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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
Rosedale welcomes new instruction director

Steve Whidden, PGA, assumed his new position May 18 and will launch his new program - The Learning Center at Rosedale - the first week of June.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 19, 2019
Mary Lilla (Mary Elle) Hunter

Mary Lilla “Mary Elle” Hunter died July 12, 2019, in Sarasota, where she had resided for 40 years with periods of out-of-area residency in Pinehurst, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; and Bismarck, N.D.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 3, 2009
Arvida claims Islandside density rights

Arvida/JMB Partners, the original owner of The Longboat Key Club and Resort's property, claims the club must get its permission before claiming density rights for Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kate Honea as the Milkmaid in Ashton's "Facade." Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 1, 2014
Sir Frederick Ashton Festival - 'Birthday Offering, Illuminations and Facade'

The opening performance of the Sir Frederick Ashton Festival was a delightful treat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 19, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Attendees enjoyed a classic Irish dinner and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
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In August, DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he was confident his group would be able to obtain a building permit for the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2015
City issues building permit for DeMarcay project

On the last day before a 2006 site plan was set to expire, the city has issued a permit for a Palm Avenue high-rise development on the site of two historic buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2017
FEMA visits upcoming in Manatee County for damage assistance registration

Representatives will be on hand in eight Manatee County locations in the coming days.

  • East County
  • News
Barrier island mayors want to discuss new developments in west Bradenton and how they will impact traffic.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 10, 2015
Island mayors seek growth discussion

The Barrier Island Elected Officials Organization wants to know how mainland officials plan to handle future growth of home and commercial developments in west Bradenton in the next decade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 22, 2013
CDD supervisors consider assuming asset management

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District met Nov. 21 to hash out long-standing issues.

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 03.01.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.01.17

East County sports roundup: 03.01.17

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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 21, 2018
Centenarians honored at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota said cheers to a 100 years to its centenarians.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota police officer David Dubendorf speaks with a homeless man near a series of railway encampments in the city of Sarasota.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Homeless problem hits critical mass

Opinions are divided on what is to blame for a perceived spike in the size and geographic reach of Sarasota County's homeless population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicholas Lewis, Stephanie Muench, Sierra Dickerson, Gabby Maraia, Melanie Mason, Colby Elliott and Andrew Romano. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 14, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Opera: 'Little Nemo in Slumberland'

Sarasota Opera is looking to the future by dipping into the past with the world premiere of an opera by composer Daron Aric Hagen, with a libretto by J.D. McClatchy, called "Little Nemo in Slumberland."

  • Arts + Culture
Courtney Davenport, Kelly Munch and Diana Dunn
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

The Junior League had many people come out to G. Wiz, Friday, April 13, for the Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A lifeguard at Siesta Beach watches swimmers, ready to help if needed.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 22, 2017
Water safety emphasized on Sarasota area beaches

In a community surrounded by the gulf, the bay and inland waterways, drownings are again a concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This map shows where the helistop would be located on Concession property.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2016
Concession helistop advances to Manatee County commission

Commissioners will vote on the item May 5.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2015
Summer Chef Jam series returns

Summer Chef Jam series returns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Swinging success

The Longboat Key Club 3.4 Tricities Continental Team are division champions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judge K. Rodney May set aside Tuesday, Dec. 3, for closing arguments and another attempt to make rulings on matters that are years in the making.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 26, 2013
Colony vote under fire

Monday's hearing centered around the validity of a unit owner vote and whether Colony unit owner and developer Andy Adam's block of 58 votes - which are crucial to the 75% majority vote needed to approve the settlement - can be counted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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