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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 16, 2014
Real estate: Top local Realtors listed by sales volume

The Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service reveals the top 25 ranked Realtors in both counties in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Smith helped lift the ballet's spirits during the early years of Iain Webb as director.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 7, 2015
Jeanne Beates Smith, former managing director of the Sarasota Ballet, dies

Smith, age 54, was a positive force of energy in the Sarasota community and made an impact during the early years of Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri's tenure at the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Owner Michele Knuese said some of Florida Vacation Connections clients have been with them for more than 20 years.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 11, 2018
To another 24 and more

Florida Vacation Connection has been a Longboat Key business for 24 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2012
News Briefs

MW Development continues to pitch plan; Key Club oral arguments scheduled; Blogger arrested for trespassing at Key Club; New smartphone app tracks area attractions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 18

Another glorious sunset on Longboat Key, captured by Elizabeth Yerkes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city and the Downtown Improvement District hope to create a curbless, brick-paved streetscape along Lemon Avenue, but detailed plans on a potential project are still to come.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
City coordinates potential Lemon Avenue improvements

Downtown leaders hope to see an extension of the brick-paved Lemon Avenue mall, but the timing of the project may prove challenging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High junior Drew Clark set new national records in both the 1,650-yard freestyle and the 800 freestyle relay. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2015
National record

Drew Clark won two individual events and a relay to help lead the Sharks to a first-place finish at the 2015 YMCA Short Course National Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Four-year-old Madison Straw rushes for eggs at the 2018 EGGstravaganza.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2019
Calendar

Spring 2019

  • LWR Life
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Summer at the circus

The Circus Arts Conservatory’s camps fuel a love of performing for kids from 5-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Summer Cardwell scored 140 points to win the high-point award for the girls 8 and under division at the TBAY Invitational June 29 and June 30, in Lakeland.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 24, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Summer Cardwell

Eight-year-old Summer Cardwell scored 140 points to win the high-point award for the girls 8 and under division at the TBAY Invitational June 29 and June 30, in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents living near Selby Gardens have begun posting yard signs showcasing their opposition to proposed renovations.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2019
Residents show split on Selby Gardens plans

Although many living around the botanical garden remain active opponents of a proposed campus renovation, some residents are more open to the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jason Morales and Sammy Stoltz, two of the leaders attempting to get lacrosse into Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2017
MC-Lax to host silent auction fundraiser

The money will go toward Lakewood Ranch High's potential lacrosse programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Angus Rogers, CEO, Floridays Development Co.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
Attorney warns of legal points on hotel projects

The city of Sarasota's attorney says he believes both downtown hotel proposals could violate a state constitutional provision.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 5, 2019
Lord's Warehouse models reusable fashions

The sold-out event brought 200 people to Longboat Island Chapel on March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 28, 2014
Town hires new Building Official

Palmetto native will begin work on Longboat Key Aug. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"You improvise with what you have, and that leads to all kinds of different things. If I had a different studio, I'm sure I'd do different kinds of work. There's a seasonal nature to this workspace. Its thumbprint is absolutely present my work."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 17, 2016
Studio Space: David Steiner

Constantly changing artistic styles, Steiner has made unpredictability his trademark.

  • Arts + Culture
Built in 1894, the Smith house blends the old with the new: vernacular farmhouse architecture with a stylish modern overlay.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 12, 2014
Home of the Month: The House on the Hill

Frank and Anne Folsom Smith have created an iconic Sarasota lifestyle in one of the oldest homes in town.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 11, 2018
North Washington Drive home sells for $1.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Are you concerned about the healthiness of your child's lunches served at school? The Manatee County School District is taking a closer look at its nutrition policy tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 25, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses nutrition

At its Aug. 25 meeting, Manatee County School Board members will vet ideas on amending the Manatee County School District's nutrition policy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2013
BID, DID move toward restaurant restrictions

On St. Armands Circle and in downtown Sarasota, some fear the growing presence of restaurants will harm the vibrancy of the districts. The BID and DID want the city to take action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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