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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2009
CALL WAITING

Manatee County will consider three East County cell tower proposals within the next few months.

  • East County
  • News
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2014
Quay site sells for $27 million

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fred Moser, survey assistant for Sarasota County, collects data on Canal Road.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 5, 2015
Survey says? Sarasota County surveying Siesta Key Village for possible parking

As Sarasota County staff performs a parking survey on Siesta Key, it is also partnering with Key organizations to devise short- and long-term solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Culverts sit on Benderson's 42-acre parcel just off Coburn and Fruitville roads.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 4, 2015
Commissioners' roadblock slows Fruitville Initiative project

Benderson expected to submit a revised plan for its 42-acre parcel inside the Fruitville Initiative area

  • East County
  • News
The 8.6-acre site, anchored by Regal Cinema’s Hollywood 20 theater, a YMCA branch, Ker’s Wing House and others, had been owned since 2005 by Connecticut-based Paragon Realty Group LLC. Paragon paid $40 million for the 1991 Main St. property.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Hollywood 20 complex sells for $18.1 million

Investors plan to redevelop the landmark downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Incognito" runs through July 8 at Urbanite Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2018
Daniel Kelly speaks his mind on latest Urbanite show 'Incognito'

The director of the Urbanite Theatre's “Incognito” shares his thoughts on the mind-bending production.

  • Arts + Culture
At Riverview, freshmen go through a transition course, which educates them about the dangers of social media, the impact of a digital footprint and the magnitude of consequences associated with making posts that may threaten.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 16, 2018
Schools respond to increasing number of threats via social media

As the district works to improve the physical safety of its schools, it must also tackle threats made by students on social media.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jennifer Tracy has put together a nonprofit aimed at helping those with thoughts of suicide or suffering from PTSD.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 28, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman founds a nonprofit which aims to help those who contemplate suicide

Lakewood Ranch woman founds a nonprofit which aims to help those who contemplate suicide

  • East County
  • News
Gregg Kaplan runs Longboat-Key-based LBK Contractors & Design, a homebuilding and remodeling firm. Kaplan was previously CEO of Cinnabon, the chain of cinnamon roll bakeries. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2011
Gregg Kaplan shares life lessons

Gregg Kaplan's executive lessons revolve around a key theme: Don't be afraid to take chances.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 12, 2015

Police recover body of Ringling Bridge jumper; County weeds out wildflower program

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pirate’s Den Bait & Tackle owner Steve Jourdenais and General Manager Eric Ramon say their new business will be a place for people to hang out.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 3, 2017
New bait shop coming to East County

East County resident treasures new bait shop.

  • East County
  • Business
On Sept., 3, Keith Kitchner, an assistant store manager at another store,  helps stock products for the new Lakewood Ranch location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2018
Publix opens new Lakewood Ranch location

More tenants in the University Corner shopping center should open in the first quarter of 2019.

  • East County
  • News
Alexandra Arrieche conducted Sarasota Orchestra in its final Great Escapes concert of the season, "Dance, Dance, Dance," May 1-4. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By George B. Kenworthy |
  • September 8, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: McGonegal proposal just 'sleight of hand'

The new .25 millage tax increase proposed by Superintendent Tim McGonegal is nothing more than sleight of hand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Marietta Lee has invested approximately $1.5 million toward the expansion project that includes a new store, cafe and refurbished interior in the main gallery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 15, 2015
Construction in the Garden of Whimsy

With construction going on throughout the summer and into the fall, Marietta Lee is investing all her time, energy and finances into taking the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy to the next level.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 16, 2020
Eta's effects: 220 flooded homes, 275,000 cubic yards of missing sand

Even with Eta's effects on Longboat Key, wind damage was minimal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Siesta Key territory's adopted flag represents its independent spirit.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key votes to secede from Sarasota County

APRIL FOOLS' - Residents cited a litany of reasons for the move, including the Big Pass dredge, the outdoor display ban and new noise laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Michael Drake struck a deal to relocate the cottages on vacant property on Broadway Street next to the Century 21 office at the entrance to Longbeach Village
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 11, 2019
Preserve Longboat's history

That history should not be forgotten. It deserves to be on display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 22, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A weekly commentary: Petition underscores frustration with City Hall

While a Sarasota business owner penned a petition to support commercial diversity downtown, young professionals have taken to social media to spread the message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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