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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 19, 2017
Three things about Sarasota living

One of a kind homes offer personality galore.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Community AIDS Network CEO Richard Carlisle accepts an award during the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Business.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 8, 2016
Community AIDS Network celebrates 25 years

The Community Aids Network has been up and running for a quarter of a century.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2016
Ted Weiller remembered as friend, philanthropist

Weiller, 85, died Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Renick
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 19, 2015
Teams Renick opens its doors on Longboat

Team Renick real estate agency expanded to Longboat Key in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 10, 2015
Bridging the Gap: Ryanito's hip-hop dreams for Sarasota

Bridging the Gap: Ryanito's hip-hop dreams for Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Lorraine Road, which is unpaved south of University Parkway, will become a four-lane road that connects to Fruitville Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2016
SMR digs new territory

SMR begins Waterside, its first major residential project in Sarasota County this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 13, 2016
Film review: '10 Cloverfield Lane'

'10 Cloverfield Lane' is a cleverly constructed nail-biter, reminiscent of Hitchcock.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This rendering depicts the two-lane John Ringling Causeway with wider sidewalks and enhanced landscaping. The other side will include a bike and running track to promote healthier living.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
City shares plans for two-lane Ringling Bridge

Expanding on an effort to make Fruitville Road more pedestrian-friendly, city staff says a narrower John Ringling Causeway presents exciting opportunities for recreational use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction of the lead up to the south end of the bridge is underway off of Winding Stream Way.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 6, 2016
Construction update: Ft. Hamer Bridge

Waterlefe residents express concern about construction noise and landscape destruction.

  • East County
  • News
The $100,000 grant will go toward funding the 2015-2016, which includes productions of "West Side Story" and a world premiere of the original musical "Josephine." Micheal Donald Edwards, producing artistic director, announces the season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Asolo Rep receives $100,000 grant from Barancik Foundation

The gift will go toward supporting the 2015-2016 season as well as continuing the studies and community programs in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2015
Tree removal prompts more questions

Creekwood resident Elizabeth Sullivan questions the value of the new diverging diamond interchange under construction.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • A time to celebrate |
  • December 16, 2015
Just Married: Lauren and John

Lauren and John Wohlwend were married Nov. 21

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Studio Space: Kim Westad

Westad left a life in graphic design to get her hands dirty and create in clay.

  • Arts + Culture
Richard Gere gives a moving and dramatic turn as a homeless man in "Time Out of Mind"
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces opening and closing night films

"Time Out of Mind" starring Richard Gere and "I'll See You in My Dreams" starring Blythe Danner to open and close festival, respectively

  • Arts + Culture
Louise Levinson, right, has lived in Lakewood Ranch for 16 years. “We’ve watched (the community) grow and the traffic has grown proportionally,” she says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2015
MPO seeks input on future road planning

The MPO hosted its second of about 20 focus group meetings last week in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 18, 2015
Consultant continues search for new Gulf Coast Community Foundation CEO

Spencer Stuart has released a six-page candidate and position specification in its nationwide search to find a replacement for Gulf Coast Community Foundation President and CEO Teri Hansen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Frosty has lived in River Club since he was erected by his creator, the late Dan Burgett, in 1997. He has lived off River Club Boulevard at the home of Don and Mary Lou DeBolt since 2003. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2014
Frosty returns

He's big, costly and a bear to maintain. But new owners vow to keep River Club's famous snowman shining next year.

  • East County
  • News
Mote President/CEO Michael Crosby, founder Genie Clark and President Emeritus Kumar Mahadevan (Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 25, 2015
Mote founder Genie Clark dies at 92

Eugenie Clark was affectionately known as the ‘Shark Lady’ for her research.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new downtown high-rise proposal has drawn the ire of residents and merchants alike.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2014
Questions surround DeMarcay Hotel development

From nearby residents and merchants to developers and city officials, a number of groups have issues when it comes to the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The motorized boat ramp will be installed next week. It will be 58 feet of solid concrete, with about 30 feet under water. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 6, 2014
Blackburn Point Park project: halfway there

Despite unique construction challenges - including piles of strange rocks - the park should still open in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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