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Throughout the Bay Island neighborhood, construction on new homes serves as evidence of  the increased residential sales in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Real estate market strengthens in Bay Island

The north Siesta Key neighborhood has rebounded strongly from the recession, and the area is dotted with home sales and construction

  • Sarasota
  • News
If the amendment to the golf cart ordinance should pass at the Oct. 6 Manatee County Commission meeting, golf carts will be banned from driving on Tara Boulevard.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 30, 2015
Are golf carts a hazard?

The Manatee County Commission will determine whether approved golf cart use makes the cut on Tara Boulevard and Whitfield Avenue.

  • East County
  • News
Ian Black and Jim Soda, led by instructor Rosann Argenti, hold the single whip push pose.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 1, 2015
Tai Chi trains mind and body

The 300-year-old Chinese exercise form provides activity with little stress to the body.

  • Health
Longbeach Village peacocks that evade trappers will be shot with a tranquilizer dart.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Commission seeks to reduce peacock population

A trapper could get a golden egg of $25,000 to cull the Longbeach Village peacock population to 12 males.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Isles Master Association Board voted Monday afternoon not to allow the town to use the more convenient Bay Isles Beach Club as one of its access points for dump trucks bringing sand to the sand starved shoreline.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Bay Isles denies town beach access

Despite pleas from the town, Bay Isles residents won’t open their private beach club to dump trucks for an upcoming project to replenish shores in need of sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jerry Bilik will spend hours writing and arranging scores at his keyboard piano in his and his wife Helga's living room in Pelican Cove.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 24, 2015
Jerry Bilik says if it ain't Baroque, fix it

Composer Jerry Bilik is on a mission to put classical music back in the mainstream by appealing to listeners — not musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
Although a developer had grand plans for the site in 2007, the bayfront land is still vacant.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
New Quay site owner revives plans along bayfront

The owner of 14.5 acres of bayfront land is preparing a mixed-use project including condo, hotel and retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Operating on St. Armands Circle for more than a decade, Southwest Parking Co. owner Rodney Tregembo believes problems with his valet service have been rare in the commercial tourist district.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2015
St. Armands stakeholders lob complaints at valet service

The city has issued a formal warning to the operator of the St. Armands Circle valet stand, inspiring a reexamination of how the service is run.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CANDance Champions
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 28, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.29.15

Meet our gem, fête a social editor, iPhone shopping and much more ...

  • Black Tie
Floridays Project Manager James Brearley told the Longboat Observer Feb. 11 his company was able to reach an agreement with the gas station, which led to a contract for the bank building on Feb. 10.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Floridays banks on north end

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co.'s contract to purchase two vacant properties could spur north-end redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
MLFB Vice President Frank Murtha has been scrambling to set up his fledgling league's first season.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Bold MLFB made right choice picking Lakewood Ranch for its headquarters

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Clerk Trish Granger said she won't make a public records request to the city of Sarasota for boxes of files she believes should be transferred to the town.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2016
Record control dispute lingers on Longboat

Who’s in charge of the public records associated with the Manasota League of Cities? It depends on whom you ask.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As Cask & Ale seeks to open next to Evie's Tavern & Grill, some downtown residents are raising concern about the proliferation of bars on Main Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
Are there too many bars in the downtown mix?

For the second time in a year, some residents are concerned about a proposed bar in the 1500 block of Main Street. Can Cask & Ale get past the barriers to entry?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort tennis courts are part of a recreational lease dispute that now involves sanctions being levied against Colony Lender LLC.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 18, 2015
Sanctions on the docket for Colony Lender

The Association will argue lawsuits should be dismissed. Colony Lender vows to appeal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
cinderella
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 18, 2015
Movie Review: Cinderella

Movie Review: Cinderella

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tom Baril and Danni Bleil produce personal pizzas packed with fresh ingredients around Sarasota. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 15, 2015
Power of Pizza

Polpo Pizza Co. brings a new spin to the art of pizza making in Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jen Horvat has done marketing for a museum, AOL and a variety of other organizations. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
Conversation with Jen Horvat

When GreyHawk Landing resident Jennifer Horvat moved to the area from Michigan four years ago, she took her time determining for which organization she wanted to volunteer.

  • East County
  • News
Darwin Santa Maria has always been inspired by Emeril Lagasse and says he is honored to be featured on the show and to talk about his Peruvian roots. (Photo by Nick Friedman)
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 21, 2015
Darwin's on 4th to be featured in Emeril Lagasse's Cooking Channel show

The "BAM!" celebrity chef will interview Darwin Santa Maria and discuss his cooking style and Peruvian roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Mark Kauffman stands in front of a rendering of the Courthouse Centre, which he helped develop. He says his real estate career doubles as family time, for he works with his daughter, son and granddaughter. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2015
Q+A with Mark Kauffman

If you’ve been to downtown Sarasota, odds are you’ve interacted with a project in which Mark Kauffman has played a part.

  • Sarasota
  • News
correa
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 24, 2015
TWIS Asks: Isaac Correa, owner of Baker & Wife

TWIS Asks: Isaac Correa, owner of Baker & Wife

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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