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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
News Briefs

Bayfront group works to refine principles; Downtown Sarasota attracts more nightlife options

  • Sarasota
  • News
The center will cost an estimated $10 million to operate per year for the first five years after it opens. Pending state approval, the center could being operating in May.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 16, 2015
Sarasota Memorial board approves trauma center

The new center must get state approval; Sarasota Memorial Hospital will submit the application in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob Alfieri, left, helps his business partner, Justin Bloom, push off the pontoon boat on Bird Key. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 28, 2015
Turtle Beach considered for vendor opportunities

Sarasota County plans to add Turtle Beach to its non-motorized water sports program, which launched a year ago on South Lido.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
Business Briefs

Go Fish features variety of fair-trade items; Siesta Key Salon and Spa boasts lively personality; Pecky offers unique home furnishings

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Police review FRS pension plan alternative

The Longboat Key Police Department Union will take a proposal the town offered to its union members for review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The male swan, far left, glides next to his new mate as the other female swan that tried to woo him looks away. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Bay Isles swans turn into couple of lovebirds

A male and female swan have entered coupling mode, meaning they'll become the fifth pair in the Longboat Key swan family to be named.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 24, 2013
Local artists purchase Terry's Framing and Art Supplies

Robbie Ball and his fiancee, Emily Shaw, plan to carry on the legacy of Longboat Key framer Terry Petesch, who died last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to a current plan for the ongoing Forest Lakes Golf Course development Thursday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 8, 2014
Commission OKs plans for golf course

The Forest Lakes Golf Course has been closed for some time now, and a development in the works for the course was approved for rezoning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City staff may be charged with maintaining medians and other grassy spaces for several weeks.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
City mowing contractor cuts service

Following service issues, the city may now be on its own when it comes to turf maintenance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County considers an East County water park; School District mulls over security options; New foundation raising rowing park funds

  • East County
  • News
W. Howard Rooks. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 17, 2014
Restaurant that's Amore' to open in October

W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo plan to open a new Italian eatery in the vacant former Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 23, 2014
TWIS Asks: Patrick Green, Lakewood Ranch International Beer Festival organizer

TWIS Asks: Patrick Green, Lakewood Ranch International Beer Festival organizer

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Town adopts 2.1763 millage rate

With this year's increase in the property-tax rate, the town will bring in an extra $954,397. It will use it for pension costs and its 90-day operating fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drew Jacoby and Medhi Walerski
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
Spotlight: Contemporary dancer brings her roots to Sarasota

Drew Jacoby says the dance world is small. As a United States-born and trained contemporary dancer currently dancing in the Netherlands Dance Theater - she has an international network of contacts.

  • Arts + Culture
Before moving to Florida, Renee and Bruce McEwen were involved in a motorcycle ministry. "We had a heart for people who wouldn't go to church normally," Bruce McEwen says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2014
Church brews up new business, ministry concept

Palmetto Church of the Nazarene sold its property to open Sacred Grounds Coffee House in Braden River Plaza.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Rethinking the case against Clippers owner Donald Sterling

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2013
Real Estate Reports

RE/MAX Platinum Realty opens on St. Armands; SAR reports median sale prices rose in October; Premier Sotheby's attends Contemporary Art Sales

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 15, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Nebraska'

There is some mighty fine acting going on in the new film, "Nebraska."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
DID grapples with present, future budget considerations

Between Five Points Park lighting and potential expansion, the Downtown Improvement District is dealing with fiscal concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Serenade."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 25, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'Serenade,' 'Illuminations' and 'Who Cares?'

Iain Webb continues to wow with his thoughtful programming for the season. The official kick-off performance to the 2013-2014 season featured two of George Balanchine's most famous works - "Serenade" and "Who Cares?" - and the very first ballet that Sir Frederick Ashton choreographed for the New York City Ballet (Balanchine's company) in 1950, "Illuminations."

  • Arts + Culture
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