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Ken Newmark, The Paradise Center executive director, Suzy Brenner, Alan Sprintz Carol Peschel, Dick Pelton and Barbara Koestier
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 23, 2017
Aging in Paradise rolls out new name

In addition to a new name, the center is also merging with the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living and searching for a new home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Board Chairman David Fink believe the organization's new mission statement and tagline better define the organization and its goals.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance membership shows uptick

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance also has a new mission statement.

  • East County
  • News
Abigail Oakes plans to always stay involved in community service in some capacity. Courtesy photo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 22, 2013
New College student keeps her eyes on philanthropy

Abigail Oakes is a busy college student with a drive and passion for community service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brian Gosling with Natural Design Landscaping uses a boxer to easily take out plants to make way for new landscaping.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 4, 2023
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch to undergo a makeover

New paint and landscaping will give Main Street a fresh look.

  • East County
  • News
Observer recommends: Manatee
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 24, 2024
Observer recommends: Manatee

Recommendations for the Manatee County Commission, School Board, Supervisor of Elections and Property Appraiser races.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 11, 2009
Garden Club awards $2,000 for python eradication

The grant will fund training for Sarasota County employees and New College environmental students.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Halfway home

SYC celebrates midpoint of new clubhouse facility

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Longboat Key Garden Club takes in new sights

Longboat Key Garden Club takes in new sights

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Pyle and Bill Robinson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Nearly 3,000 men, women and children attended the ninth annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 21. The four-mile course took runners and walkers over the scenic John Ringling Bridge twice and benefited the Sarasota YMCA's healthy families programs. 38-year-old Andrew Letherby was the male overall winner with a time of 20 minutes and 50 seconds. 16-year old Olivia Ortiz, of Bradenton, was the female overall winner with a time of 22 minutes and 40 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Reina Berman and Mary Brugger browse T-shirts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
Turtle Watch debuts colorful choices

The 2011 Longboat Key Turtle Watch T-shirts went on sale Jan. 1 at the Whitney Beach Antique and Art Fair. New this year are tank tops in shades of yellow and green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Congressman Vern Buchanan
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 10, 2011
Buchanan to host open house today at new district office

Congressman Vern Buchanan invites the public to attend an open house at his new Sarasota District Office.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
SWAT welcomes new members

Successful Women Aligning Together (SWAT) Networking recently welcomed new and returning members during a special lunchtime meeting at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 2, 2020
Flora's flowers

One of St. Armands' statues is sporting a new hat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seaward Development's David Hargreaves and Patrick DiPinto
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 6, 2018
EPOCH Sarasota launches into the future

The new luxury condos launch event was on Dec. 5

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 10, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota welcomes potential new members

JLS held its July Meet and Greet on July 10 at Libby's Cafe & Bar.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 13, 2015
Longboat Key Education Center jazz concert

The smooth sounds of jazz filled the Centre Shops at the Longboat Key Education Center’s live New Orleans jazz concert on March 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ringling College of Art and Design sophomore Casey Nelson said he hopes the new film complex will draw actor/director Ben Stiller for a production.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 22, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling students share excitement over expansion

Ringling College of Art and Design recently announced plans for a new 30,000-square-foot film complex. Current film students couldn't be more excited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 18, 2021
Selby Gardens hosts Cocktails at the Cottage at Historic Spanish Point

The new event series started on Nov. 17.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
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