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After the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay in January, a survey of merchants impacted by street closures indicated the event hurt business in downtown Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2016
City reaches agreement on new Thunder by the Bay site

After the motorcycle festival generated complaints from businesses and residents, city officials believe they’ve negotiated a more palatable configuration for the event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County commissioners Betsy Benac and Vanessa Baugh voted against the impact fee increases for developers.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 3, 2015
Manatee County commissioners approve impact fee increase

Developers will pay impact fee increases that will generate approximately 14% more revenue in 2016

  • East County
  • News
Eric Bair and David Chessler were part of an investment group that bought a Sarasota toy company this month.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
PGA golfer Greg Norman buys Sarasota toy company

An investment group led by Sarasota entrepreneurs David Chessler, Eric Baird and retired professional golfer Greg Norman has purchased Laser Pegs Ventures LLC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 23, 2016
Film review: 'The Witch'

'The Witch' offers exquisite horror — without blood and gore.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo of Gloria and Louis Flanzer.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 10, 2015
Flanzer leaves legacy of helping

Dedicated philanthropist Gloria Flanzer strived to always help in community

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ciccio Restaurant Group is also building a Daily Eats and a Fresh Kitchen in St. Petersburg.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2015
New restaurants bound for East County

The Ciccio Restaurant Group is opening a Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen across from the Mall at UTC by the end of 2015.

  • East County
  • News
Architects from Benderson Development and Hilton have worked together to create a new design, pictured here, for the University Town Center Homewood Suites. Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2015
Benderson unveils new hotel plans

The six-floor Homewood Inn and Suites is a deviation from Hilton's prototype.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 31, 2013
Demolition takes parcel to 'Infinity' and beyond

The old Holiday Beach Resort will be torn down this week to make way for new 11-unit Infinity condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 31, 2013
Business Observer 7/31/2013

The Longboat Key Club & Resort received its 30th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lee Fox began treating injured birds in 1987 on a volunteer basis.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 9, 2013
Save Our Seabirds' Lee Fox: 'The board fired me.'

Save Our Seabirds' founder accuses its board of 'hijacking' the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unwind this weekend with Black Tie Untied.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 22, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Children First held its 14th annual Celebration Gala Saturday, April 20, at Michael's On East and the Hermitage Artist Retreat along with the Greenfield Foundation awarded painter Trenton Doyle Hancock with the 2013 Greenfield Prize Sunday, April 21, at The Francis.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber, right, said the group is on the verge of raising $150,000 for a consultant to guide its bayfront vision.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan

The group reimagining the bayfront hosted an informational and fundraising reception for about 50 people Monday at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. Norman and Joan Pritchard. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Christ Church names new pastor

The Rev. Norman Pritchard will lead the nine-year-old congregation after 18 years at a Michigan church. He takes the pulpit Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Elbon joined the town as its code enforcement officer in September. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 1, 2014
Town hires new code enforcement officer

Chris Elbon, 28, is a nine-year Army veteran. He took on the new role in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
News Briefs

World Rowing Championship logo revealed; Road closure extended; Manatee County School District to offer an app

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
News Briefs

Neal Communities plans for new development; More retailers commit to Mall at UTC project; County earns accreditation for emergency management

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board members

After getting a seal of approval from the City Commission in December following some controversy, the nonprofit is seeking input on criteria for its leadership roles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Longboat Lore: Community built bridges during bridge breakdown

When the New Pass Bridge was stuck in semi-open position for two weeks in October 1983, Larry Marthaler arranged for an alternative route.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
JoAnne Hatch Galbraith Bruch
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 12, 2024
JoAnne Hatch Galbraith Bruch

JoAnne Hatch (Galbraith) Bruch, born in New York City Aug. 9, 1935, peacefully departed on June 5, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Sarasota Downtown Christmas Parade is this weekend.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2022
Christmas parade, tree-lighting kick off holiday season

Downtown streets will be closed along the annual Christmas parade route beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. The lighting of the new holiday tree at St. Armands Circle will take place Friday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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