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Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant announced its closure Wednesday via signs on the doors Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant sold

New owners Mark Caragiulo and Tom Leonard have plans for a new Longboat Key restaurant similar to Shore on St. Armands Circle. The restaurant will stay closed for 10 months to a year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arnold Ray Davis
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Arnold Ray Davis

Arnold Ray Davis, 82, passed away on February 27, 2019. He was born August 15, 1936, in Alvy, West Virginia to the late Paul and Arlie (Cain) Davis

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Emcee Lily with President and CEO Bill Sadlo and Emcee Jakobi
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 3, 2018
Boys and Girls Clubs supporters enjoy night in the wild west

The annual Steak & Burger fundraiser was held Feb. 2 at Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

  • Black Tie
The home at 1775 Cherokee Lane was built in 2018 with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,793 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2020
Cherokee Park properties sell for $4.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2017
COPS CORNER: Sarasota 2.23.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 12, 2012
Music Review: Curtis in Sarasota

It still amazes me that a lot of people don't know about the Curtis Institute of Music. In musical spheres, it's more illustrious than Juilliard because it takes only the top of the crème-de-la-crème of young musicians and they're all on scholarship!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 7, 2010
A Q&A with Jose Manuel Carreo

Ballet dancer Jose Manuel Carreño talks about his friendship with retired Sarasota Ballet Director Robert de Warren, the value of stage training and the launch of his new Sarasota dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. The SMA Raiders female team tied for first place at this year’s district meet, while the male team finished third.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2013
Ultimate Challenge

The Sarasota Military Academy male and female Raiders teams will compete in the Gulf Coast All-Star Raider Challenge Dec. 14, at Braden River High.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 11, 2012
Dec. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota names downtown economic steward; Proposed entertainment district discussed; Whitney Beach Plaza renovations begin and more!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Among the projects facing taxpayers is $250 million, probably more, to build one or two performing arts centers on The Bay site, while preserving the existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which will need refurbishing.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2018
Vote of no confidence

Given their history, it’s difficult to think Sarasotacommissioners can make the right decisions on the bayfront. They should charge The Bay’s board to present a plan to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Casey Wingate is crowned as the Florida Cattlemen's Association State Sweetheart. Photo by Ron O'Connor
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2019
Myakka City 'Sweetheart' primed for beefy role

Casey Wingate begins her term as the Florida Cattlemen's Association State Sweetheart.

  • East County
  • News
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 Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
Save Our Seabirds fundraiser doubles as birthday celebration

Save Our Seabirds supporter Sara Sinaiko hosted the event as a birthday fundraiser July 25 at Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cops Corner reports from the Sheriff's Office.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Aggressive arm chops visitor in Lakewood Ranch

Cops Corner: Interesting police reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Everyone needs a little support now and then. In the Sarasota region, groups abound to help people deal with life-changing events that alter their reality.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2018
Help is available

Support groups in our region

  • Health
"The Long Dumb Road" mines comedic moments from a familiar formula.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
'The Long Dumb Road' mines comedic moments from a familiar formula

The film's central relationship saves an otherwise tired script.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The new restaurant in Siesta Key Village will combine 230 and 240 Avenida Madera, which contractors are currently gutting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2012
Work starts on new Village restaurant

A contractor is gutting the interior of the former Total Tennis to make way for Eat Here.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Artist HC Morgan talks with Diana Butler at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 25, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.25.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 1, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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