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An event planning firm bought the former site of Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse for $3 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Former steakhouse to become event venue

An event rental firm bought the former site of Livingston's and Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse with an ambitious plan renovation plan to create an event space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.29.18

Enjoy this weekend's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 18, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The following rendering shows how a roundabout at U.S. 41 and 10th Street would look. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
Roundabouts receive tentative approval

Sarasota city commissioners want to approve the landscaping of two U.S. 41 roundabouts along the bayfront at 10th and 14th streets because they feel they are 'signature pieces' that will act as the 'gateway of the city.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seventeen-year-old Lindsay Wheeler loves science, thanks to a day at the South Florida Museum. Now, she will lead a science- and math-oriented summer camp for girls.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Girl Scout promotes the love of science

East County resident Lindsay Wheeler, 17, will share her love of science, as she hosts a summer camp to earn her Girl Scouts' Gold Award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2010
Dailey wins back-to-back singles titles

Out-of-Door Academy freshman Caroline Dailey captured her second consecutive overall singles titles in the Class 1A state tennis tournament April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stumps and living mangroves stand in the way of Longboat Key police officers. Clearing them for a path would require permitting.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Access for police to Greer Island isn't as simple as it sounds

While erosion solutions are in the works, the town is exploring clearing a pathway to the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota resident Denisse Florian, right, and her 4-month-old daughter Camila Zorrilla smile as they play with a scarf during newborn family music class at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2019
Minding their music at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

New music classes at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center provide benefits for families through songs

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2014
Top Stories - East County: October

Benderson Development bought a 7.5-acre parcel owned by Dillard's at Southgate Mall, following another purchase near Pelican Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
A Bradenton man was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on Gulf of Mexico Drive near Pattigeorges restaurant, 4120 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2015
Car crash fatality on GMD

A head-on collision near Pattigeorges restaurant Sunday night resulted in the death of one man and sent another man to the hospital with a concussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Ball's pastureland serves as a draining area for the Manatee River when it overspills its boundaries.  He is concerned a proposed development to his west may prevent his fields from draining properly.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2017
New development proposed for East County

Neighbors worry project will decrease values, cause drainage problems.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Stephen Jonsson and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker announce the new "Nets to Neighbors" program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2018
Manatee County goes into 'maintenance mode' for red tide

County solicits community help for new 'Nets to Neighbors' campaign.

  • East County
  • News
Country Meadows' Jason and Karen Olivier have dealt with the ups and downs of Karen's MS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Bradenton woman tells story of perseverance during MS Awareness Week

Bradenton woman tells her story of triumph over multiple sclerosis.

  • East County
  • News
Sonoya Mizuno in "Devs." Photo via FX on Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 13, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't worry, you're going to figure it out

"Devs" and, well, whatever else you need, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The co-developer of the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota and the upscale, golf-centered Concession community in Manatee County is proposing a $200 million collection of upscale condominiums, retail and entertainment space and offices on a 31-acre tract near Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2015
Ritz developer proposes $200 million complex near Sarasota Square

Naples-based Apogee Realty Advisors LLC plan to construct 203 residences, along with 178,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, and 60,000 square feet of offices on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pastor Craig King and Ed Coil, Discipleship Lead Coach, prepare Caroline and Parker Thurman to be baptized, Sunday, July 30.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Campus Beach Day

Bayside Community Church held Campus Beach Day from 2 to 5 pm, Sunday, July 30, out at the Siesta Key Pavilion. The event included a BBQ, singing and the baptism of a dozen people.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Worship Services

Find out local worship service schedules.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • April 9, 2013
Jeremy Xido DEATH METAL ANGOLA Director Video Interview

Jeremy Xido DEATH METAL ANGOLA Director Video Interview

  • Arts + Culture
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding and heavy winds to the Key in 2012.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 19, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a disaster preparedness seminar from 3 to 6:30 p.m. June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unicorp National Developments Inc. wants to build a $2 million, 3,000-square-foot modular sales office on the 17.6-acre site.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 4, 2019
Longboat leaders approve rule change allowing sales office

Sales center could be up and running by year end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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