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Taco Bus had planned to open on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, but re-assigned their lease to a Tampa company.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2016
Top Story — December: Taco Bus nixes downtown Sarasota location

The owners of the Cask & Ale cocktail bars in Tampa Bay have shown interest in the Main Street space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neighbors can work together so dogs, like these Shelties, don't become public enemy No. 1.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2018
Dog potty problems in East County

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Tom Baril and Danni Bleil produce personal pizzas packed with fresh ingredients around Sarasota. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 15, 2015
Power of Pizza

Polpo Pizza Co. brings a new spin to the art of pizza making in Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Roger Corvitt jumps up to spike the ball while Garrett Rasmussen prepares himself and Stefan Meyer looks on.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach

The Dig The Beach Tournament took place Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Lynn Larson was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s July 9 breakfast meeting.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Larson Lines: Town Commissioner Lynn Larson discusses town issues

Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s July 9 breakfast meeting. Larson term limits out as a commissioner after six years of service in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County residents vote at Town Hall, and Manatee County residents vote at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2014
UPDATE: Election Day vote counts are weak

Polls are open until 7 p.m. at Town Hall for Sarasota County residents and Longboat Island Chapel for Manatee County residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Bernstein and Carol Fraser walk the red carpet from the library to The Sarasota Opera House to continue the celebration.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Verdi's 200th Birthday

Hundreds of Sarasota Opera patrons joined in a celebration of Verdi's 200th Birthday Thursday, Oct. 10. The party started at the library then moved to the opera house where an open house, demonstrations and performances took place.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Life After Incorporation

By far, the largest change under Lakewood Ranch incorporation would be a completely new governing body for the community. But, how would this affect residents in their day-to-day lives?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 12, 2010
Yoga moves help energize you for the day

This short, 5-to-15 minute, yoga-stretching routine is a great way to start the day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2009
Manatee schools install new technology

The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 9, 2010
Restaurateur opposes ice-rink plan

The owner of Bijou Cafe believes a proposed downtown ice rink, which would close First Street for two months, would discourage customers during the height of season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge Project also includes the widening of Fort Hamer Road and Upper Manatee River Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2016
Bridge creates path to prosperity

Entrepreneurs in Lakewood Ranch say the Fort Hamer Bridge could tap into a new market.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Landers, a sixth-grader, enjoys learning about foreign countries, although he has never actually traveled outside of the United States.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 10, 2016
Braden River Middle student knows the buzz words

Andrew Landers is the first sixth-grader in three years to win the school's Geographic Bee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 28, 2012
County to hold Adopt-a-thon Saturday

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will hold its spring Adopt-a-thon Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy juniors and seniors celebrate at 2012’s prom at The Founders Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Prom-A-Palooza

Follow the East County and Sarasota Observers through May 18 for prom content and coverage, including feature stories, schedules, photos, contests and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 8, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival rocks out in J.D. Hamel Park

A new film fest event, Sea and Be Scene, was held on April 7.

  • Black Tie
Choral Artists of Sarasota is celebrating its 40th anniversary season and Joseph Holt is celebrating his 10th anniversary as artistic director. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 10, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota kicks off season with inclusive concert

'Then Sings My Soul' concert celebrates the worship songs of three Abrahamic faiths.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Larson, Pokoik: Win either way

Three good candidates. Incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and challengers Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik. They are vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat because they want to protect and improve your quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2016
Ranch theater students 'pop through the stages'

Lakewood Ranch High performance explores changes in pop culture through the decades.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips, Vice Mayor David Brenner, Commissioner Jack Duncan and Steve Branham
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key's "Come Meet the Candidates"

On Friday, Jan. 10, the Republican Club of Longboat Key hosted a 'Come Meet the Candidates' luncheon and debate at the Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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