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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 3, 2019
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Bethesda House celebrates Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Madness was held March 2 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Mark Tuchman, the former proprietor of Mr. Beery’s, opened 99 Bottles as a cozy, affordable local bar option. Photo by Su Byron
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 9, 2019
99 Bottles brings new pours and a one-stop-shop to downtown Sarasota

New tap room/bottle shop 99 Bottles offers affordable libations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dean Eisner devotes his time to education, business, recreation and the community.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Neighbors: Dean Eisner

This retired businessman takes on a new job helping area students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Antennas can't be placed any higher than 15-feet on the highest point of an existing structure.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2014
Telecommunications ordinance approved on first reading

The commission stated on the record in November that it doesn't want a tower built on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alexis Pennington, the former co-owner of CrossFit Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Whittington, owner of Drive SRQ, joined forces two months ago.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch trainers fit for a partnership

New trainer strengthens Drive SRQ.

  • East County
  • Business
Commissioners plan to take comments on the item at 10 a.m. in the first floor chambers of the Manatee County Administrative Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2011
County to discuss redistricting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday are seeking public input regarding redistricting at the board's meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2014
Circle sees new events regulations

A protracted discussion about managing events in St. Armands Circle Park has neared its conclusion as the City Commission established a new series of rules for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Weiner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 24, 2010
Season of Sharing helps community

Season of Sharing is a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Herald-Tribune Media Group that provides emergency, last-resort funding to families in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new parking meters are electronic and take coins and debit/credit cards only.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 25, 2011
VIDEO: Man on the Street - Downtown Parking Meters

The new parking meters are up and running downtown as of Monday, May 23. So how do they work and what do people have to say about them?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
GreyHawk Landing's Jack Ranalli does not support the development application. He and more than 100 other residents came to oppose the project at the Jan. 16 Manatee County Planning Commission meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
Car lot plan advances in Manatee County

County planning board approves auto sales as a potential use for a parcel near GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
News Briefs

Operation targets spring break activities

  • East County
  • News
A listing for this Lido Key property advertises that the home has seven bedrooms and "sleeps 25."
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2019
‘Hotel houses’ draw ire of island residents

The city plans to discuss strategies for addressing problematic rental properties on St. Armands and Lido early next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Gary Sweetman
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'The Originalist'

“The Originalist” makes a case for logic, precedent and respect at The Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
 Adrien Lucas, Connie Deramo, Dennis Robertson and Guy DiLullo protest against potential development on the Quads ahead of Wednesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting, where plans for the land will be discussed.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 7, 2019
Protestors want undeveloped Celery Fields as County Commission approves easement

Sarasota County has controlled the land since 1985, and leaders approved a conservation easement for three of the four quadrants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 29, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, June 29

This week in Sarasota: Monday, June 29

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 17, 2016
Music Review: Eighth Blackbird at Ringling International Arts Festival

RIAF flies with Eighth Blackbird.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jayna Hertlein, 3, enjoys filling her bucket with sand as she prepares to make a sandcastle Feb. 1 on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Siesta businesses boom in season

Businesses on the Key say the No. 1 beach ranking and warm weather are translating into a double-digit increase in seasonal tourist traffic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Two buildings each will be five-levels, each with 22 units. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2017
Condo project on the rise

Vertical construction of Lakeshore condos should begin within three months.

  • East County
  • News
Russ Callahan, Linn Torres and Heidi Thomas.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 29, 2019
Community comes together for Interfaith Thanksgiving service

Longboat Key and St. Armands residents gathered at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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