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Vern Buchanan spoke to supporters during his watch party Tuesday night at Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Florida. Photo Credit: Harry Sayer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 3, 2020
Buchanan holds off Good for eighth term in U.S. House

Buchanan is set to serve his eighth term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley said she hopes Visit Florida becomes a less politicized entity going forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 25, 2017
Visit Sarasota, Visit Florida maintain partnership

Tourism agencies across the state are breaking ties with Visit Florida — at least temporarily — but Visit Sarasota County isn't troubled by new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 18, 2017
The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Columbia Restaurant Group is paying homage to The Buccaneer Inn, which closed in 2001.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 31

A calendar look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice and on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 17, 2021
Beth Israel Women gather for lunch on Longboat Key

Attendees came together for a homemade lunch and handmade jewelry sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • August 27, 2012
Autopsy of a Deal: Beneva and Fruitville

Autopsy of a Deal: Beneva and Fruitville

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake speaks to the commission about proposed parking changes.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 7, 2014
Commission sides against two-way Linley parking

Commissioners added a new restriction banning parking on one side of Linley Street to a proposed Village parking ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large Seat 2: Tramm Hudson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randal and Ray LaFlamme on his 81st birthday on Sept. 2.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2018
Ray LaFlamme remembered for work ethic and 'family man' personality

The former owner of Tiny's Lounge died Nov. 19 at the age of 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unicorp in March of 2018 gained town approval  to develop a St. Regis branded hotel and condo complex at the 18 acre site at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive, a parcel that has been empty since the last building was demolished in 2019.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 4, 2020
Colony trial averted with deal for 75 units

Unicorp, Adams agree to terms after squabble over confidential settlement's missed original closing date.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County has nine libraries in its system, including the Selby Public Library.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 15, 2012
County libraries seek feedback

Sarasota County is seeking library input in its annual survey through Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
Nolan Middle embarks on new BYOD program

As eighth-grade student Javaire Perry sits in Carrie Rainwater's science class, he pulls out his iPod and begins navigating the screen.

  • East County
  • News
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen breaks ground on Waterside Place in October. Four new tenants were announced this week.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2019
New tenants sign to do business in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

SoFresh, Kilwins, Foundation Coffee Co., The Yoga Shack become first tenants in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place cultural hub in Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Rachel Shelley and Rebecca Abrahamson
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 28, 2019
Booker High raises the curtain for their students

The first ever the Booker High School Visual Performing Arts Fundraiser takes place on March 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris McComas, the owner of MVP Sports and Social, and Mike Tuohy, a head golf professional, look forward to MVP's golf tournament to raise money for the MVP Feel Good Fund.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's MVP Sports and Social creates charity to help strangers

The MVP Feel Good Fund of Lakewood Ranch provides monetary donations to random people to spread kindness.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. Tropical Storm Andrea caused flooding problems in June in neighborhoods like Longbeach Village and Sleepy Lagoon. Rising flood insurance premiums have Longboat Key residents concerned.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Insurance costs

Key residents such as Mayor Jim Brown worry that rising insurance costs will force residents seeking affordable insurance to leave the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 2, 2020
“The Rhythm Section” is a bit flat and a little off-key

Blake Lively's performance rescues film from derivative directing and a convoluted script

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mitsi Corcoran
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Schools leaders consider budget options

Sarasota leaders are looking at the Great Recession as a guide for its budget plans for the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • April 1, 2013
An interview with Maria Yoon, writer, director and producer of "Maria the Korean Bride"

An interview with Maria Yoon, writer, director and producer of "Maria the Korean Bride"

  • Arts + Culture
Unit 1405 at 401 Quay Commons  has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,647 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 22, 2022
Quay property tops sales at $6.1 million

A Quay waterfront condo tops the week's sales at $6.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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