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The Elks' Brett Davis and Darrin Simone present Operation Santa 2020's Dolly Johnson with a huge toy donation on behalf of the Elks and Walgreens.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 18, 2020
Operation Santa a success

Elks Mighty Southwest District and Walgreens provide hundreds of toys for Myakka City's Operation Santa.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Consider the effects of extension denial; Another Colony extension means further inaction; Our compliments to Waste Management

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ford's Garage General Manager Tom Jones and Director of Operations Yunus Rassoull stand at the entrance to the new location at University Town Center. Rassoull said the restaurant was full for the entire lunch rush.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 8, 2021
Ford's Garage opens in Sarasota's University Town Center

The burger and craft beer restaurant at University Town Center in Sarasota held its grand opening Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Trevor Bates plays the missing child and Summer Dawn Wallace plays Fiona in "In a Word." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 12, 2019
Lauren Yee’s 'In a Word' explores the aftermath of a child abduction

Urbanite Theatre approaches the unpopular topic of child disappearance in its latest gripping — and surprisingly funny — production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The GreyHawk Landing Community Development District is expected to assume ownership of GreyHawk Landing West’s new pool and amenity center this week. However, the facility will not be open to residents until late July or early August.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
GreyHawk CDD readies for turnover

The GreyHawk Landing CDD hopes to open a new pool and amenity center by early August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 26, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Crossover Cutters

Lena Lemon and Ken Schwartz blend traditional styling techniques with modern looks at Crossover Cutters hair salon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 28, 2020
Siesta Key embraces holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting

The tree lighting was held Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 8, 2016
Three down, six to go

Believe it or not, 2016 actually was a year of (some) progress on the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. But sorry, the hurdles are still substantial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A county memo says employees should take extra time to approve permits for new home construction.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
Manatee County restricts future development

APRIL FOOLS' - As Manatee County discusses its 'How Will We Grow' plan, leaders try to slow development until it decides 'Who Are We?'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 10, 2009
Mountain climber tackles new challenges

Sarasota resident Jeff Olson, 60, is currently training for his next mountain-climbing expedition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 8, 2019
Colony plan faces key dates next week

Third time could be a charm for Colony developer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Cops Corner 07.29.10

A man in a fast-food restaurant drive-thru paid for his order with a $50 bill. He received $42.87 in change. The man drove around the building and pulled into the drive-thru again to order a couple of more hamburgers. Again, he pulled out a $50 bill to pay, but the employee said she didn't have enough change and asked if he had any smaller bills. He said he didn't, and she replied that she had just given him $42.87 in change a few seconds ago.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 27, 2016
Santa Claus arrives on Siesta Key for Light Up The Village

Residents line Ocean Boulevard to welcome in the holiday season with parade.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
"There's going to be discipline here, just like if you (train with) the Sarasota Ballet," said Michelle Teyke, who will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre this weekend. "I want to have the fun coming out of the discipline and joy of doing it right."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
A new song and dance

Longtime musical-theater star Michelle Teyke will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"I just picked America; Sarasota picked me," David Smash says. "If other guys from Oklahoma or Alaska wrote to me on Facebook, I’d probably be living there."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 16, 2012
David Smash: A Smash Hit

David Smash is singing the blues and living the American dream. This is the story of how Sarasota's hot new rock 'n' roll front man went from playing 'Lithuania's Got Talent' to clubs in Southside Village.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-owner Jesse Biter attributed the early buzz surrounding Sol's NYC Deli to chef Solomon Shenker's history in the area: "He's been here for 20 years, and people love him."
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2016
Sol’s NYC Deli opens on Main Street

Solomon Shenker left Sol Meyer’s New York Delicatessen to open a new restaurant on the east side of downtown Sarasota, moving into the former Applebee’s space at Main Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meetings are held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2016
December water usage a hot topic in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs use double the amount of irrigation water from previous December.

  • East County
  • News
Matthew McConaughey stars in "Dallas Buyers Club."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 24, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Dallas Buyers Club'

The new film, 'Dallas Buyers Club,' not only showcases two phenomenal performances, it also exposes the government playing dirty politics with pharmaceutical companies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 7, 2016
SKVA bids members a final farewell

The Siesta Key Village Association held their final meeting Wednesday night.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Property owner Wayne Ruben asks the Sarasota Farmers Market to consider remaining on State Street at a meeting Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Farmers market move sparks vigorous debate

Sarasota Farmers Market vendors and customers aren’t eager to relocate a portion of the event, but many hope to avoid the headaches that come with construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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