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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 7, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Naked Florist

The Naked Florist is one of the newest shops in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2015
Owner builds support for Ringling Shopping Center rezone

More than two years after the city rejected plans for a Walmart on Ringling Boulevard, momentum is gathering to revitalize the dormant shopping center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2011
Communities battle cement batch plant

Residents of more than 30 communities in the East County area are opposing Tarmac America's application to construct a cement batch plant on 33rd Street East.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 17, 2018
St. Mary rings in holiday cheer

The St. Mary's Women's Guild hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota County School Board sets superintendent timeline

The board plans to have a new superintendent hired by June 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Colony Lender doesn’t plan to play a role in the long-term future of the resort, according to principal David Siegal.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 16, 2014
Colony Lender wins bid

A dollar made all the difference at Monday's auction in Sarasota County Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 11, 2013
My View: 16 names

"A plane flew into the World Trade Center," I overheard someone say.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 26, 2012
G.T. Bray to host flag football leagues

Manatee County Parks and Recreation will host adult 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 flag football leagues this winter at G.T. Bray Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rod Thomson, Editorial Pages Editor
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 31, 2011
My View: Bachmann resonates at local visit

Sitting across the table from Michele Bachman, the first thing you notice is that she is not the wild-eyed nut job that she is portrayed as in the mainstream media.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Wirries. Photo by Bill Booth
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 18, 2016
Music Review: Maria Wirries at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center

Maria Wirries continues to sing beyond her years.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
Sales-tax vote brings ramifications

In part III of our preview series on a June 18 referendum on a half-percent sales tax increase, the East County Observer details how Manatee County would respond if the vote failed to pass.

  • East County
  • News
Metric Engineering's Mike Martin answers questions about the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2015
Public drives enthusiasm for interchange project

FDOT showed off plans for the University Parkway/I-75 interchange at an open-house style meeting Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
One of the contributing factors to the predicted deficit was when Sheriff Tom Knight, citing new legislation, said he would no longer split the cost of school resource officers with the district.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 13, 2018
The path to a budget deficit: Why Sarasota County Schools is short an expected $3.1 million

Thanks to the events of the past eight weeks and changes in school security, Sarasota County Schools predicts a budget shortfall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
8445 Sanderling Road. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 20, 2013
3 Things: On the Beach

The beach hideaway - it's everybody's favorite real-estate fantasy. Long, lazy days, the sound of the waves, good times with family and friends - it's the American Dream, Sarasota-style.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2015
Q&A: Chris and Ethna Lynch

Chris and Ethna Lynch explain how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day like an Irish lad or lass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Bob Calderon flips through his book of memorabilia.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 8, 2017
Manatee County bronze star recipient aims to inspire

Disabled Vietnam vet adds pool champion to his accomplishments

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 29, 2017
Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival closes with Grand Tasting

The 10th annual event was again held at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 12, 2018
'The Party' treats audiences to unexpected twists and turns

This British comedy-drama is surprising, witty and captivating.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 31, 2018
'Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot''s chaotic characters will steal your heart

Phenomenal casting and a perfectly paired score make this Gus Van Sant film an exhilarating tribute to John Callahan.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 28, 2018
Cops Corner: What a tangled web

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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