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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 8, 2016
Patrick Sanders invites Sarasota children to board the Polar Express

Patrick Sanders wants to keep the Christmas spirit alive, and he has just the ticket.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This rendering depicts Sabal Palm Plaza with Boaz Vaadia's sculpture “Ba'al & Yizhaq.”
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
City loosens public art rules for new developments

Developers will be allowed to bundle their required public art contributions into one large project — and the city may use public funds to enhance those projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 16, 2015
At the dogs' table

Don't worry: State law won't let dogs sit at your table

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tim Mulqueen is the Lakewood Ranch director of sports.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2012
In The Public Eye: Tim Mulqueen

A little more than a year and a half ago, Lakewood Ranch resident Tim Mulqueen had a vision to bring youth and national athletics to the East County.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Disaster Preparedness Seminar filled Town Hall chambers to capacity. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
Brace for Impact

Emergency officials provide up-to-date information residents can use to be prepared this hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"There's a lot of arts going on in Sarasota," Joseph Volpe says. "Working in the arts all my life, I was attracted to this area."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2014
Aria of the American dream

Part-time Sarasotan and former general manager of The Met Joseph Volpe no longer negotiates labor union contracts. With budget cuts looming for the first time in two decades, Volpe looks back at a peaceful time.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Wurzburg was decisive voice on commission

Former Longboat Key Mayor A. Hart Wurzburg served four years during a contentious time of the island's development.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board Chairman.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 26, 2016
Planning board chairman expresses concerns about $1B Colony project

Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Jim Brown isn’t sure property’s footprint is big enough for $1 billion redevelopment plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2012
Airport unveils marketing campaign

Sarasota-Bradenton International's goal is to reduce 'leakage' 3.8% annually over the next five years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 21, 2012
Reid appoints procurement official

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid today appointed contract manager Ted Coyman, Jr. as procurement official.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Charley made landfall 50 miles to the south, near Port Charlotte.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
The center of the storm: a look back at the 2004 hurricane season

A decade ago, four storms threatened the Key in the span of 45 days. The island was spared - but Longboat might not always be so lucky.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When combined, two neighboring Gulf-front properties at 5871 and 5861 Gulf of Mexico Drive make up one of three properties on the Key with approximately 200 feet of Gulf-front width. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
Business briefs

Two properties sell for $8.1 million; Keller Williams opens Key office; Businesses to celebrate military

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 10, 2015
Jono Miller briefs CONA on Sarasota County parks and conservation efforts

Jono Miller, a Sarasota County resident who's served on multiple county advisory board concerning conservation and preservation, discussed the challenges facing the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 19, 2013
Lakewood Ranch HS hosts budget meeting

The Manatee County School District's Citizens' Advisory Committee is conducting a series of meetings, including one tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School, to get input about what the district's budget priorities should be for 2014-15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2009
Residents see signs of repavement project

A Lyons Lane couple says a road sign left a 4-foot hole and other damage in their yard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Lakewood Ranch High senior Marina Masterson has been training with the Sarasota Ballet since she was 11 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Dancing queen

When she's not busy cheering on the Mustangs, Lakewood Ranch High senior Marina Masterson expands her dance skills through classes at the Sarasota Ballet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2010
Willis Elementary steps into shoe design contest

Winners of the Walk Our World shoe design contest will be announced May 29.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Blackketter, a project manager for Benderson Development, serves as president of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2014
Commission to consider SANCA contract

Sarasota County commissioners tomorrow will consider a five-year contract with Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates for the operation of Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission, now in its fourth month of considering State Street garage designs, will discuss new options for the building during a meeting Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2013
City Commission continues State Street garage talks

Commissioners will consider four designs for the garage at today's meeting and discuss an agreement with Pineapple Square that requires the garage to be built by early 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Running throughout the season every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and select Fridays in the Bowne's Lab Theatre with new shows and sketch comedy for the very first time.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 13, 2015
FST Improv returns with a comedic twist

Florida Studio Theatre's longtime improv troupe returns for the fall and winter seasons starting weekly at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays on Oct. 17 armed with a new comedic weapon: sketch comedy.

  • Arts + Culture
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