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Four major retail businesses are moving into the Palmer Ranch area: Costco, Lowe’s, Kohl’s and Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota. The owners of the Pelican Plaza shopping center are hoping to attract a fifth, by redeveloping the center.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2011
TOP STORY, FEB.: Ranch Rejuvenation

With four new major retail stores soon to open in the Palmer Ranch area and the search on for a fifth, the south Sarasota community is seeing a surge in business revitalization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barista Claudia Aridus pours a latte while Sara Rountree rinses a cup at Sips this January. The popular north-end coffee shop is expanding with a second location on Longboat Key.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 16, 2026
Longboat Key coffee shop's success brews expansion

A second Sips, with the exact name still to be determined, will open where Turtle Coffee Bar once operated.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 2, 2009
Engel & Volkers absorbs Wedebrock sales division

Longboat Key-based Wedebrock's 25 sales agents will become part of Engel & Völkers, a Germany-based firm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Allison Silver at one of the shop's refrigerated workstations.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 20, 2011
Putting the joy back in cooking

Today, I am making spinach-and-cheese cannelloni for dinner. Here's how. I walk into a brightly lit, absolutely spotless kitchen.

  • Arts + Culture
Donna Birmbaum, who organizes the art studio, works on the beginning stages of a stone sculpture.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat Harbour houses creative spaces for residents

From a wood shop to a stone sculpting studio, Longboat Harbour gives its residents places to come together and create art.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Edward Pick
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
Father Pick gets corny on vacation

The Rev. Emeritus Edward Pick, of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, made a recent visit to the Michigan home of Tim and Susan Clarke.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 18, 2012
Stars, stripes and sand castles

For the past 40 years, John and Bernie Kindt have been visiting Longboat Key from Ohio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fruitville Elementary teacher Laurie Butler dressed as The Cat in the Hat to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fruitville Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Students at Fruitville Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday Friday, March 2, with a visit from Junior League of Sarasota volunteers. Students wore Seuss-themed hats and visited with first-grade teacher Laurie Butler, who was dressed as The Cat in the Hat. Volunteers read Dr. Seuss' books to each class in honor of the rhyme smith's birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bea Dunayer with Jacob Baram. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Temple gets into the Hanukkah spirit

Temple Emanu-El Religious School caught the Hanukkah spirit Sunday, Dec. 11 at a school-wide campus celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2013
Carriage rides offered in Lakewood Ranch tonight

The Valentine's Day rides were cancelled because of inclement weather.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Veronika Bajtaka submitted this photo, taken near Ken Thompson Parkway overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kristy Cail submitted this photo of a family of owls perched in a mango tree in her yard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tricia Farrington focuses all her attention on making pecan caramel apples
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2022
Kilwins owner says Waterside, Lakewood Ranch is in for a treat

A confectionery franchise finds a sweet spot at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2015
New Starbucks slated for the North Trail

North Tamiami Trail could get its first Starbucks, as the city of Sarasota is reviewing plans for the popular coffee shop to replace the former site of El Pescador.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon just before 10 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2014
Mall at UTC opens

Taubman Centers and Benderson Development today welcomed the public for the 10 a.m. opening of The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Through Dec. 6, residents can respond to a 16-question survey regarding their views of the downtown area.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 2, 2013
Sarasota holds survey on downtown business mix

Over the next week, the city of Sarasota is holding a survey as part of a market study to determine the optimal retail mix for the downtown area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Molly Gummin strikes a pose
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Foxy Lady Joseph Ribkoff Show

Foxy Lady of Siesta Key invited customers to a night of fashion at their Joesph Ribkoff fashion show, Thursday Nov. 7. The night included shopping, drinks, fashion and a raffle. Proceeds from the night benefitted Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 11, 2010
From the heart

We asked elementary-school students from Bay Haven School of Basics Plus and Ashton Elementary to tell us their favorite Valentine's Day activities and divulge their favorite holiday treats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 28 Tired of it 4 p.m. - 1900 block of South Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Incident. Complainant said when he returned to his car in a parking lot, he noticed someone had let the air out of its right front tire. The man believes an elderly man, who likes to watch the parking lot, is to blame.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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