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Town commissioners unanimously appointed S. Jay Plager to become the seventh member of the P&Z Board.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 20, 2020
Newest P&Z Board member has broad experience

The vacancy on the P&Z Board sat vacant since March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mort and Carol Siegler at their 70th anniversary celebration and vow renewal in November 2017.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Mort Siegler remembered for philanthropic spirit

Siegler, a family man and builder driven by details, died Tuesday, June 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty Schoenbaum models in Designing Women Boutique’s “Fashion Week” show Dec. 3, 2006. Photo by Peter Acker
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • August 2, 2018
Big Betty

Betty Schoenbaum, one of Sarasota’s all-time leading ladies, was smart, sassy and unafraid to show a little leg.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Business partners David Benstock, James Brearley and Jose Chichande formulated the idea for Whitney's along with fourth partner Joe Chillura.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 20, 2020
Whitney's opens on Longboat's north end

Restaurant and bodega built and styled with a beachy vibe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Battle made its debut in Sarasota on 2019. This year, battle will be held back-to-back in Venice and Sarasota. (Courtesy photos)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 22, 2020
Art Battle to be waged once more locally — actually, twice more

Speed-painting competitions in Sarasota, Venice this weekend; state finals here in March

  • Arts + Culture
Tara's Marsha Wright gives Petrosino's owner Brenda Edens a big hug for finding her wallet and $15,000 in rings.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 31, 2020
Slice of kindness at Italian deli in Bradenton

Tara women's lost wallet and valuable rings returned by Petrosino's deli owner.

  • East County
  • News
arth Fare’s Steve Schonwetter cooks up Bilinski’s brand no-casing chicken sausage for patrons to taste when the store opened Jan. 27, 2018.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch grocer will close

Earth Fare chain to close all 50 stores, including location in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Although spring break used to bring a great influx in population, local business owners say the key has gotten more popular so population remains steady throughout the spring and into the summer.
  • By Brynn Mechem and David Conway, Observer staff |
  • February 27, 2020
As Siesta notoriety grows, so does 'spring break season'

Business owners say there isn't as noticeable of a difference between spring break and summer population as there was 10 years ago.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nate Howell, Mike Hoffman, Turner Moore and Cameron Williams perform in Grateful Dead-esque band Ship of Fools.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota's Ship of Fools is a tribute to the Dead

The Grateful Dead’s music is an ocean of infinite possibility. Ship of Fools sets sail with every concert.

  • Arts + Culture
Cassandra Sawyer
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 30, 2014
Hot Flash: Where the wild things are - Wild Little Comfies

Cassandra Sawyer saw a need and decided to create a comfortable, yet stylish apparel line for infants.

  • Arts + Culture
On August 30, voters will decide if a referendum for rezoning 2.6 acres of land bordering Gulf of Mexico Drive will pass.
  • By Michael Drake |
  • August 3, 2016
MY VIEW : ‘No’ on Floridays let’s us rethink what’s best

If you read the town’s tourism ordinance and mission statement, you would see the Floridays hotel would not measure up to expectations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 23, 2016
Theater review: 'The Tragedy of Hamlet'

Asolo Conservatory students get to the heart of “Hamlet” in a touring production for young people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
SUGAR’s founding “super moms” Ali Pereira, Stefanie Guido and Victoria Cobb regularly meet at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to discuss upcoming give-back events.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2018
Sugar Mamas

Three Lakewood Ranch moms turned teachable moments into a nonprofit that provides young do-gooders with volunteer work.

  • LWR Life
Lakewood Ranch's Danny Walker, a member of the Web.com Tour, and LECOM Trustee Tom Wedzik get together at a press conference to announce LECOM as the title sponsor.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 16, 2019
LECOM is fit to a tee in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM believes Suncoast Classic sponsorship in Lakewood Ranch will pay major branding dividends during Web.com Tour.

  • East County
  • News
Brooks Larson started the Sailors'    regional final on the mound.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Senior's timely performances have Sarasota baseball in final four

He's performed well at the plate and on the mound.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brett Mack plays the title role and Ally Farzetta plays multiple roles in Dog Days Theatre’s current production of “Theophilus North." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 15, 2019
Dog Days Theatre’s 'Theophilus North' shines a light on human connections

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's production is a charming adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s novel.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cardinal Mooney junior Ashley "Skye" Ekes (14) finished off the Rams with a kill.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Cardiac cats

Cougars prove their mettle in an epic comeback against Riverview.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 13, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2018-2019 season

The announcement was made at the group’s annual Hush Hush Season Announcement & Cocktail Reception Feb. 12 at Westcoast Black Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
“In Love Walking on Air” is one of two Myrna Morris oil paintings on display featuring African-American subjects. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 16, 2018
'ASALH: Black Muse' exhibit changes the subject

The annual exhibit at Art Center Sarasota showcases African-American artists and artistic subjects.

  • Arts + Culture
The 4.8-acre campus is listed at $2.295 million and includes all buildings, furniture and appliances.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2016
NewGate takes swing at expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Montessori school makes offer on former Center for Building Hope property.

  • East County
  • News
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