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Event coordinator Yvonne Bedell welcomed guests to the special anniversary gathering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Historical Society celebrates five years

The Old Braden River Historical Society celebrated its fifth anniversary May 12.

  • East County
  • News
The showroom facing U.S. 301 near downtown will get an upgraded, aluminum facade. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 13, 2013
Ford plans $2.5 million expansion

The project will go to the city's Development Review Committee June 19, and the dealership hopes to start construction within two to four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 24, 2014
County looks to simplify special-event restrictions

The County Commission agreed Tuesday to consider adding Halloween to the list of holidays covered by a special-event permit available to businesses on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodland Spring Fling

Events will include The Great American Hamburger Cook Off, a two-mile race to raise money for Haiti, relay races and carnival-style games.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Erick Barnard, 20, and Brianna Trecartin, 19, started the race for their CAS project.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 24, 2020
SMA students, community 'Rise and Run'

Sarasota Military Academy hosted its third annual Raiders Rise and Run 5K on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Despite complaints from Siesta Key residents, Lido residents maintain their shoreline is in urgent need of more sand.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2017
Siesta Key residents take legal action to block Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association says the state should not be allowed to issue a permit for a planned Lido Key renourishment project without county approval.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 20, 2012
Residents receive their city manager forum invite

The public can meet the city manager candidate finalists in a formal setting 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A golfer decided not to play this ball that crept close to the swans. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 29, 2020
Longboat Key swans on track for hatching

Of course, the date isn't exact, but the island could see cygnets soon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"My job was to keep the wheels on the bus moving forward ... "  Terry Lewis said.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2012
Terry Lewis: 'Officially Retired'

Interim City Manager Terry Lewis will walk out of City Hall Friday afternoon and take a bus home to Venice to start his retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
SR 70's time to adapt

Manatee County, FDOT install new signal lights for better traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Key Club asks judge to toss writ challenge

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts heard arguments last week in the Longboat Key Club and Resort's request to dismiss a petition for a writ of certiorari.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco Jaden Stockton, 10, got the call on the mound during the Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Star team's 13-5 victory against Fort Lauderdale.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 23, 2014
State Champs

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars will close out their season in the Southeast Regional Tournament, which began July 23 and runs through July 27, in Palm Beach Gardens.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ceremony participants posed for a photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 11, 2020
Veterans groups recognize service at Veterans Day ceremony

Supporters gathered at VFW Post 3233 on Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 22, 2014
Blu Mangrove Grill: A destination dining spot on the water

Blu Mangrove Grill: A destination dining spot on the water

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 11, 2017
Temple Sinai celebrates Passover

Congregants gathered at Temple Sinai to mark the beginning of Passover.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Kimpton Hotel is slated for completion by October 2016. Image credit: Civix and Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2014
Developers release downtown Kimpton Hotel renderings

The proposed 10-story, 150-room hotel planned for the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street will feature mixed-use space on the ground floor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Lake Club's Melissa Howard said she wants to bring her business experience to Tallahassee to benefit the Sarasota-Manatee area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch woman says it's time to run for the Florida House

Lake Club's Melissa Howard enters the race for the Florida District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
Sean White.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sean White

The Riverview High quarterback talks offseason improvement areas and overcoming mistakes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Colony Beach and Tennis Association board members will recommend a final development proposal to unit owners in September.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 10, 2011
Four finalists chosen to redevelop Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

The Colony Association announced that the pool of developer finalists has been narrowed down to four companies' proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 1, 2012
Neighbors: Nell Rude

For the past three years, Sarasota resident Nell Rude has been creating an exhibit to thank American veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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