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Howard Rooks will sell the Amore building to the town of Longboat Key for $2.2 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Town OKs deal to buy Amore

The $2.2 million deal adds another two acres to the future site of the Longboat Center for Arts, Culture and Education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Rudolph’s tiny house has a big impact at The Ringling.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 9, 2012
TWIS Interview: Elijah Wood

TWIS Interview: Elijah Wood

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Goodwyn
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 4, 2014
Cause for Celebration

Booker defeated crosstown rival Sarasota 18-9 in its season opener Aug. 29, giving Recharde Goodwyn his first win as a head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A garden of lights blooms down one of the walk ways at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Lights in Bloom display.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.17.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Persson believes a lawsuit may have to be filed against a Key resident who won't allow town staff to enter his home.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2010
Attorney plans lawsuit against resident

Town attorney David Persson says if Key resident James Armstrong does not allow town staff to inspect his home for work done without a permit, he will file a lawsuit against him and ask a judge to allow access to the home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cat Depot is offering kittens for half-price to encourage adoptions during kitten season.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 17, 2013
Cat Depot cuts price on kittens

Cat Depot is offering kittens for half-price to encourage adoptions during kitten season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Parmenter with Minnie Jones and Fay Murphy
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Equity Day Luncheon

Women gathered Aug. 25, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, for the annual Women's Equity Day Luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
Madelaine Verbeek, a museum educator with the South Florida Museum, educates students on fossils.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 13, 2019
Full STEAM ahead at Gullett Elementary in Manatee County

Gullett Elementary students explore science at annual education event in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Schools
Brothers-in-law Justin Mattinaand Gris Bettle opened the area's first Chicken Kitchen two months ago on University Parkway. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 10, 2015
Doing Business: Chicken Kitchen

A former chef and a mortgage broker bought into a restaurant chain after falling in love with the food.

  • East County
  • News
City staff added new projects to the priority list from the Sarasota in Motion transportation master plan, including a proposed redesign for 10th Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
City identifies transportation project priorities

Roundabouts, trails and complete streets highlight staff’s plans for the future, though officials have differing thoughts on the most important projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elliot DeBear says he always liked art but didn’t pursue it until 2018, when he could no longer play golf after a leg amputation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2020
Class Act: Artist of Note

Lakewood Ranch painter lets smooth blues and jazz inspire his abstract work.

  • LWR Life
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs win fifth straight district crown; ODA closes district regular season with win; Florida Meteors to hold fundraiser golf tourney; and other sports news.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's own Marlon Mack was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. Photo courtesy USF Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Booker legend's selection in NFL Draft a win for community

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Griffith
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
News Briefs

New lights installed at Five Points Park; Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta; Nightclub owner plans lawsuit against residents; Parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beyond Yoga, T.Georgiano's Boutique, $95
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion Insider: Athletic wear

Getting started on your fitness routine starts with the right outfit.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
JUST THE STATS

288 - The number of strikeouts Braden River senior Courtney Mirabella has thrown so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town Manager Dave Bullock told Longboaters last week you pay a price for living on an island as beautiful as Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat officials tell residents to be prepared

Town Manager Dave Bullock urged Longboat residents to remember that the Key is vulnerable to hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Many gal pals of Brigid Saah gathered to celebrate the mommy-to-be on April 2 at Sarasota Yacht Club. Photo courtesy of Heather Saba
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 3, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.06.17

It was all about babies, birthdays and...wait for it...Flo Rida last week on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Joseph Caulkins is Key Chorale's artistic director.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Key Chorale fiddles with tradition in 'American Roots: Digging Deeper'

Key Chorale is showcasing an unusual bluegrass-choral fusion in its first concert of the season.

  • Arts + Culture
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