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Gregg Kaplan runs Longboat-Key-based LBK Contractors & Design, a homebuilding and remodeling firm. Kaplan was previously CEO of Cinnabon, the chain of cinnamon roll bakeries. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2011
Gregg Kaplan shares life lessons

Gregg Kaplan's executive lessons revolve around a key theme: Don't be afraid to take chances.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karol Borkowski took this sunset photo from her backyard in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Weekly Winner: Beautiful Backdrop

Karol Borkowski took this sunset photo from her backyard in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2010
Real Estate: Three-bedroom Harmony home sells for $645,000

A home in Harmony tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Feb. 17 to Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Author D.D. Scott, Sarasota, and Cheri Christiansen, owner of Four Pillars, hold a number of Scott'    s published books during her first writing workshop.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 18, 2017
Paging potential authors in Lakewood Ranch

Best-selling author begins a 12-part workshop to inspire others to write.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2016
Key of Sea strikes a perfect chord

The Key of Sea choir held its final performance of the year March 29, at the Players Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Six Women with Brain Death'

'Six Women with Brain Death' takes audiences on a wild ride at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bill Dillard (left) is a longtime Bahi Hut customer and tiki enthusiast. Scott Spear hopes to preserve the history of the Bahi Hut, one of just two authentic tiki bars that remain in Florida.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2017
Tiki tradition lives on at Sarasota's Bahi Hut

In the dark corners of a North Trail dive, a uniquely American art movement lives on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 22, 2017
Euphemia Haye walks for a cure

The annual JDRF-affiliated walk took place on April 22 at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 20, 2014
Ionie Healing Center & Raw Food Café: A holistic approach to dining

Ionie Healing Center & Raw Food Café: A holistic approach to dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 19, 2018
Gocio flips for Principal's Breakfast

Gocio Elementary School Principal Steve Royce, and his father Sid, made 500 pancakes for the Principal's Breakfast on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Woman'   s Exchange has not made a decision about its plans for the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Future of Woman’s Exchange remains unclear

The city made zoning changes to accommodate the expansion of the consignment shop, but the Woman’s Exchange still may not stay in its Orange Avenue home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 1, 2009
Siesta Key condo sells for $562,500

A condominium in Fisherman's Cove tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Sept. 2 to Sept. 9. Carolyn Byers, trustee, sold her Unit A-304 condominium at 8900 Blind Pass Road to William Bortz, of Parachute, Colo., for $562,500.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 11, 2017
The Songbird Returns: Maria Wirries sings Cole Porter

Maria Wirries returns to Sarasota to celebrate Cole Porter in Artist Series Concerts’ season finale.

  • Arts + Culture
My grandfather, Burton E. Carson I, served with Gen. John Pershing's American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. During World War II, my grandfather served on the homefront as part of Civil Defense.
  • By Kelly Carson |
  • June 28, 2017
For all its warts, America really is great

My family has been at the forefront of our nation's history since the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Second grader Rylan Post said her favorite part about manatees is that they have nails on their flippers. She's helped adopt eight of the manatees.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 1, 2019
Adopting Manatees in Manatee County

As of April 23, students adopted nearly 70 manatees between the two classes, meaning the students have raised about $1,400.

  • East County
  • Schools
Colin Lane in Chapatti. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 19, 2015
Theater Review: 'Chapatti'

Theater Review: 'Chapatti'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 3, 2015
Off the Beaten Path: Exploring Old Florida with Matt Allison

Off the Beaten Path: Exploring Old Florida with Matt Allison

  • Arts + Culture
Although almost all the houses on Vamo had the same floorplan at one time, most have received additions and updates; many have maintained the old, Spanish-style architecture. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 25, 2014
VIDEO: Hidden history

Founded in 1925, Vamo Drive has brought its residents together into a close-knit community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Moran, Nancy Detert, Nicole Rissler and Charles Hines concluded the event with the official reveal of the bond
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 28, 2019
County closes on land for Legacy Trail extension

The event took place in Payne Park, 2110 Adams Lane, where the Legacy Trail extension is to end in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 23, 2014
Friends amass business buy-in

Lakewood Ranch High seniors aim for business growth through professional networking alliance.

  • East County
  • News
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