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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 18, 2010
Golden Apple could close

The 40-year-old downtown Sarasota dinner theater may have to shut down, because two simultaneous construction projects will take away its customer parking areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
380 Bunker Hill, Osprey
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 27, 2013
3 Things: What $1 Million Buys in Sarasota

One million dollars is a pretty impressive price point, even in the rarefied world of Sarasota real estate. For that kind of money, expect to find something special. Size does matter, but not as much as style, luxury and a premium location. Here's a selection of homes priced at or near the $1 million mark. Each residence exemplifies the options currently available for affluent buyers.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Younger presents beach-monitoring data

Commissioner Phillip Younger created charts using beach-monitoring data from the town's beach engineer, Coastal Planning and Engineering, and presented them to the Town Commission earlier this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 16, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The strict geometry of the home’s façade is enlivened by tropical plants. The home is thought to be the work of Ralph and William Zimmerman, father and son architects of the Sarasota School.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 7, 2017
Checking all the boxes

A Sapphire Shores beauty offers just about everything.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
"The Grapes of Wrath" runs March 12 through April 19, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 31, 2013
THEATER: Highlighting the 2014 season

Marty Fugate names the top theater events he's looking forward to in the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Melissa Williams |
  • May 26, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101: Greenside Bunker

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 30, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 30, 2013

Today's stories: Longboat Key partners with University of Florida; Sarasota Police to offer virtual ride-along; Nordstrom Rack prepares for grand opening; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 6, 2013
Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
NewGate students spent their first day of class learning to sail. Out of 27 students 10 of the students experienced sailing for the first time.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 21, 2013
NewGate students start school year with sailing

NewGate students spent the first day of school learning team- and community-building skills through sailing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

Sarasota city commissioners discussed extending a ban on events at St. Armands Circle Park through April, but City Attorney Robert Fournier strongly discouraged the move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 500-foot long jetty has been baking in the Florida sun for since it was completed in 1957.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 31, 2017
Manatee County proposes replacing Longboat Pass Inlet jetty

The 50-year-old barrier at the south of Anna Maria island is leaking sand, so Manatee county wants to replace it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County's Emergency Operations Center was bustling on Friday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2017
Manatee County issues mandatory evacuation for low-lying areas

Those living in mobile and manufactured homes also told to evacuate

  • East County
  • News
Dancers kept the audience captivated throughout their performance.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Braden River High School showcases student talent

Braden River High School's Academy of Arts and Communications Technology hosted its fourth annual Art & Film Festival March 9.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2012
EMB Pee Wee squad posts shutout

The East Manatee Bulldogs Pee Wee team opened the season with a 24-0 shutout of the Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eric Delaney carries The Kovac at CrossFit Lakeland for a GoRuck Challenge.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 28, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Eric Delaney

Eric Delaney, 25, got into CrossFit two years ago when a friend told him about a new workout he was doing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 28, 2015
Behind the Bar with: Jack Dusty

Batten down the hatches with Jack Dusty's nautical new cocktail

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 22, 2009
County hires new fire chief

With current Fire Chief Brian Gorski retiring at the end of the month, the county has hired its new chief from Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Obituary: Mary Petruccione Hongen

Mary Petruccione Hongen,100, of Lakeland and Longboat Key, died Nov. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Garwood rang the bell at Longboat Key's Publix for the first time this season.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 16, 2017
Ringing in the holiday spirit

A stint for the Kiwanis Club at the Salvation Army kettle puts a jingle in the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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