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The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for years as the city has sought a project for the land. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Developers pitch Rosemary project

Rosemary Square, a mixed-use 'catalyst project,' would feature residential, commercial and theater space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • June 22, 2012
Keeping Up with the Neighbors: book publishing in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

Keeping Up with the Neighbors: book publishing in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 5, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Forrest Properties' Nick Derby comes weekly to check on the apartment complex site just south of Ranch Lake Apartments. The new apartment community will have patio homes, town homes and apartments.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
Developers buy into apartments in Lakewood Ranch area

Hundreds of new apartments on the way in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • February 20, 2020
Lessons from the heart

The middle-aged population need to become more aware and start taking precautions against cardiovascular disease.

  • Health
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 21, 2020
Fr. Gerry

The family, including his sisters, Mary, Aine, Catherine, Brigid and Josephine, of the late Father Gerry Finegan thank you all for your expressions of sympathy and the kindness shown to us over the recent months on his passing.  

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Regina Gurland in her garage turned pottery workshop. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2017
Happy Birthday, Regina!

The local pottery artist turns 100 on Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 3, 2021
Martha Ellen “Miss Marty” Macallister

Martha Ellen “Miss Marty” Macallister passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 in Wayne, PA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Bayfront 20:20 stakeholders Bob Easterle, Virginia Haley and Michael Klauber have helped steer the creation of a new entity that will take the lead on planning.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
Planning group to take the lead on bayfront redevelopment

For more than two years, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has rallied residents around revitalizing the city’s waterfront. By the fall, a new group will assume the responsibility of coming up with an actual master plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Click inside to view this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2018
S.R. 70 expansion under consideration

State seeks public input for Lakewood Ranch area road improvement project.

  • East County
  • News
Caragiulo
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2014
Commissioners discuss upcoming vacancies

With two city commissioners planning to resign in November, the three remaining commissioners will need to select replacements to serve out those terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 2, 2017
Labor Day Regatta sails Sarasota Bay

Despite a lack of wind, spirits were high on the first day of the 71st Annual Labor Day Regatta.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spencer Carter plays safety and running back for Booker High.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2015
Leaving a Mark

Booker High senior safety Spencer Carter hopes to bring a district championship back to Booker for the first time since 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Braden River Preserve will have direct access to the Braden River. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2018
Manatee County takes steps to conserve land

Alternative funding solution makes way for Braden River Preserve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 13, 2011
Deal Us In

Negative double leads to a heart suit

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2015
Taking minutes

The length of City Commission meetings has become a topic of concern for those sitting on the board, after commissioners questioned the structure of those meetings during two recent discussions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the city has not yet secured any land for a project, Rosemary residents produced a rendering envisioning what a park could look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
Rosemary District refines park vision

Neighborhood leaders are seeking resident input on a potential community park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 18, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts parish picnic

The church hosted its first social event in about a year and invited parishioners to pack a picnic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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