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Ruth and Elmer Berkel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2011
Sarasota: Our Town

Picture this: a Fourth of July photo-op; Isn't she lovely?; Every little thing she does is magic; Director of film featured in Diversions changes title; 'Boat Tea' celebrates Suncoast Grand Prix Fest; Some like it hot

  • Sarasota
  • News
Martin Hyde said he would attempt to promote a more general message of his goals to reach a broader audience as he seeks a spot on the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2019
Martin Hyde files for City Commission race

The businessman and former candidate is the third challenger running for the District 2 seat currently occupied by Mayor Liz Alpert.

  • Sarasota
  • News
About 75% of the 35,000-square-foot shopping center is currently vacant.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 20, 2010
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.7 million

Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC purchased the plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
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  • East County
  • News
“They were gambling on concert tickets,” Mojoe Production's owner Greg Herndon said. “They might as well have taken my money and gone to Las Vegas. Things can go wrong, and you have to be ready for that.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
Mojoe Productions sues Ranch Jam organizers

Creditor still pursues damages against Ranch Jam LLC to pay for failed Lakewood Ranch concert AND Ranch Jam LLC attempts to get Mojoe Productions' lawsuit dismissed.

  • East County
  • News
The city has significantly revised its plans for Lift Station 87, depicted in the rendering above. The changes have contributed to rising construction costs.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2018
Jury orders city to pay damages in lift station lawsuit

The city hoped to recover up to $20 million in a lawsuit tied to the Lift Station 87 project. Instead, a jury determined the city breached its contract with a construction firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Administration buildings will be one of several closed facilities.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 21, 2019
Sarasota County announces Memorial Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Village Idiots Cycling Club members Andrea Sacchetti and Dawn Zielinski stand at the intersection of State Road 70 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, where a bike lane will be reinstated on the southbound part of the latter street.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 9, 2021
Manatee County listens to Lakewood Ranch bike safety pleas

Bike lane to return to intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and State Road 70

  • East County
  • News
Charges have been filed in an accident that led to the death of a Myakka City motorcyclist.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 2, 2019
Charges filed in death of Myakka City motorcyclist

Arcadia man turned into the path of a Myakka City motorcyclist on State Road 70 and has been charged with driving without a license.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 26, 2009
Woman struck by lightning

A Myakka woman is in recovery after being struck by lightning at Falkner Farms Monday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 22, 2020
Sarasota schools plan to honor senior class, host postponed graduation

COVID-19 caused the district to close schools and cancel many end-of-the-year events, but the district hopes to host graduations and dances in July.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Longboat Key resident Jim Eatrides is confident a cellular tower will fix the communication issues that exist on the north end of the island. The tower he proposes would sit behind the Longboat Island Chapel, which is visible in the background.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jim Eatrides

The Longboat Key resident and business owner must face a group of citizens this year who are against placing a cell tower on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A May 2015 referendum will allow the resort to build the new Longboat Key Club Hotel under General Manager Jeff Mayers.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 16, 2016
$100M hotel project looms for Resort at Longboat Key Club

A May 2015 referendum will allow the resort to build the new Longboat Key Club Hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy Photo. Attorneys from Shumaker,Loop & Kendrick help clean up on Saturday, March 20.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2015
Attorneys help clean up Bayfront Park

For four hours on Saturday, March 20 the group picked up trash as part of the 2015 Great American Cleanup.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The home at 1436 John Ringling Parkway has five bedrooms, five baths, four half-baths, a pool and 7,932 square feet of living area. It sold for $5,725,000. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2015
Five-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $5,725,000

A home on Lido Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Avery Goelz said she does not believe there is enough contact in softball to make it a COVID-19 risk.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 18, 2020
Area athletes hope coronavirus doesn't wipe out their seasons

Seniors may have played their last high school game.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Pip” was made possible by donors Gary and Melody Johnson. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.18.18

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Anne Roberts.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 29, 2020
Longboat Key readers rejoice in time enough at last

Anne Roberts has no shortage of quarantine reads.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I think it is a very good indication," John Hermansen said about the city's effort to get a project going on city-owned land on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Rosemary land gets developer interest'

A city-private development in the heart of Rosemary could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Buddy Brew Coffee
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Customers brew goodwill at Buddy Brew

Customers at Buddy Brew keep pay it forward train going for an entire day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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