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The eatery is expected to open in early 2020 in the 2,000-square-foot space adjacent to Acropolis Greek Taverna along Cattlemen Road.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2019
Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High orienteers Ethan Camparo and Kora Turner have what it takes to make it through the woods.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
Orienteering can spin your emotional compass

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 16, 2012
Matt's List: Seven ways to become famous in Sarasota

Matt's List: Seven ways to become famous in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Co-Chairs Tia Castle and Lucy Nicandri
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 30, 2015
A Nautical Night of Giving

A Nautical Night of Giving kicks off Power Boat Grand Prix Festival

  • Black Tie
Johnson Preserve at Braden River was purchased with general county revenues and converted into a passive park. File Photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2020
New tax would fund conservation effort in Manatee County

Referendum will ask for a raise in millage to provide funds for environmentally significant lands in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Achre, John Brill, Susan McGuire and Sidney Turner Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2019
Rotary recognition

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key recognized some of its most dedicated members with awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton 86-year-old Bernita Franzel selects from hundreds of frames with the help of volunteer optician Anna Seigneurie.  Glasses were made on site so Franzel could take home her new pair.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2019
Medical prayers answered in Bradenton

Remote Area Medical's return to Manatee County iis a blessing for those who can't afford medical care.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 8, 2014
Home feature: The Jungle House

Coined 'Villa Selva,' Spanish for 'jungle house,' Don Connelly and Rebecca Saggau's Siesta Key home radiates the ambience of a rainforest resort.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
Siesta Key has long tradition of putting county on the map

In a 15-minute history lesson, a county official traced the Key from its first recognition, on Spanish maps in the 1500s, to its No. 1 beach status.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo Vice Mayor Jack Duncan
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2014
Vice Mayor Duncan won't seek third term

The vice mayor said both commissioner and Manasota League duties take up almost 40 hours of his time per week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Kennelly leaves his job as president of Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty, a Schroeder-Manatee Ranch subsidiary, to rejoin a frequent customer, The Starling Group.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
Kennelly develops a legacy

Brian Kennelly, the man charged with bringing commercial development to Lakewood Ranch during the last seven years, will leave the company this month, but he won't be going far.

  • East County
  • News
A diversity of native plants planned for Red Bug Slough could increase the number of otters, owls, wood ducks, hawks, herons and ospreys. Photos by Roger Drouin
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
$1 million wetland restoration planned

Sarasota County seeks contractors to restore wetlands in Red Bug Slough Preserve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2019
One lane of Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after gas leak

First responders, utility workers initially shut down island's two-lane thoroughfare near Broadway Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Built in 2007, the home at 1758 Cherokee Drive  has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,279 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 28, 2021
Cherokee Park home sells for $3.85 million

Property on Cherokee Drive is the top-seller for the week of Nov. 15-19 in the Sarasota area.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Night planned for arts program; Foundation to host Parkinson symposium

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 30, 2014
Draft ordinance excludes cell towers

In response to the commission's November request, town staff dropped cell towers from the telecommunications ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photoODA senior Austin Hoppe was named MVP for football and baseball as well as the Thunder’s male athlete of the year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.21.2015

Local sports news.

  • East County
  • Sports
Patty Bower and Karen Fors mark books that will be for sale. Photo by Dora Walters
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Christ Church sets 'sale'

The Key is known for its annual gigantic rummage sales, and a new one has been added this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Domenic Aluise goes up for a header in the first half versus Venice.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2015
Pirates slip past Indians

The Braden River High boys soccer team edged past Venice 2-1 Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
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