• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Loren Mayo and Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 5, 2012
Sarasota locals vow new year resolutions

Their 2012 vows include eating at every restaurant downtown, learning to tango, remaining a city 'cheerleader' and maximizing opportunities in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Ranch CDD seeks new security provider

Lakewood Community Development District 1 supervisors will set more specific instructions for their security contractor.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the public filed out of the commission chambers as the County Commission discussed the adoption of a new district map.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Despite public objections, county picks new district map

Moving to redistrict ahead of the 2020 census, the Sarasota County Commission selected a controversial map based on a submission from a former Republican Party chairman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Syreeta Banks plays Sister Margaret Alexander in WBTT's "The Amen Corner." Photo by Vutti Photography
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 6, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'The Amen Corner' tells tragic, vital tale

Director Chuck Smith shares his fresh approach to James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner" with WBTT.

  • Arts + Culture
Emilie Richards grew up in St. Petersburg, lives in Osprey during season and spends her summers in Chautauqua, N.Y. Photo courtesy Galen McGee
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 31, 2019
Osprey author Emilie Richards started writing as a change of course

The writer of the new book 'A Family of Strangers' didn't plan to become an author — but now she can't imagine another life.

  • Arts + Culture
The proposal for 6990 Gulf of Mexico Drive includes tearing down the gas station's canopy, and a new one is planned.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 31, 2018
North end gas station may become restaurant and retail venue

Site plans are still being developed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Players Theatre  Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel prepare to bid the Players Theatre downtown location a bittersweet farewell. Photo by Marty Fugate.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 18, 2016
If These Walls Could Talk: Players leadership reflects on theater history

In May, The Players Theatre announced its plans to relocate from downtown Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch. Backstage at its current location, the walls chronicle its rich history of community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
At 6'5, Chris Loftus says he's the "shrimp" of his cousins, all of whom are 6'8 and taller.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 22, 2015
Conversation with Chris Loftus

​After a career on the soccer field, Chris Loftus traded his cleats for a career in the medical field. He is now the new chief operating officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
Residents are concerned about sound issues stemming from future tenants of the property at 1888 Main St.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
UPDATE: Commission approves World of Beer liquor license

City officials recommended approval of a new liquor license for World of Beer. Residents call the bar a good neighbor. So why are there still questions surrounding the application?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 5, 2017
7 events to look forward to in 2017

The new year offers new features to some old favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key resident and 1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras is pitching plans for a new hotel on the island.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 1, 2016
Is Siesta Key ready for a new hotel?

1-800-ASK-GARY founder Gary Kompothecras is in the initial stages of planning a bonafide hotel on the barrier island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Spanish Main Yacht Club property owners have single-family villas on the ground level of a low-lying elevation area of the Key and want to plan ahead for a redeveloped community. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2015
Spanish Main seeks rebuild options

The 212-unit community isn’t waiting for a storm to strike to determine how it would rebuild.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Forrest Shaw, right, has stayed on at the café to teach new owner Chip Beeman some of the "moving parts" at Pastry Art. Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Pastry Art owner passes the cup

After owning Pastry Art for five years, Forrest Shaw sold the cafe to Chip and Katie Beeman, who own two local eateries, Main Bar, in Sarasota, and Katie's Cafe, in Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mel and Jan Goldsmith
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 18, 2014
Social Studies: Mel and Jan Goldsmith

Mel and Jan Goldsmith have been real estate agents in Sarasota for 17 years, but, before that, they were globetrotting partners in the fashion industry.

  • Arts + Culture
odums
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 11, 2014
TWIS Asks: Brandan Odums, visiting New Orleans street artist

TWIS Asks: Brandan Odums, visiting New Orleans street artist

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy rendering. The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort unveiled renderings for a new $30 million renovation-and-expansion project Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
P&Z recommends Hilton approval

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that could break ground in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 4, 2013
School district to hire 85 teachers

The hiring of 85 additional teachers for this school year is one of many unexpected costs the Manatee County School District added to its budget.

  • East County
  • News
Last year's Grand Tasting
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 13, 2013
Tidbites

Put a fork in it; There's more to Fresh Start than meets the eye; James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour is back; and Quick bites.

  • Arts + Culture
The rear of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stands just feet away from Sarasota Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 2, 2025
Early draft reports suggest the Van Wezel is 'obsolete'

Purple Ribbon Committee members submitting their draft portions of the final report lean toward no reuse of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall if replaced by a new facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Bensel will mark her 18th season as executive director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in the 2025-26 season.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 12, 2025
Study committee leans toward no reuse for Van Wezel

Repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall appearing less of an option as the Purple Ribbon Committee works through a preliminary draft of its report to the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
« 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now