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John Malkovich and Morgan Freeman star in "Red."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 20, 2010
Film Review: 'Red'

Based on a DC Comics miniseries, "Red" starts out with a major bang, and the action never lets up.

  • Arts + Culture
 A condominium in Halcyon Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2020
Siesta Key condo sells for $4.57 million

Residential real estate transactions between Dec. 16-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This aerial of Lakewood Ranch from 1998 shows a young community on the verge of a boom.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Ranch Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the first home sold. Visionaries Mary Fran Carroll and John Clarke were largely responsible shaping the Lakewood Ranch residents know today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
MARKET WATCH | What fuels the current economy?

There is little to say that is bad about the existing economy, short term, but many potential problems exist long term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy CEO and co-founder Dan Kennedy will take an extended leave from the school beginning July 1.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2014
SMA co-founder to take leave

Dan Kennedy, CEO and co-founder of Sarasota Military Academy, will become an inactive employee next month, per an agreement with the school's board of directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Savage, Debbie Haber, Michael Taylor and Carol Camiener
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Lino Tagliapietra Exhibit

World-renowned Italian glass master and artist opened his new exhibit at the Basch Gallery at the Ringling College of Art & Design

  • Arts + Culture
Wendy McGinnis, formerly of the Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 18, 2016
Short-time Longboat Key police officer made big-time impact

Police Chief Pete Cumming: Creative ideas helped define unique contributions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Megan Lowndes and Poe will be visiting the pet food stores for the next two weeks.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 3, 2018
Dog lovers unite for drive in Lakewood Ranch

Dog-friendly businesses join forces to help the Little Feet, Big Heart Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Julio Gonzalez
  • By Kelly Carson |
  • August 3, 2018
U.S. House District 17 Julio Gonzalez

Gonzalez is running in the GOP primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2016
Seaplace celebrates Mardi Gras

Seaplace kept the Fat Tuesday celebrations going a week later at its Mardi Gras party Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A new Sarasota Staples store is expected to open within the next two weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 14, 2012
New Sarasota Staples accepting applications

A new Staples at the corner of Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 is currently training employees and accepting applications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trash collection in the city and county will be pushed back a day following the Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 holidays.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 21, 2014
Closures scheduled for Christmas, New Year's

In Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota, a variety of closures are planned during the next 10 days in observance of the upcoming holidays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff recently revamped storefronts on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff is considering an upscale gun range or gun shop near the successful White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Carolyn Mason cuts the ribbon to open the new Gulf Gate Library.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Library Opening

Members of the community celebrated the opening of the Gulf Gate Public Library by checking out books and the brand-new facilities on Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A seating area between Publix and CVS offers a shaded spot to enjoy the new shopping center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Dec. 13, Publix: Be there with bells on

The new 49,000-square-foot store will open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Howard Davis and other stakeholders hope broad community buy-in will lead to significant civic improvements in the Rosemary District during the next several years.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Public feedback guides Rosemary District planning effort

A new survey examines public perception of the Rosemary District. Now, stakeholders want to use that information to improve the future of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Shore restaurant remains largely unfinished after months of construction and permitting delays.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 18, 2017
The Shore on Longboat gets approval to resume construction

After months of delays, the Longboat restaurant is hoping for an opening by early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter said the organization plans to launch an e-commerce website for bridal gowns it has in stock.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
Cancer Community acquires national non-profit

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast acquired Brides Against Breast Cancer, known for its Nationwide Tour of Gowns bridal shows.

  • East County
  • News
Cecily and Larry Lancit are expanding Paradise Coast TV to hotels in Sarasota. (Photo by Ed Clement)
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 9, 2014
A Wider Lens

Paradise Coast TV is expanding its hotel-room programming to visitors in Sarasota by building on its success in the Naples area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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