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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Michael's Wine Cellar expansion a work in progress

The latest from Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini is that construction is under way in their recently-leased space adjacent to Michael's Wine Cellar, formerly occupied by the Sassy Hair Salon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney seniors Matt Garcia, Reagan Griffith and Taylor Garris all signed scholarships Nov. 11.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 19, 2015
Area athletes ink college choices

Thirteen local athletes signed national letters-of-intent Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The school district is predicting 938 new students next year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
School Board predicts increase in teacher vacancies for the fall

The school board is considering a status-quo budget for 2015-2016 to allow a focus on staffing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • April 22, 2020
We did it again: spent, spent, spent

We wasted a 10-year economic boom and didn’t save. Now we are really going to pay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Medical Director Steven Newman says “working together with guys he’s helped train to resuscitate a life” is the best part of his job.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2013
License to mend

Longboat Key Medical Director Steven Newman's healing touch has a far reach: His license reaches up to 60,000 patients annually through more than 600 first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River defensive end Taylor Upshaw and the rest of the Pirates defensive line will have to fix some problems.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2016
Braden River defensive line stays confident after Venice letdown

Pirates need win over Palmetto to enhance playoff hopes.

  • East County
  • Sports
City staff will recommend approval of a change to allow on-site payments at Ted Sperling Park for water vessel rentals and tours.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
Lido kayak operators support rule change

The public largely endorsed a proposal to allow commercial operators to accept payments at Ted Sperling Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County stormwater staff works on a project along a Gulf Gate street Jan. 30. The county oversees the city’s stormwater system, but both governments are taking steps to address the topic, guided in part by resident input.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 31, 2019
County, city discuss stormwater management

Across Sarasota, neighborhoods deal with street flooding during heavy rainfalls — an issue that would require an infusion of cash to address, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longbeach Village resident Pete Rowan snapped this photo of damage to a new home build on Hibiscus Way. Crews had already made repairs by Monday afternoon.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 17, 2022
New home project already repaired after damage from Sunday's high winds

A Longboat home build had part of its framing collapse after storms and high winds on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Medieval Fair President Jeremy Croteau (right) discusses some features of the Medieval Fair site in Myakka City with Manatee County Deputy Administrator Charlie Bishop Friday.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 29, 2021
Manatee County inspects Sarasota Medieval Fair site in Myakka City with decision on the festival's special permit looming

Manatee County officials tour the site of the upcoming Sarasota Medieval Fair before deciding whether to issue a special permit for the festival.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 22, 2012
Cemeterror mixes Halloween scares and community service

Cemeterror mixes Halloween scares and community service

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Columbia Restaurant's outdoor dining area sits empty after the restaurant announced it would close indefinitely.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 25, 2020
From takeout to layoffs to closures, Longboat restaurants adjust to pandemic

Florida's decision to close restaurants' dine-in areas indefinitely means uncertainty going forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners suggested consulting a design firm or holding a public contest to identify possibilities for a new logo. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2021
City considers new look for logo, seal

The City Commission directed staff to explore the possibility of updating key imagery, though not everyone’s in favor of change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 17, 2013
Restrictions will rock the boat

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a revised ordinance that Longbeach Village residents oppose.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" rehearses at the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
The Players produces spooky 'Sleepy Hollow' production for the whole family

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ will become the first outdoor theater experience offered in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Eventful summer

This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deidra Grace and Sammy Blue perform during Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Spunk." Photo by Don Daly Photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 20, 2015
Theater Review: 'Spunk'

‘Spunk’ cries the blues in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Two new deputies would be added to patrol Siesta Key under the sheriff's plan.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 20, 2021
Sheriff's office to add 14 new deputy positions

Two of the positions will be allotted for additional patrol of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Olivia Yagy, Tyler Blair, Jake Pearlman, Shawn Genther, Joshua Little and Brandon Follis, of ManaSota Films, are creating a single-shot film.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2016
Lights, Camera Collaboration

Area filmmakers pool their talents to learn and improve their craft.

  • Arts + Culture
Pre-kindergartners Teddy Page, Morgan Drackett and Elise Serrano write letters and draw pictures. More children will have access to early education at the new Primrose School. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
Primrose Schools to expand in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose Schools to expand in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
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