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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2009
Ranch officials: real estate market is recovering

According to a press release issued today, the East County community enjoyed strong numbers in the first quarter of 2009 and is projecting a 35% increase in closings in its second quarter.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre Improv Troupe. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 12, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: FST Improv

Florida Studio Theatre kicked off its summer season last Saturday with what is forecast to be two scorching months of sizzling silliness.

  • Arts + Culture
The new store will go in the space formerly occupied by Random.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2013
Main Street welcomes new tenant

Shirts and Stones will open this week on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Keely Carney |
  • April 10, 2012
Richard Pizzuto: Hair Genius, Keely Shut-er Up-er

Richard Pizzuto: Hair Genius, Keely Shut-er Up-er

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Historical Society gets a new logo

Here's one for the history books: The Longboat Key Historical Society has a new logo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
University Place leaders say Pond 14 seems to be losing water faster than other ponds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
University Place residents worried for water

Drought, pump failure create challenge for irrigation pond.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Johnson stars in the Sarasota Opera's production of "The Crucible."
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 5, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Operatic Preview

One of the most exciting events to look forward to in 2011 is the Sarasota Opera's production of "The Crucible."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2015
Our view: How codes hurt the poor

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent much of the past two decades here buying and refurbishing old apartments and hotels in the city to fill a big vacuum - affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The opening reception March 15 featured live music and appetizers. Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Scene & Heard

'Column' as you see them; Aubrey Plaza is no laughing matter; What's red, green and white all over?; Patron Saints

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Chaloupka purchased Rosa Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard in July.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 16, 2015
Fiorelli family friend buys East County winery

Dave Chaloupka plans to revitalize Rosa Fiorelli's Winery & Vineyard, with new name, wine and services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Mary-Elizabeth 'Betty' McCoun Monroe

Mary-Elizabeth "Betty" McCoun Monroe, 85, of Plymouth Harbor, died Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colin and Siobhan Boyle, with the help of volunteer Rob Wenzel,  take home a turkey and meal.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 20, 2013
Girls Inc. donates turkey dinners to families

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County families took home a turkey for their Christmas dinner and new shoes Thursday, Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 8,000-square-foot facility includes a covered bay area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2014
Lakewood Ranch supervisors approve new revenue source

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Supervisors authorized the signing of a lease for its landscaping contractor to rent space in Town Hall's new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
(Courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department) A single-vehicle crash resulted in three deaths this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2016
UPDATE: University Parkway reopens after fatal crash

A single-vehicle crash resulted in three fatalities this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Jack Dowd-designed sculpture, called “Royal St. Andrews — Father of Golf (The Duffer),” overlooks the fountain at Links Plaza.  Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2015
City restores Links Plaza statue, removes trees downtown

Two weekends ago city staff discovered a missing element at Links Plaza: a 600-pound bronze statue. Where did it go?

  • Sarasota
  • News
John McDonald, Diana Han, Elizabeth Fox and Josh Newton placed first out of 21 competitors. Courtesy photo by Gary Krueger, Disney.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 3, 2015
Ringling College team places first in Disney competition

Four Ringling College of Art and Design students designed innovative transportation infrastructure to win the 24th Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A pedestrian overpass that would provide access to the Sarasota bayfront from Main Street is part of the 1959 concept originally proposed.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2011
Gil Waters and Brent Parker offer their pedestrian overpass and Main Street vision

Gil Waters and Brent Parker are proposing a plan that would create a pedestrian-friendly Main Street and a pedestrian overpass to Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Capt. Drew Peterson with his brother, Nolan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Family reunion

Sarasota Observer news editor and native Sarasotan Nolan Peterson was reunited with his brother Air Force Capt. Drew Peterson Dec. 1, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chamber President Gail Loefgren, pictured here at The Great Wall of China, went on the trip last year. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 3, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce books trip to China

For $2,099 chamber members can explore China on a nine-day excursion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bryan McManis
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch C.C. names new director of golf

Bryan McManis took over as the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new director of golf April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
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