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Mike Granthon and Chris Brown are responsible for two of the three new restaurants slated for the Siesta Village.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 1, 2018
Business owners work to bring new restaurant options to Siesta

A resort-casual steakhouse, a made-to-order pizza place and a sports bar and grill are coming to the Village this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ozanda Gray, vocalist
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 26, 2011
Jazz concert starts off on right note

An interactive concert Jan. 26 opened the Longboat Key Center for the Arts' "Sounds of Music" concert series with an enthusiastic crowd. Vocalist Ozanda Gray got the audience singing along with him with "Ain't Misbehavin.'" Bass player John Lamb got lots of audience participation with "Bye, Bye, Blackbird." And a piano solo by Michael Royal drew tons of applause, as did Scott Blum's drum solo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The high school Pivotal Directions group, spearheaded by Isabella McDevitt, pose on their 2018 trip. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2018
Cardinal Mooney soccer grad spearheads Jamaica service trip

Cardinal Mooney High graduate and soccer player Isabella McDevitt gathered 24 high school students from the area to go to Kingston, Jamaica, on a service trip through Pivotal Directions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Todd Brown runs a Project Earth and an Infection Outbreak program at SMA.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 7, 2019
SMA teacher joins global program

Todd Brown named as a UN Sustainability Development Goals teacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 2, 2018
Unloading Day kicks off Orioles spring training

The team's athletic equipment arrived in Sarasota on Friday morning after a 1,000-mile journey.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for years as the city has sought a project for the land. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Developers pitch Rosemary project

Rosemary Square, a mixed-use 'catalyst project,' would feature residential, commercial and theater space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 1, 2012
The Tiger R'orr'd

The Tiger R'orr'd

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County School board member Julie Aranibar won't face violation charges
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 21, 2013
Feb. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board member Julie Aranibar won't face violation charges; Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing; Town gives ULI a second look; Gulf Gate Library opens at Sarasota Square Mall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton’s Valerie Marin brings food and water to her car.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 18, 2017
Hungry to help

The Food Bank of Manatee aims to aid the community during a time of need.

  • East County
  • News
Saraiah Walkes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.29.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.29.17

  • East County
  • Sports
An engineer with the city for 25 years, Alex DavisShaw is focused on helping Sarasota develop a long-term transportation strategy, among other efforts. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Q+A with Alex DavisShaw

As an engineer with the city of Sarasota, Alex DavisShaw has a lot on her plate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"A predator will break the egg open and eat the yoke, but leave the baby," said Holly West.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 11, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flippered Friends

Mote Marine Laboratory's Holly West washes a baby sea turtle that was brought in after a coyote attacked its nest July 10. Sea turtles face a variety of predators while they're nesting, but Mote strives to help them by caring for any wounds, administering antibiotics and releasing them off shore when they're strong enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Trent Sinkfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Susan Zalkim, Karen MacIntosh, Phyllis Osbaldeston and Norma Gregson
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Fashion Show

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's Women Guild held a fashion show Wednesday, March 20 at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. The event benefitted Catholic charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Levi McCarthy, Jose Solis, Shelly Beettam, Paige Krumwiede, Haley Harrison and Tara Baker
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Culture builds a champion

Braden River's JROTC drill team won half of the events at the state drill meet in April.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This is the last week of lane closures because of the tree removal on the Ringling Causeway. (Nat Kaemmerer)
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 11, 2019
How about Sarasota traffic cops?

The city of Sarasota should be thinking about the effects of roundabout construction on residents’ and visitors’ experience here. Some customer service with traffic could sure help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Amanda Chandler finishes painting the interior of the closet in the 5-year-old Stephen "Younger" Parker'  s room. He got to pick one color in his bedroom and picked orange.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 8, 2017
Love under construction

Friends finish home for injured friend.

  • East County
  • News
The Orange Avenue-Ringling Boulevard is scheduled to stay closed through mid-April, city staff said.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Businesses, residents await Ringling roundabout

Construction at the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection is expected to continue through mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Beaumier, of Gilbane Building Co., co-developers Patrick DiPinto, and David Hargreaves, attorney Brenda Patten, Mark Sultana of DSDG Architects, Tim Helsey, of Gilbane Building Co. and Tom Denslaw, of DSDG Architects. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 18, 2014
Park Residences on Lido off to constructive start

On Nov. 14, Park Residences of Lido Key at 129 Taft Drive held its groundbreaking ceremony. The residences will be the first condos built on Lido Key since 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 03.12.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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