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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Linen Locker lands at Whitney Beach

A couple show dry cleaning doesn't have to be a hassle. It just needed some technology to iron out the kinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 1, 2019
Twelve students receive scholarships from Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key

Longboat Kiwanis Club delivers a dozen scholarships to eager students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Urfer Family Park dedication goes Western for ribbon cutting

Jack Urfer showed off his playful side when he volunteered to be "branded" with a branding iron at the Urfer Family Park ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication Saturday, Nov. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Pam Eubanks Helene Levin talks with project engineer Kevin Ingle about the imminent need for alternatives to I-75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Public shares concerns on plans

Citizens say the I-75/University design makes sense, but they worry about the timing of improvements.

  • East County
  • News
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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
  • By TWIS Street |
  • June 18, 2013
Farmers Market Field Trip: Maggie's Seafood

Farmers Market Field Trip: Maggie's Seafood

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Rod Warner believed a series of roundabouts along U.S. 41 would, among other benefits, improve the connectivity between the North Trail, downtown and the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 13, 2015
Roundabout advocate Rod Warner dies

Known as "Mr. Roundabout" in Sarasota, Warner discovered a new passion for the roadway features late in life — and dedicated himself to it fully.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 30, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 30, 2013

Today's stories: Longboat Key partners with University of Florida; Sarasota Police to offer virtual ride-along; Nordstrom Rack prepares for grand opening; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Key Oyster Bar offers a menu of fresh seafood as well as a fun atmosphere, with nightly live music, in the heart of the Siesta Key Village.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Siesta Key
  • News
COURTESY RENDERING — The 73 units in the 18-story Ritz-Carlton Residences will represent the "next chapter" in luxury living in Sarasota, says developer The Kolter Group.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 13, 2018
Kolter Group begins work on Ritz-Carlton Residences tower

The Kolter Group has begun work on the 18-story Ritz-Carlton Residences in downtown Sarasota, a 73-unit tower where units are priced from $2.5 million to $5 million and backers say living will be "magnificent."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Six-year-old Dylan Elder couldn’t wait to show off his skills during an agility drill.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Football Camp

Dozens of East County children learned football fundamentals during Lakewood Ranch High's football camp June 11-15. Players spent the week working on position related drills, speed development, agilities and strength training, among other fundamentals before showing off their skills in a series of flag football games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Paul Caragiulo, left, believes the newly installed parking meters could drive customers away from downtown businesses.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
Workshop focuses on parking and budget

An informal City Commission meeting allowed commissioners to highlight issues most important to them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"You can make something out of nothing as long as you love it and as long as you have an eye (for it)," David Kovach says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 2, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: Because he says sew

It's every actor's nightmare to be naked on stage, but costume shop manager David Kovach has them covered.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 7, 2014
Jalea: The best of Spanish and Peruvian cuisines

Jalea: The best of Spanish and Peruvian cuisines

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

The lost will to work

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joie Giannini and Kenny Routte will graduate from Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School tonight.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 27, 2011
VIDEO OF THE DAY: Senior sound off

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School seniors tonight will bid adieu to their high school. In the following video, they talk about their experiences and their future plans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The boat ramp is scheduled to reopen Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2017
Tenth Street Boat Ramp to close temporarily

Beginning tonight, the city will temporarily close the boat ramp for 36 hours as crews resurface the Centennial Park parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Aisha Mohsin Malik, MD Neurologist Bradenton Neurology |
  • October 12, 2018
Help Is Available for Epilepsy

Help Is Available for Epilepsy

  • Health
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Attendees of the luncheon can pick out commemorative ceramic bowls such as those pictured here. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2017
Food Bank carves out message about hunger

Sarasota Woodturners among those supporting Empty Bowls fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch football survives late scare from Bayshore

The game was continued from Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
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