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Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of six items to discuss with the Town Commission May 6.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2013
Bullock outlines Colony initiatives

Town staff has been given a list of six directives to follow and prepare for the Town Commission's May 6 regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2009
Art community rallies behind Southern Atelier

An Oct. 5 structure fire caused severe damage to the art studio. Now, studios such as the River Studio in the East County are helping to keep workshops going.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Development advocates lure employers downtown

As Sarasota leaders work to recruit and grow businesses in the region, filling offices downtown could lead to a boost in commercial activity, too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work by Sarasota-based artist Susan Griggs (courtesy)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Craft Festival

Robarts Arena is full of more than 125 craftsmen (and women) Dec. 6 through Dec. 8 for the 4th annual Sarasota Craft Show.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Erik Arroyo presided over the vow renewal with Carol and Peter Ferranti at the February Fresh Friday event. (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 21, 2022
City refreshes monthly Friday street parties

Sarasota OK's events through September after DID agrees to keep paying bulk of cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan and Pam Wood, owners of the new Dickey's Barbecue Pit location, stand in their new restaurant  with their two daughters, Lauren and Kaitlyn. The restaurant will open Thursday, Oct. 20.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 19, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Bradenton

Specials highlight chain's first month of service.

  • East County
  • News
The strict geometry of the home’s façade is enlivened by tropical plants. The home is thought to be the work of Ralph and William Zimmerman, father and son architects of the Sarasota School.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 7, 2017
Checking all the boxes

A Sapphire Shores beauty offers just about everything.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Plastic foam is falling from the The DeSota construction site, neighboring businesses say.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
Construction debris raises concerns downtown

Residents and businesses are complaining about material falling off of another downtown project — a recurring problem the city is pushing to address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2012
BCC work session cancelled

A transportation-related work session for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners scheduled for today has been cancelled.

  • East County
  • News
Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club was built in 1989. (file)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 17, 2022
Sanctuary condo unit sells for $2.7 million

Property within Longboat Key Club is the top seller on Longboat Key for the week of Oct. 3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This Lakehouse Cove at Waterside home at 765 Tailwind Place sold for $1,717,500. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,451 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 17, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 2-6 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Como Circle tops the week's sales at $3.51 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By George Rauch |
  • June 9, 2022
Market Watch: Best of times, worst of times

More than a Dickens novel, it's our economic situation these days.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 25, 2015
OUR VIEW | The ‘taking’ of your property

In Sarasota, often times it doesn’t matter what you own, or what city codes entitle you to do. Complainers trump property rights.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Longboat: top issues to watch in 2014

We compiled a look at some of Longboat Key's most pressing issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2015
Dredge opponents decry seagrass impact

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 has called attention to the potential disruption of up to five acres of seagrass beds as part of the Lido Beach renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jeff Strong puts the finishing touches on his 2010 entry. Photos by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
Planning under way for 2011 Crystal Classic

The organizers have planned several new features for the second master sandsculpting event on Siesta Key, including a special tribute to veterans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue union contract negotiations began Jan. 30. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2015
Firefighters seek to address 'burning issue in room'

Talk of discipline and morale dominated the start of a firefighter contract negotiation session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Workers installed sod April 20 over dirt exposed because of construction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch condo project scrapped?

Is The Lakeshore luxury condo project in Lakewood Ranch on hold or for sale?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 16, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Board members and donors came to get the first look at the new building.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 26, 2018
Asolo Repertory Theatre unveils new Tamiami Trail building

The Herman and Sharon Frankel Asolo Rep Annex Dedication was hosted Oct. 25 at the Asolo Rep Annex.

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