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By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon |
April 11, 2012

Nathan Benderson: 'One of a Kind'

Nathan Benderson, who grew up in the Great Depression, turned a hardscrabble childhood into a lifetime of business success and unbridled philanthropy. He died April 7.

East County
News

By David Conway |
February 18, 2015

YOUR CANDIDATES: District Two

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer is profiling the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. This week, we talked with District 2 candidates.

Sarasota
News

By Nolan Peterson |
March 13, 2014

Siesta Chamber's new leader shares insights

After her first week on the job, new Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debra Lynn-Schmitz reflects on the Key's challenges and opportunities and her vision and how to keep the island's tourism industry booming.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Adam Hughes |
April 23, 2015

Sapphire Shores home sells for $9 million

A house in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Kurt Schultheis |
May 26, 2010

Jaleski resigns

Commissioner Gene Jaleski resigned from the Town Commission Tuesday, May 25. In his resignation letter, he apologized to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee, which he offended in an e-mail he sent Saturday, May 22.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam McTeer |
May 14, 2009

Larger than Life

Tom Hennessy, the fire chief for Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District, will retire June 12. During his 30 years of service he's seen the district grow from four full-time employees to 96.

East County
News

By Roger Drouin |
April 11, 2013

Sports Page considers new location

If the city approves an exemption and conditional-use application, the bar's old granite bar top will be moved into the new space.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
July 3, 2013

After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed

Tom Savage withdrew his application to donate an Iwo Jima memorial to Sarasota because of commission opposition, but commissioners say they were putting in due diligence.

Sarasota
News

By June LeBell |
June 8, 2011

Music Review: The Sarasota Music Festival

Driving home Friday, June 3, from the country's No. 1 beach, top down on my convertible, Sirius satellite radio was playing Schubert's "Trout" quintet in a knockout performance by the Takacs Quartet with pianist Andreas Haefliger and bassist Joseph Carver.

Arts + Culture

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 20, 2012

Crosswalk construction starts this month

A Florida Department of Transportation project aimed at improving pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road has evolved from raised medians to six crosswalks.

Siesta Key
News

By Nick Reichert |
April 1, 2015

Sarasota Film Festival: Reel Big Fest

Sarasota Film Festival’s programmers spend countless hours screening movies year-round. The result? More than 200 films for your viewing pleasure.

Arts + Culture

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 10, 2013

Colony unit owners favor a rebuild

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon said the vote 'is clearly in favor of a rebuild' and plans to ask a redevelopment committee to pick a future developer.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
September 19, 2012

Manatee County School Board adopts budget, makes cuts

Board members adopted a $555 million budget and approved $6 million in cuts.

East County
News

By David G. Muller |
September 19, 2012

My View: Social Media 101: a guide for community associations

Like it or not, the social-media revolution is here to stay. Many argue that social media will ultimately become as important to our daily lives as the discovery of fire (790,000 years ago) or the creation of the wheel (in 3,500 B.C.).

East County
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
June 12, 2014

Sarasota resident aims to qualify for Boston Marathon

Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy was one of eight people recently chosen to join a group of national ambassadors representing Team CHOCOLATE MILK.

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo and Robin Roy |
March 19, 2010

Principal Dragon circles back to his roots

Principal Steve Dragon will become Southside Elementary School's new principal in July.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
February 2, 2011

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to give Manatee County just more than $1 million to launch public bus service to Lakewood Ranch. But who would use it? And how does public transportation fit within Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's future plans?