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The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort currently has 102 rooms.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Hilton looks to expand property

Ocean Properties Vice President of Operations Andy Berger recently met with town officials to discuss a redevelopment of the property that could double its room count.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Jo and Stan Rutstein
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 10, 2019
Cause 4 Hope shines light on Parkinson's

The annual Neuro Challenge Foundation gala was hosted March 9 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Project supporters wore green and opponents wore yellow to Wednesday's meeting on the Selby Gardens master plan proposal.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2019
Planning Board hears initial arguments on Selby Gardens plans

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens representatives and city staff members spoke about the contentious master plan for the gardens’ bayfront campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects connected to an Aug. 1 theft on Lido Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2016
VIDEO: Police work to identify Lido theft suspects

Two subjects took surveillance cameras from a Lido Key condo earlier this month — and were caught on camera in the process, the Sarasota Police Department says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The owners of Short Stop Market said the neighboring Woman'    s Exchange consignment store is purchasing the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2017
Short Stop Market to close

Owners of the Short Stop Market announced the Orange Avenue convenience store will close next month following the sale of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sylvia McNichol |
  • June 23, 2010
BP ads adding insult to injury

I know business is tough, and you are getting what you can get. But, the BP ads about the oil spill are just too much.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Celia Garcia Nogales, Irene Garibay, Nancy Markle and Jeff Schwartz stand next to a one-eighth model for Nogales and Garibay's winning statue design, which will be erected southwest of the college's new library in the summer of 2016.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 1, 2015
Ringling College unveils new public statue for new library

Conceived by students Irene Garibay and Celia Garcia Nogales, the proposed 11-feet tall public statue will be erected in the summer of 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
"Bonnie and Clyde" runs Nov. 16 through Dec. 19 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre's Mertz Theatre.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 13, 2010
Music Review: Season Preview

A snapshot of this season's upcoming performances from The Sarasota Opera, The Sarasota Orchestra, The Asolo Repertory Theatre and more.

  • Arts + Culture
Thanks to Hurricane Irma's expected arrival this weekend, Riverview has moved its home football game against Palmetto to Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., as have Sarasota High and Booker High, who play each other at Booker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota schools move football games to Thursday

The dates were changed to avoid Hurricane Irma this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gracie Marston.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Gracie Marston

Braden River cross-country freshman Gracie Marston talks her running origins and her family's love of surfing

  • East County
  • Sports
The Ringling’s Center for Asian Art is now the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Center for Asian Art. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 10, 2018
Scene & Heard: Thursday, Oct. 11

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Burglaries, larcenies down on Longboat Key

The official statistics for the first six months of 2011 show a drop in many types of property crimes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This lot on Higel Avenue boasts deep-water access to Sarasota Bay, a unique feature driving demand for land.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 2, 2012
Vacant lots hot on Siesta Key

The scars from the housing crash are beginning to fade from the Key as empty land plots begin changing hands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lesli Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of an opossum with a baby on its head.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Nov. 12

Lesli Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of an opossum with a baby on its head.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2012
BCC work session cancelled

A transportation-related work session for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners scheduled for today has been cancelled.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 3, 2016
Christmas in Candyland grants holiday wishes

It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Michael's On East Dec. 2.

  • Black Tie
Benderson Development purchased the two parcels that make up Hanna Plaza for a combined $951,500 in 2011.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2013
Benderson plans Village construction

The developer has started the permitting process to renovate a building on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 11,700-square-foot retail plaza will connect to the Publix store. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Publix shops plan revisions to P&Z

The latest preliminary application includes landscaping and layout changes and states that the plaza's CVS store could be open 24/7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beachgoers have less access at the North Shore Road beach access as sand erodes to the Longbeach seawall. (courtesy of Gene Jaleski)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 29, 2015
Sand loss at north end continues

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski continues to report rapid sand loss at the North Shore Road beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 6, 2013
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County under tropical storm warning; Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing; Manatee County to allow backyard chickens; Florida's key fruit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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