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Josh Siegel Tasked with designing the interior of a space with plenty of room, Alan Shaivitz, who helped lead the alliance's relocation task force, envisions the new office as a place to promote Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
New Alliance home represents growth

When the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance moves into its new office in April, it will become a hub for all things Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Interim Town Manager Dave Bullock has met approximately half of town employees so far. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Bullock reports for duty

Longboat Key's new interim manager reported Nov. 1 for his first day of official duty at Town Hall and settled into his new role.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • February 22, 2013
A family's first week of the Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota

A family's first week of the Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dec. 31, 2017: The day we accidentally mistook a private playground for a revitalized park while out on a family hike. It’s an easy mistake with all the green space in the area.
  • By Columnist . |
  • February 22, 2019
The Ranch Outdoors

Most of the country may still be shoveling snow, but here at The Ranch we’re reveling in perfect weather and a wealth of green space, while unintentionally playing on private playgrounds.

  • LWR Life
  • By Sarasota Art Museum |
  • November 15, 2023
Powerful New Artworks Featured At Sarasota Art Museum

A contemporary art museum with constantly rotating exhibits, Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design has transformed its galleries once again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The town of Longboat Key has several signs along Broadway, which show where permits are required to legally. park
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 3, 2021
Holiday brings new calls for stepped-up parking enforcement

The Longboat Key Police Department initially gave warnings when the Longbeach Village parking permit program started in January. Officers now issue citations when a car is illegally parked.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lee Rothenberg

The District 1 incumbent and mayor is running again because he still has things he wants to accomplish for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Neal Communities’ “The Harmony” in Central Park is part of a coastal series. It features 2,453 square feet of living area with four bedrooms and a bonus room option.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2013
Builders show off models

The Home Builder Association's annual Parade of Homes starts this weekend.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2010
Business Observer

Neal purchases more than 60 acres; University Park sees renewed energy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Manatee names new community services director

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker has named Brenda Rogers the new director of the Community Services Department.

  • East County
  • News
GWIZ, which emphasizes hands-on learning, will undergo significant renovations in an attempt to better meet the demands of the community and its visitors.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 6, 2012
GWIZ to undergo makeover

Under the direction of a new CEO, GWIZ aims to meet community demands, starting with a complete retrofit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Rusch
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
Bradenton musician debuts harmony chorus

Mark Rusch is starting a new ladies' community chorus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
On Jan. 29, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Music Director Michael Tucci will retire.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 18, 2012
St. Mary music director exits on a high note

Looking back on his eight-and-a-half years as music director at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, Michael Tucci says he has met many wonderful people.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 25, 2012
PLATO launches new season in a new space

PLATO has found a home at the Ramada Waterfront in Sarasota, 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, which will house the nonprofit professional theatre company's new season, scheduled through January, according to an announcement Tuesday.

  • Arts + Culture
Helping businesses do what works, the Digital Observer Media team: Alex Mahadevan, Kathleen O’Hara, Eddie Kirsch, Jordon Stone, Brandon Steinert, Clint Weldon, Emily Walsh and Caleb Stanton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
Observer Media Group launches Digital Observer Media

Observer Media Group made another step into the digital world with the launch of Digital Observer Medai Monday, June 17, at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Ullman brings 30 years' experience as a photographer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Business Observer

Sally Ullman relocates business to Sarasota; ArtisTree hires new account executive; Tervis Tumbler store will open on St. Armands Circle; Lawson named as Australian Tourist Board representative

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Original Wolfie’s Deli and Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 4, 2023
Sarasota deli closes temporarily two days after opening, citing staffing issues

The Original Wolfie's and Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House, a New York-style and Jewish deli from executive chef Sol Shenker, opened Nov. 2 in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.
  • By George Rauch |
  • August 29, 2012
Market Watch: Government destroyed the economy - here's how to revive itÂ

In the early 1970s, the Nixon administration refused to transfer gold from our Federal Reserve System to France, in settlement for a pool of dollars that existed in French banks that President Charles DeGalle wanted redeemed for gold.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In defense of developers
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2024
In defense of developers

It was certainly a cringe moment recently when former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, who is running for the District 3 Sarasota County Commission seat, made a comment about the region’s most prominent developers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
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