooms, citing concerns about oversaturating the market.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2019
Developer appeals rejected airport hotel plans

A proposal to build nearly 200 new rooms in north Sarasota drew objections from competing businesses. Is that enough to reject the project?

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Miller, the co-owner with his wife Misdee of the Sarasota Polo Club, says he will adjust safety measures as the season progresses depending on attendance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2020
Sarasota Polo Club ready to open in a pandemic world

Sarasota Polo Club owners James and Misdee Miller hope fans will buy tickets in advance to help safety planning.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch homecoming king Travis Freeman and homecoming queen Madi Grogan. Photo by Ryan Kohn.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High names homecoming court

Guy Harvey visits Sarasota's new Dick's Sporting Goods location.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 10, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That needs to be fixed

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pets have become colleagues many of those who are working from home.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 18, 2020
Staying busy: Tell us how you social distance

Staying home doesn't mean staying bored.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2013
LECOM welcomes dental students

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will welcome its second class of dental students today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Cops Corner

April 17 Feel the burn 2:26 p.m. - 2100 block of GMD. Larceny. Two men were arrested for stealing heartburn medication at a drug store and trying to return it at a grocery store. The Longboat Key Publix store manager positively identified the suspects and the men were taken to the Sarasota Jail.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 24, 2018
Keeping the joy in the holidays

Tips from experts on how to avoid the stress of December and have fun.

  • Health
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