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The Lakewood Ranch Commerce Park continues to expand. Developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch wants to intensify light industrial uses to create more jobs near homes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
SMR expands light industrial plan

Developer hopes to add 700,000 square feet of industrial space to its commerce park.

  • East County
  • News
Following brunch guests can catch the final concert of the Spring Music Series, performed by Yesterdayze.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 9, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy the gardens with loved ones before sitting down for brunch catered by Michael's On East Sunday, May 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Danny Walker shot seven under par during the LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round, but missed the cut.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2019
McNealy, Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round

Maverick McNealy and J.T. Griffin still lead after LECOM Suncoast Classic's second round. Lakewood Ranch High grad Danny Walker made a surge, but fell short of the cut.

  • East County
  • Sports
Norman Love's artistry will be on display when his Chocolate Salon opens in the UTC area early in 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Norman Love makes sweet debut in Sarasota

Renowned chocolatier brings Norman Love Confections to UTC area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2010
Plaza owner awaits closing

After more than a decade on Longboat Key, Andrew Hlywa is eager to say goodbye to Whitney Beach Plaza and the island itself.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 26, 2018
'Unsane' is a disappointing borefest that could have been a decent thriller

Not even a unique filming method and a Matt Damon cameo could save Steven Soderbergh's new film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Charlie Ann Syprett's home office has stunning views of Sarasota Bay. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 29, 2014
Local philanthropist's home office embraces pink with a passion

As a city full of self-starters, entrepreneurs, retirees and active volunteers, Sarasota has an abundance of home offices. But the office in Charlie Ann Syprett's home - from its pink walls to its portraits of Elvis - offers a one-of-a-kind place for creativity.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2017
FEMA visits upcoming in Manatee County for damage assistance registration

Representatives will be on hand in eight Manatee County locations in the coming days.

  • East County
  • News
Owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant seek to build a new restaurant that’s similar to The Shore Diner on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2015
Owners seek to Shore up 114 additional restaurant seats

One thing is sure as the new owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab building seek 299 seats: Town Hall better add extra chairs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The annual event is free and open to the public.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2017
Premier Sports Campus set for Labor Day Soccer Tournament

The annual event is free and open to the public.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brett Wessel, 16, and his younger brothers, Luke, 9, and Cade, 12, all began playing ice hockey for the Gulf Coast Flames travel organization during the past two years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Family Affair: Brothers travel to play hockey

East County brothers Brett, Cade and Luke Wessel play travel hockey for the Gulf Coast Flames at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
Kid comedians take a crack at improv

Florida Studio Theatre's Kids Komedy Club builds confidence and comedic timing in its students.

  • Arts + Culture
The new school building will house 34 classrooms and an IT room on each of its three floors.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 17, 2011
SSAS students, staff count the days until move-in

In just three weeks, a new three-story classroom building for the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences will open.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steele Jackson, 8, said he was already pretty strong. His favorite thing at the Big Truck Day was the fire trucks. "They save lives sometimes," he said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 4, 2015
Sarasota County hosts 19th Annual Big Truck Day EGGstravaganza

Different county and state departments brought big vehicles for kids to explore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2016
Top Story — March: Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 13, 2018
Ashton Elementary fifth-graders re-enact 1992 and 1978 World Series

The fifth-graders took to the baseball fields at Twin Lakes Park on May 11 to recreate the 1992 and 1978 World Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Dec. 9, 1989 3:31 p.m. - 3100 Block of GMD.Suspicious Person. Gone on arrival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ricardo Graziano, Matthew Hart and Kate Honea dive into the colorful costumes in preparation for “John Ringling’s Circus Nutcracker.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 16, 2015
Cracking Open "The Nutcracker"

The Sarasota Ballet infuses its bold reinvention of a holiday classic with the magic of the circus.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 580 Chipping Lane in Country Club Shores recently sold for $2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 11, 2018
Chipping Lane home sells for $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 26-30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Two garages, supporters say, would encourage better Circle traffic flow and draw cars out of residential areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2014
St. Armands stakeholders push for two garages

To address parking issues on St. Armands Circle, some people believe that two garages are better than one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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