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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 22, 2012
Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

Chef Darwin: Inspired by Life

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jeffrey Kahane says pianos are complicated, delicate machines with a couple thousand moving parts inside. He adds that great pianos are like high-quality sports cars because everything has to work perfectly. Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra pianist takes a grand test drive

The orchestra went to great lengths — flying Jonathan Spivey to Los Angeles — on its quest for a new concert piano for Holley Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Janet Hamel Solomon has welcomed more than 12,000 guests aboard her boat, Key Breeze.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green finalist: Key Sailing

Key Sailing was named a Think Green finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala has been postponed to September 4. Photo courtesy The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2020
Dick Vitale Gala postponed to September

The move was made in response to COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
  • Sports
Spanish Main consists of 212 villas.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 18, 2018
Longboat community's long-term vision meshes with new zoning proposals

Spanish Main residents encouraged their long-term redevelopment plans mesh with new town zoning proposals

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller crossed the finish line in 15 minutes, 48.30 seconds to win the North Port XC Invitational Sept. 20. File Photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2014
Stepping into his own

Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller won his second consecutive cross-country meet of the season Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 16509 Baycross Drive recently sold for $3.16 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 25, 2018
Lake Club home tops sales at $3.16 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 6-13.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 20, 2019
Feast fitfully this Thanksgiving with tips from local chefs

Looking to host a standout Thanksgiving? Area chefs give their advice on how to make a wow-worthy meal.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Cameras produce major hits for police

The license-camera system has flagged approximately 5,000 vehicles since it went live in August, meaning police must often prioritize what vehicles to stop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2021, Panther Ridge residents Eamonn Barr, Samuel Barr, 15, Olga Zarlenga, Alice Barr, 12, Olga Ways, Danielle Lennon and Joseph Zarlenga opposed an amendment that would allow development of a 17-acre site near The Concession entrance.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 2, 2021
Panther Ridge residents continue to fight development project

Commission will decide whether to allow Concession Land Development to change its development plan to build 15 units on 17 acres.

  • East County
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 7, 2016
SKVA bids members a final farewell

The Siesta Key Village Association held their final meeting Wednesday night.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
Braden River football falls 24-21 to Venice High

The Pirates held a late lead, but they couldn't hang onto it

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  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
City attorney sides with residents on complaints

Instead of approving a traffic study for a new development at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue, the city mandated the consultant provide options to mitigate traffic in the area.

  • Sarasota
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The Florida Department of Transportation will fund an improvement project at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 2, 2020
Roundabout could be added on Siesta Key

County officials are looking at options for improvements to the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The concept includes a mixed-use complex including public parking, a gourmet market, a boutique hotel and town homes.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2021
Concept floated for St. Armands hotel

A developer wants the city to consider turning a St. Armands parking lot into a mixed-use hub anchored by a hotel. Could that one day become reality?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's June and Stan Schuer have enjoyed life despite June's battle with Parkinson's disease. "We really do," Stan said.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Parkinson's disease can't rob Lakewood Ranch woman of her good days

Huge Parkinson's disease expo coming to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
ODA senior Tristan McWilliam stands atop the podium after his 1,600 meter run in the Class 1A championships. McWilliam won the race in 4:17.97.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2022
ODA senior earns gold in the Class 1A boys 1,600-meter run at state championships

Distance runner Tristan McWilliam wins the area's only state track gold medal; Lakewood Ranch High's Grace Marston earns silver.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2020
East County weather page photo: July 9

Lisa Deutsch captured this mother limpkin taking her babies out for a swim on Lake Uihlein.

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  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 25, 2022
Cops Corner: When dogs attack…

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Johnson & Son, Inc. crews are set to begin the move of the smaller cottage around 6 a.m. Wednesday. The cottage will move to the Town Center site.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 12, 2021
Historic cottage set to move through Longboat Key on Wednesday

Crews are set to begin the move of the smaller cottage around 6 a.m. Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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