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Members of the public attend a Manatee County Planning Commission meeting. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2016
Experts tackle growth, development in Manatee County

A presentation tonight will educate the public on the county's growth management and land-use processes.

  • East County
  • News
Steven Weinshel and Brent Rubin combined their medical expertise to open Neurogenx on University Parkway.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2016
Greenbrook 'retirees' open Neurogenx office in Sarasota

New business

  • East County
  • News
curly-hairs
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • April 7, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

Let's Talk Locks: Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 30, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival Roundup

Sarasota Music Festival certainly had a major scare last year when it almost went out of business. But, thanks to the good graces of the Jay and Becky Kaiserman Foundation, the festival was rescued. Better still, it's been resuscitated and is moving in directions that could keep it afloat for many decades to come.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2014
Dominant Defender

Cardinal Mooney junior Alex Stoffel helped lead the boys lacrosse team to its first district title in three years this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Cops Corner 07.15.10

Unknown person(s) placed what appeared to be fireworks inside the complainant's mailbox. Upon discharge, the mailbox was destroyed.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"The Whipping Man" runs through Feb. 2, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 7, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Whipping Man'

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's current production of Matthew Lopez' 'The Whipping Man' takes audiences to a Passover like no other.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 24, 2012
Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
File photo Two permeable adjustable groins, like the two groins placed behind The Islander Club, will be placed on the north end of the Key after the town receives state and federal permits.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Groin-plan delay worries residents

North-end condo owners fear an agreement to hold off on building a groin on Beer Can Island leaves them and their properties at risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Megan Mahoney Photography
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 25, 2018
Brooklynites hatch unique birth plan

Dina and Austin Scherer didn't want to give birth to their son in New York, so they thought of the next best place – Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
AIPRC Executive Director Donna Dunio, Arnold Simonsen, Patty Sabow and Barbara Koetsier. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
News Briefs

Town to hold first town center public workshop; Arnold Simonsen donates $13,000 to Aging in Paradise; Town hires special counsel for bridge damages claim; Town issues permit for $2 million home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Day 1 crew on the building site. Includes Stock Signature Homes and Lake Club volunteers as well as Habitat volunteers and staff.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • May 22, 2019
Getting their hands dirty

Residents of Lakewood Ranch's Lake Club community come together to build for Habitat for Humanity.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 72 State Representative candidate Liz Alpert with Mathew Wilson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Incumbent State Representatives and their challengers faced off at the regular Tiger Bay Club luncheon Thursday, Sept. 6 at Michael's on East. Senator Lisa Carlton moderated the event before guests enjoyed a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tableseide Restaurant Group CEO Joe Seidensticker is focusing on opening new restaurants in Sarasota and beyond.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 17, 2018
The Francis set to close this fall

The downtown event space, located in the ground level of the Palm Avenue parking garage, will be replaced with new tenants, the property owner said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In his role with the county, Jeff Maultsby was involved with projects such as the approval of a new spring training facility in North Port.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
School district names county official as COO

Sarasota County Schools selected Jeff Maultsby, Sarasota County’s director of business and economic development, as its new chief operating officer and assistant superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dramaturg Lauryn Sasso, actress and guest artist Gail Rastorfer, FSU/Asolo Conservatory third-year student Erin Whitney and Stage Manager Kelly Borgia rehearse with playwright Deborah Zoe Laufer and director Sean Daniels (not pictured).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Unplugged allows Asolo Rep audience to plug in to up-and-coming plays

The Havasupai Indians call the burnt-orange cliffs of the Grand Canyon home, and their tribe's oral history suggests they emanated from the vast natural wonder, said to be the tribe's guardian.

  • Arts + Culture
Rick Mills left his position as Manatee County superintendent May 13.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 14, 2015
Rick Mills says goodbye to Manatee County School District

May 13 was Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills' last day with the Manatee County School Board. Mills is replaced by interim Superintendent Don Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Dead fish began washing up on Casey Key beach this week. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation has been cleaning up the fish that wash onshore. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 11, 2012
Red tide inches its way northward

Mote scientists continue to collect water samples and work with the county health department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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