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Bill Speaker, an underwriting executive with East County-based FCCI Insurance Group, is helping the company expand nationwide.  Rod Millington.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 6, 2013
Still going: FCCI

The thrust for growth is energized at one of the region's biggest business insurance underwriters, FCCI. The challenge now is fending off the competition.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Sarah DeHeer. Courtesy of Alton Brown.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 17, 2017
Dinner and a Show: A Conversation with Alton Brown

With his touring live variety show, ‘Eat Your Science,’ the chef and T.V. personality blends his two passions — performance and food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 26, 2015
Theater review: "Freak"

Raw honesty and gutsy insight dominate this Urbanite Theatre production

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hoyt Architects of Sarasota created this rendering of “Town Center Park,” site of the former Amore restaurant near Publix.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 15, 2020
The keys to a town center on Longboat

If Longboat Key commissioners are convinced the town needs a town center, they face two tough decisions: giving subsidies to developers and what to do about density.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Edward Menke will host  a rededication for the bench on May 4.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2019
Eagle Scout mends a bench in McClellan Park

Edward Menke fixed up a bench built in 1997 by a family to honor their matriarch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall, CEO of Unicorp National Developments Inc., was on hand in July 2018 when demolition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort structures got underway.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 5, 2019
Both sides list potential witnesses in Colony lawsuit

Longboat Key leaders could possibly be called upon for testimony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Sarasota things you missed while you were up north

You mean you weren't watching Siesta Key all summer?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Garden Club President Susan Phillips, center, and LBKGC grants committee chair Linda Ulrich, right, present a check to Paradise Center executive director, Suzy Brenner, left. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 3, 2021
Paradise Center to start edible garden

Thanks to a Longboat Key Garden Club grant, the center will soon plant herbs and vegetables.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.06.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2016
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ offers all ages lessons on life, love and loss.

Jason Cannon, director of the FST production, offers insights on the classic story.

  • Arts + Culture
The new 2.8-mile North Cattlemen Road extension includes two bridges.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Cattlemen Road Extension opens

Sarasota County officials opened the North Cattlemen Road extension May 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE KINDERGARTNER: Ansley Morris

Southside Elementary: Ansley Morris is all about chocolate. When she spots her mother, Amanda, stirring a bowl of chocolate-pie filling, the soon-to-be kindergartner doesn't have much interest in discussing school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"The Cake" will introduce audiences to Della, a baker who is stuck in a moral quandary. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre stages play 'The Cake' by producer of 'This is Us'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Cake' uses a story about food to find humanity in diversity.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo "Snook Inn," a more than 6,000-square-foot home on the north end of Siesta Key, sold for $10 million in 2013.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2014
News Briefs

City of Sarasota named among top small towns for luxury homebuyers; Visit Sarasota County announces new locations; City withdraws from shelter conversation; Planning Commission to consider 2050 tweaks

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chloe Bernal, a 2021 graduate of Booker High School, was named one of 300 Bank of America Student leaders.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota student leader learns value of volunteering

A Booker High School graduate was named one of 300 Bank of America Student Leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dean Eisner devotes his time to education, business, recreation and the community.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Neighbors: Dean Eisner

This retired businessman takes on a new job helping area students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2013
Best Foot Forward: Gabrielle Holt

Riverview High alumna Gabrielle Holt has aspirations of working for the Nike Sport Research Lab, which specializes in product development.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pirates junior tight end Travis Tobey walks into the end zone after catching a pass from senior Bryan Gagg.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2018
Small spark could reignite Pirates-Mustangs rivalry

The annual Lakewood Ranch High-Braden River High football game wasn't competitive, but what happened in the second half could make things interesting in the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Visit Sarasota County logo will be painted on a water tower off of I-75, near University Town Center.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 11, 2017
Water tower to bear Visit Sarasota County logo

The tower on I-75 between the University Parkway and Fruitville Road exits will be painted by next week, just in time for the World Rowing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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