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John and Ida Chidsey, snowbirds who lived in Sarasota in the 1930s and ‘40s, donated $25,000 to the city to open its first public library building.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Historical Commission strives to expand in historic library building

After Visit Sarasota County moves out of Chidsey Library, county historical resources wants to take its former space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
ladonabox
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 4, 2015
TWIS Asks: La Dona Donuts

TWIS Asks: La Dona Donuts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Indigo's Clay and Ann Shimeall said Wine Walk Wednesday made for a perfect date night.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 27, 2018
Vintage walk on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

The first Walk Walk Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch offered more than 20 wines for tasting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Interested individuals should submit photos by Sept. 30 of the letters U, T and C for a chance to win shopping sprees and other prizes.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 26, 2014
UTC photo contest deadline approaches

All submissions to the "Show Off Your UTC" photo contest are due by Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2013
Court upholds Walmart denial

Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Carlton Bonner denied a legal challenge filed by the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although some commercial centers such as the Town & Country Plaza on Beneva Road are attracting new tenants, the county and the city are both interested in facilitating opportunities for more significant mixed-use redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
County, city envision new life for shopping center sites

From malls to strip plazas, Sarasota officials are interested in redeveloping commercial complexes as mixed-use hubs with affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The firm running the concessions at Siesta Key Public Beach ran into permitting problems with the county, leading it to win an agreement that it can install movable kiosks. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Kiosks coming to the beach concession area

The new Siesta beach concessionaire soon will be installing movable kiosks and getting a break on its payments to the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Customers sit outside Pastry Art Bakery Cafe on Monday afternoon, the first day outdoor dining was allowed following a statewide stay-at-home order associated with COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2020
Reopening begins in Sarasota

The public can resume some activity that had been restricted to limit the spread of COVID-19, including outdoor dining and parking at county beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
St. Armands leaders expand bathroom wish list

As the city works on addressing a long-standing need for public restrooms on St. Armands Circle, businesses want to add even more facilities to the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Paul Goodwin spied this coyote visiting the preserve on Beechmont Terrace. "After taking a rest, he sniffed around and then walked into the preserve," Goodwin says.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Creature Feature

Lakewood Ranch resident Paul Goodwin spied this coyote visiting the preserve on Beechmont Terrace.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ayla Balfour, 2, and Ariana Iannello, 1
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 13, 2016
Little mermaids make splash

Cousins Ayla Blair Balfour, 2, and Ariana Caroline Iannello, 1, visited Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
TBI bag ladies show their stuff

The women of the Judaica Gift Shop at Temple Beth Israel have started calling themselves 'The Bag Ladies,' because they now carry designer handbags.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sirius Day Spa manager Jenn Devine took her time touching up Lindsey Golonka 's hair.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 19, 2020
The Mane Event

Professional hair care can't come soon enough after weeks of lock down.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos courtesy of Mindy Towns/Mindytownsphotography.com. Debbie Coy keeps the crowd entertained with endless enthusiasm.
  • By Mindy Towns |
  • November 13, 2013
Residents celebrate Nordstrom opening

About 600 people flocked to the Shoppes at University Town Center Shopping Center Nov. 7 for the much-anticipated opening of Nordstrom Rack.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 11, 2020
Crafts for a cause at east Bradenton holiday showcase

East Bradenton church hosts craft show for special-needs prom

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2009
Ranch fund starts 'Pay it Forward' program

The new giving program will allow East County residents to donate to the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund when they pay their bills at select restaurants and retailers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Flames ranked No. 1

The Gulf Coast Flames Bantam AA team, which trains at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, is currently ranked No. 1 in the United States, according to myhockeyrankings.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2011
Business Observer

Rusty Chinnis Contractor unveils redesigned website; Kohlenberger opens health-coach practice; Beach Fitness Center will be open 24 hours a day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Costco Wholesale opens for business in Bradenton

Costco Wholesale opens for business in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
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