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  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 25, 2013
New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Rober Gault |
  • June 19, 2013
My View: We have four branches of government

The Founding Fathers of the United States of America created three equal branches of the government (that's government with a lowercase 'g') - the executive, legislative and judicial branches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Detwiler's Farm Market offers a variety of produce, including options, such as dragon fruit, not available at other grocery stores.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2014
Detwiler's to expand to East County

The local market will occupy the former Sweetbay grocery space at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 4, 2014
TWIS Asks: Jennifer Matteo, of The Devyn

TWIS Asks: Jennifer Matteo, of The Devyn

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Holland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Business Briefs

Mike Holland joins Berkshire Hathaway; Parishioner named Member of the Year; Salvation Army Advisory Board installs new officers; Stowe joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; PrimeLending adds downtown location; First Federal Bank welcomes Mark Rosenthal

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It seemed to be an instant connection," Jessica Cohen says of Sarasota Ballet. "The moment I got here, I felt completely at home and so welcomed … It just felt really right."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 18, 2013
Cohen steps into the center ring

New Sarasota Ballet dancer Jessica Cohen left her hometown San Francisco to run away with the circus.

  • Arts + Culture
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Chairwoman Joyce Sandy signs a settlement agreement with Stoneybrook Investors May 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2013
Year in Review: May 2013, Stoneybrook, CDD settle lawsuit

Stoneybrook Investors and the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District ended a longstanding legal battle last week.

  • East County
  • News
Tasked with charting growth for Manatee County, John Osborne, an East County resident who developed the How Will We Grow plan over two years, believes opportunity for efficiencies should drive growth.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: How we will grow

Manatee County leaders are setting a new vision for growth.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota resident Jason Collins started coaching when he was 15 years old after spending six years as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2014
Noise changes stir up feedback

Commissioners will soon hear a proposal to revise the city's noise ordinance. The changes are already drawing residents' ire.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Harriet Sokmensuer D.K. Morton spent 13 years traveling around the world, and says moving back to Sarasota in 1983 was the best decision he ever made. This year, Morton celebrates 30 years working at Morton’s Gourmet Market.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 21, 2013
Gourmet Guru

After 30 years of working at Morton's Gourmet Market, D.K. Morton can truly say there's no place like home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erika Quartermaine, 35, of Sarasota, has been an assistant state attorney in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court since 2009.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
Sarasota native steps into county court

Gov. Rick Scott recently appointed Sarasota native and Pine View High School graduate Erika Quartermaine to serve as a judge on the Sarasota County Court.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Although The Bay Park Conservancy has already obtained site plan approval for the first 10-acre phase of the project, the private organization hopes to streamline the city’s review of future phases. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The largest of the three parcels, which fronts Ringling Boulevard, covers about 2.8 acres and is split zoned by the city of Sarasota for downtown core and downtown edge.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2021
Sarasota County finalizes deal to sell, lease back downtown administration building

County leaders will remain at the headquarters built in 1973 for about four years while plans move forward for Cattlemen Road complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bobby Jones Golf Club closed to golfers in 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2022
Advisory panel supports Bobby Jones redevelopment plans

City commissioners plan special meeting Monday to consider components of plan to build new golf course, set aside land for nature park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Lakewood Ranch Library features 45,000 items, including books, audiobooks, musical instruments and DVDs.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Library fosters a culture around community

Tiffany Mautino shares why libraries remain relevant — and why they are key in the fight for intellectual freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anu Tali was music director of the Sarasota Orchestra from 2013-2019.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 29, 2019
A look back on six years of growth with Anu Tali

The Sarasota Orchestra music director's final concert with the group is April 9.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2024
School board adopts tentative budget and new millage rates

The board approved the $1.35 billion budget and the property tax rate of 6.131 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dr. Daren Spinelle offers accessible health care for the residents of Longboat Key at the Paradise Center Medical Suite.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 24, 2024
Longboat doctor plans to expand health services at The Paradise Center

Dr. Daren Spinelle hopes to provide accessible educational and medical resources for snowbirds and full-time residents on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Longboat residents share favorite holiday traditions that ring in the spirit
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 18, 2024
Longboat residents share favorite holiday traditions that ring in the spirit

From a decorative palm tree to good luck meals, Longboaters share what makes the holidays unique for them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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