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Barb McSweeney donated 25% of her sales at "Funny Girls & Pearls" to Sisterhood for Good.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good takes center stage

Its fundraiser at the Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota raises money for its grant program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Some Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents think dogs shouldn'   t be allowed off-leash in a neighborhood park.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
City untangles park leash law issues

Following feedback from concerned citizens, the city is taking more time to consider whether dogs should be allowed off leash in neighborhood parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean Weidner Goldstein and Alfred Goldstein
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 6, 2017
City of Sarasota recognizes Alfred Goldstein

The philanthropist was acknowledged by the city and Designing Women Boutique with a day in his honor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key is revising its sign code in light of a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting sign regulations based on content.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Real estate agents seek changes to sign-rule proposals

Length of permits, weekend displays for open houses are the top objections.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 7, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Photo courtesy of the Mattson family
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 4, 2017
Former New York Times president dies at 84

Walter Mattson died on Dec. 30, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In a revamped proposal, Chuck Whittall'      s proposal for Colony redevelopment would no longer rely on 12-story towers, as seen in this artist rendering.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 24, 2017
Colony developer cuts height of proposed buildings

Chuck Whittall said the decision is based on the concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tidewell Hospice representatives and other officials ceremonially "break ground" on Tidewell Hospice'   s future Lakewood Ranch location. Initially, it will have 12 beds, but will be large enough to expand to 24 in the future.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2017
Hospice house on horizon

A future Lakewood Ranch hospice house will be Tidewell Hospice's largest yet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 11, 2016
Film review: 'The Girl on the Train'

'The Girl on the Train' is a tangled web of deceit.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The new bayfront planning organization will team with professional planners to develop a master plan for city-owned bayfront land.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 19, 2016
Bayfront planning organization members revealed

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has announced the makeup of a nine-member board of directors that will be responsible for developing a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 22, 2017
RCLA announces 2018 Town Hall lineup

As the 2017 series comes to a close, Ringling College Library Association looks releases the 2018 Town Hall Lecture lineup.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chuck Whittall, president of Unicorp National Developments, at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort property.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 21, 2017
Colony developer has agreed to new terms with unit owners, Colony Association president says

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall met with members of the Colony Association on Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Grossman to make a second run at Longboat Key Town Commission seat.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 14, 2016
Grossman to make third run at Town Commission seat

Larry Grossman filed Thursday to take on incumbent District 4 Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jack Daly.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linger Lodge & Campground, an East County landmark, has been sold.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 14, 2016
Manatee County landmark restaurant sold for estimated $5 million

Linger Lodge & Campground had been listed for sale since 2013.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
News briefs

Fire Rescue aces inspection; Mayers works to protect manatees

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
News briefs

Recommended budget capitalizes on property value increases; Fertilizer ban takes effect

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2015
Rolls-Royce showroom rolling into downtown Sarasota

Dimmitt Automotive Group will open a luxury car dealership featuring Rolls-Royce in downtown Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • News
McCarver & Moser, a St. Armands fixture for 35 years, will move to Sarasota’s Main Street after Christmas.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 3, 2015
McCarver & Moser to say goodbye to St. Armands

McCarver & Moser, a St. Armands fixture for 35 years, will move to Sarasota’s Main Street after Christmas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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