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The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort currently has 102 rooms.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Hilton looks to expand property

Ocean Properties Vice President of Operations Andy Berger recently met with town officials to discuss a redevelopment of the property that could double its room count.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Opera will perform Verdi's 'Nabucco' March 2-24. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 3, 2018
Sarasota Opera announces its 2019 diamond anniversary season

The 60th anniversary of the company will feature a return to many company favorites — including one by Verdi — along with two local premieres and a new concert series.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 20, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Sandra Lindqvist

Elegant Sandra Lindqvist is a Southern belle, but with a European style. Married to Erik for 30 years, she spends summers in his native Stockholm, Sweden, but is immersed in Sarasota charity events during season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
County budget could take unanticipated $10-million hit

A judge's ruling and legislative action last week could have a negative impact of more than $10 million on Sarasota County's 2013 fiscal-year budget.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
American Barb Mucha attempts at putt during the 2015 ISPS Handa Cup, at Palm-Aire Country Club.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2016
ISPS Handa Cup postponed to 2017

The ISPS Handa Cup will not be played Nov. 1 through Nov. 6, at Palm-Aire Country Club as previously scheduled.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dumaka Atkins coaches his guys in camp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2017
Booker football wants to make program's former glory new again

It has brought in coaches with ties to the school's past.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tom Harmer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2017
Harmer tells County Commission he's Longboat-bound

County Administrator says he will stay until December, pending town's approval of contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police Chief Peter Abbott submitted his resignation Tuesday, May 18.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Why He's Out

Departed Police Chief Peter Abbott and City Manager Bob Bartolotta say little about their relationship. Evidence paints a divergent picture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karmic Journey has his tail fluffed up. The one-year-old winner was only two ribbons aways from a grand champion designation.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
This week in history 10.1.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 1, 2017
Citizens’ role in planning and development

STOP's approach is half right

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kyle Wray, a senior, has been fighting lower-body stress injuries since his freshman year.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2017
Injuries force cross-country Mustang to change routine

The injuries began during the senior's freshman season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
Dirty dogs receive new leashes on life

Out of pure love for her dog, Luka, and to keep her clean, 32-year-old entrepreneur Asli Uysal created the Chakra Dog soap bar, an all-natural, glycerin-based soap that effectively cleanses a dog's skin and coat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Fun and art take place all the time on our campus," Kathleen List says. "It's a completely different environment here (than other university libraries) — people are so inspired to do things."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 14, 2014
Archiving a Career

Kathleen List never wanted to be a librarian. But in her 17 years heading up Ringling College's library, she found the perfect outlet for her art education.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 15, 2010
MY VIEW: Bust the incentives addiction

There are cycles, there are vicious cycles and then there are local government incentives to attract businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee County adopts fiscal year 2016 budget

As the county unrolls next fiscal year's budget, effective Oct. 1, officials shift the funding responsibilities of indigent health care to the county's general fund reserves.

  • East County
  • News
A wooden model depicts Dan Johnson's symphony hall design, “Discovery." Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 12, 2016
CityLab Sarasota students design a new future for the bayfront

The Center for Architecture Sarasota exhibit showcases visions for a bayfront cultural district.

  • Arts + Culture
Grammy-nominated singer Deborah Cox performs a song from Asolo Rep's upcoming Broadway-bound musical "Josephine."
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2016
Asolo Repertory Theatre previews world premiere of 'Josephine'

Deborah Cox performed a sneak preview of songs from the upcoming Broadway-bound musical.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Records show 819 single-family homes were sold last year in East County. Sales and permits are expected to rise this year. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Property sales: Going up or down?

It was an easy decision for Ron Javate to trade Chicago's bustle for life in the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 13, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Tasti D-Lite

With summer right around the corner, Tasti D-Lite in St. Armands Circle has over 100 flavors of frozen dessert to help you beat the heat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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