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Downtown leaders are discussing spending more to promote the availability of outdoor dining space, curbside pickup and more to attract customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
Downtown stakeholders seek increased business activity

A group of downtown property owners is considering spending more on advertising in hopes of offsetting the effects of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 2.18.16

Commission postpones collecting legal fees from Jaleski; All Angels blesses columbarium; Longboat Pass Bridge closures this week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 13, 2017
Argus Foundation welcomes new board member

Attendees of Argus Foundation's annual meeting also got a chance to hear Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam speak on Florida's future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Centauri Insurance has planned to purchase five acres in Lakewood Ranch to construct an office building. The new site will be less than a mile from its current office (pictured) at 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2016
Centauri plans new office building in Lakewood Ranch

Tandem Construction will be in charge of building 30,000 square-foot facility.

  • East County
  • News
This photo of Ringing Boulevard, in front of the county jail, shows three no-parking signs within about 30 feet, as well as four other signs in the same space.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
Katz questions sign numbers (VIDEO)

With 3,878 new signs placed in Sarasota County in the last six years, Jonathan Katz took to the streets to prove his point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview's Peter Larson will compete in the discus at the Sarasota County Championships April 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Steve Bierman Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2019
Happy retirement, Steve!

On Sunday, April 7, Club Longboat Association Manager Steve Bierman retired.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2009
Selby Gardens lays off seven to balance budget

Two world-renowned orchid experts were among those let go, and some volunteers fear Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' reputation will take a significant hit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2014
Founders Club to offer summer membership program

The Founders Club is now offering $750 summer memberships, which run from May 1 to Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before a trial run tests its battery life.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 27, 2014
Proposed downtown circulator vehicle gets test drive

Groups are beginning to investigate the viability of a downtown transportation system in which golf-cart style electric vehicles circulate passengers throughout the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deborah Williams and Connie Woodruff
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
'Baubles and Bubbles' - Kick-Off Party for Diamonds in the Rough

'Baubles and Bubbles' - Kick-Off Party for Diamonds in the Rough

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 3, 2020
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium releases adult female loggerhead

The previously tagged turtle was receiving care for blood loss because of a mangled flipper.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lenny Landau |
  • June 15, 2016
Underground bills: Pay it all, or make payments?

Without knowing the total cost or interest rate, property owners can’t make an informed decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Due to rainy weather during its live music day, the Harvey Milk Festival is hosting a fundraiser July 11 at THROB Nightclub.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 6, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival hosting fundraiser on July 11

Due to rain at this year's live music event, the festival is holding an essential fundraiser at THROB Nightclub

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 4: Wilson Pava

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Doug Wagner will split his time between MTC and the deputy superintendent position. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 29, 2018
MTC executive's role expands in Manatee County

School district has set no timetable yet for its investigation into Ron Ciranna.

  • East County
  • News
Ricardo Graziano, Katelyn May, Danielle Brown and Ellen Overstreet in Paul Taylor's "Brandenburgs" (Courtesy photo by Frank Atura)
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • February 1, 2021
Sarasota Ballet captivates with Paul Taylor performances

The ballet's fourth digital program featured "Company B" and "Brandenburgs."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longboat Key Marine Patrol is working to call a service department to have the boat removed from the beach Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Old boat washes ashore Tuesday morning

A boat registered in Portugal that’s covered in barnacles and full of water and sand washed ashore Tuesday morning behind the Water Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
William Hall
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 1, 2012
SYC Minnows give new meaning to 'go fish'

It's 10 in the morning on a Sunday, and instead of sitting inside watching cartoons on TV, the Sarasota Yacht Club Minnows hit the docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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