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The Feb. 24 Community Transforum event was held to update the public on the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization’s long-range transportation planning effort.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2020
Planners present long-term vision for regional transportation

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is working with residents and officials to produce community-backed goals for the future of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gloria Kaplan turned 90 on July 30.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 2, 2017
Happy 90th, Gloria!

Gloria Kaplan, former manager of Olivia on St. Armands Circle, turned 90 on July 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An imposing modernist structure, the home was rented by Stephen King and his wife for three successive winter seasons in the late 1990s. The famously reclusive author then bought a home on Casey Key, where he still lives.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 16, 2017
The perfect setting

The perfect setting

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Maria Wirries
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

Wirries sells out her first solo show; Radioheads rejoice over new WUSF studio; Harvard dance director joins Carreño staff; Arts Discovery Tour postponed until 2012; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 1 John Ringling Blvd., in Lido Beach, has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and 1,511 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Lido Beach home sells for $2.3 million

John and Suzette Lodge, of Osprey, sold the home at 1 John Ringling Blvd. in Lido Beach Division A to JRB LLC, a Florida limited-liability company with a Sarasota address, for $2.3 million. Built in 1973, the 1,511-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms and sits on more than a half-acre of land. According to the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's website, sarasotaproperty.net, the last recorded sale related to the parcel was for $10,000 in August 1971.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 24, 2018
Longboat Library thanks volunteers

Volunteers gathered in the clubhouse of Bayport Beach and Tennis Club on March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 30 people were lined up outside the Jimmy John's at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 23, 2011
Cheap lunch draws huge crowd in Sarasota

Jimmy John's gourmet sandwich shop offered $1 sub sandwiches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Taunya Fogleman and Dr. McKenna Flaherty discuss adjectives.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ms. Fogleman's Grammar OR

Southside Elementary School's fourth grade teacher, Taunya Fogleman, transformed her classroom into an operating room Tuesday, March 25. Fogleman's students dressed up as doctors for an unconventional grammar test where the test papers were pretend patients. With scapals (red pens) and scrubs, donated by Sarasota Memorial Hospital, students used their knowledge of grammar and punctuation to help patients. "I feel pretty confident he'll make it," said Grace Hutchinson after finishing her test.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
McNeal students won first-place in the accuracy division during the catapult competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 7, 2015
McNeal Elementary TSA students win at competition

East County students participated in the district TSA competition.

  • East County
  • News
Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County volunteers secure tresses for a new home under construction. Volunteers work in a variety of roles, whether building homes or helping with office work. Courtesy photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 1, 2019
Helping hand-ups at Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County

East County volunteers find value in supporting others.

  • East County
  • News
Ava Krug. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 07.26.17

East County High 5 moments: 07.26.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Troy Mattes submitted this photo of an alligator at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Sept. 24

Troy Mattes submitted this photo of an alligator at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: Frank Decker
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • June 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: May

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Daisy Vulovich, an associate vice president, explains how State College of Florida aligns itself to help area businesses.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2016
Educators, businesses form bonds that should help growth in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event discusses the 'State of Talent' in the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Longboat Key Club’s Islandside property is located at the south end of the Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 11, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based owner wants voters to decide whether to allow tourism on the Islandside property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The buildings will be surrounded by trees and have stone accents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2014
Construction begins on ParkCrest site

The new site plan for the property, which wraps around the southwest side of Bennett Park, includes more open space and more trees. The complex on 67 acres will have a nature-oriented theme and two clubhouses.

  • East County
  • News
Annick Burnett and Irwin Davis
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 21, 2015
Perlman Winter Residency Opening Reception

USF Sarasota-Manatee hosted the Opening Reception of the Perlman Winter Residency on Monday, Dec. 21. Guests enjoyed drinks and hors d'oeuvres before enjoying a private orchestra rehearsal.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2015
Sensors could drop bucket of savings in LWR

New technology that measures soil moisture could save homeowners 30% on their irrigation water assessments.

  • East County
  • News
The front of the Burns' home in Indian Beach still has some of its original 1954 modern flair.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 6, 2013
Home & Garden: Modern Chic

Doug and Carol Burns moved into their renovated home in March 2011, in Indian Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
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