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The Mall at University Town Center's playground will combine a sea life theme with things children would see during a hospital visit. Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Mall playground beckons families

A new 1,700-square-foot playground has an ocean sea-life theme that includes a water slide and parent seating.

  • East County
  • News
Three Things: The Good Old Days
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 17, 2014
Three Things: The Good Old Days

Sarasota back in the day was a world unto itself - off the beaten path, a quirky resort peopled by eccentric bohemians, circus folk and no-nonsense natives.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch running back McKenzie Hathaway rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns, helping lead the Mustangs to victory Sept. 2.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2011
Lakewood Ranch wins in a convincing fashion

Lakewood Ranch racked up 224 yards on the ground on its way to a 28-18 victory over rival Braden River Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber and relative Spyder Broussard, who grew up in Houma, La., outside New Orleans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
Polo Grill heats up with Cajun fun

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its annual fish fry and shrimp boil this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of Rev. Dave Marshall
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 11, 2020
Champions!

A YMCA team sponsored by All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church recently completed an undefeated season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota hosted lawn bowling's 2016 and 2017 U.S. Open, the latter of which drew complaints from participants and club members.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 21, 2017
Lawn bowlers accuse officials of neglect

Members of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club say their bayfront facility has deteriorated because of shoddy maintenance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
The Observer announces holiday edition of 'It's Read Everywhere' contest

The Observer is getting into the holiday spirit with a holiday edition of its annual 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Following the City Commission's approval last week, the Sarasota County Commission could finalize plans for a rental assistance program on Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 24, 2020
Housing funds slated for rental assistance

Sarasota has received more than $770,000 in federal funds to help those who have been affected by COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2013
OUR VIEW: 'Tis the season: for tax rates

It's that time of year. It's that time of year. All of our taxing authorities are in the midst of budgeting for next year. And for taxpayers, it's easy to get a bad case of 'MEGO' - 'My Eyes Glaze Over' - when all of the news reports come out about proposed millage rates (aka property-tax rates).

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A rendering of the exterior of Bayside Community Church.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2014
Year in Review: November 2013, Bayside starts new addition

Bayside Community Church broke ground in November on a $16.5 million addition to its East Bradenton campus.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Brian Harrington and Dr. Jennifer Pfeiffer will provide free dental services at Creekwood Dental Nov. 22.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Creekwood Dental offers free dental services

East County's Creekwood Dental to offer free dental services

  • East County
  • News
Mark Walsh, vice president of Ocean Properties, right, and Andy Berger, vice president of operations for Ocean Properties, have been making weekly trips to Longboat Key from Delray Beach to present a rough sketch of a future Key Club project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2015
$100 million Key Club project takes shape

A new Longboat Key Club project consists of a 259-unit hotel and 93 condominiums and villa units, all located to the south of a reshaped Longboat Club Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As Benderson Development advances plans for the Siesta Promenade project, a nearby resident wants the builder to consider the needs of a nearby neighborhood.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2016
Letter to the Editor: Sarasota 06.23.16

A resident takes issue with a proposed Stickney Point project — and asks a developer to give back to the neighboring community.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cassandra Sawyer
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 30, 2014
Hot Flash: Where the wild things are - Wild Little Comfies

Cassandra Sawyer saw a need and decided to create a comfortable, yet stylish apparel line for infants.

  • Arts + Culture
The town's Linley Street boat ramp was closed at the same time Manatee County closed its county-operated ramps.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
Linley Street boat ramp shut down

Commercial fishermen can use the boat ramp on Coquina Beach, the town announced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patricia Finnan of Country Club Shores walks her Akita, Yoshi, 5, along Bogey Lane before a storm July 16.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2015
Town takes lead on tougher island leash laws for pets

Who let the dogs out of their leashes? Not the Longboat Key Town Commission, which seeks to be tougher than other municipalities about leads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nelson Martin and Harold Freeman recently opened a new store called Martin Freeman, located in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Longtime associates hold sartorial celebration; SYC makes a splash with water-sports program; Cool pool on Longboat Key receives recognition; Circle associates are made in the shade

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roger Grossel welcomes voters at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as they head to the polls.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 15, 2016
Lakewood Ranch residents show patriotism at polls

Manatee County precinct polls are open until 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Joan Peters finished her art piece in four hours.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 6, 2018
Sarasota artists try something new with big top project

Natural light painters go beyond their normal scenery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Melanie Mason |
  • May 30, 2013
Moments in time

According to an advertisement in the June 1, 1978, issue of the Pelican Press, Siesta Maintenance Painting offered full house painting for only $150.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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