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Nancy Krohngold, owner of Nancy's Bar-B-Q, will convert Lil’ Nancy’s Bar-B-Q at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch into a prepared food concept and open a larger barbecue location at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2019
'Yum' is the word in Lakewood Ranch area

East County dining opportunities will continue to expand in 2019.

  • East County
  • News
A mailer sent out to nearby residents earlier this month with a juxtaposed rendering of a massive shopping center looming over a parking lot didn’t sit well with the Sarasota City Commission Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2012
Year in review: August 2012, 'Commission chooses Benderson project'

The Sarasota City Commission picked a $1.4 million offer for prime commercial space on Fruitville Road. The offer is half what a competing developer offered to pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The diverging diamond interchange functions similarly to a regular diamond-configured interchange, except that traffic travels on the left side through the interchange to eliminate left turns. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 29, 2017
Road project turns toward completion

A public workshop for the diverging diamond interchange is slated for April 4.

  • East County
  • News
Taco Bus had planned to open on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, but re-assigned their lease to a Tampa company.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 11, 2015
Taco Bus nixes downtown Sarasota location

The owners of the Cask & Ale cocktail bars in Tampa Bay have shown interest in the Main Street space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2010
Golden arches may find home in Ranch

McDonald's is considering a site near State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 6, 2014
Busted: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 6

Busted: This week in police reports — Thursday, Nov. 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • In Memoriam |
  • July 9, 2020
Gary Drew

With saddened hearts we announce the passing of our wonderful father and husband, Gary Drew, 81, who passed away on his 58th wedding anniversary on June 30, 2020 in Sarasota, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads the board in a discussion about finding her replacement.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2015
IDA sets search strategy

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey today gave her resignation.

  • East County
  • News
Josie Iturrino is in favor of letting businesses play live music to attract new customers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Man on the Street: Residents sound off on Sarasota's noise ordinance

Residents respond to the newest updates on Sarasota's downtown noise ordinance. Watch our video to hear what they had to say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 11, 2013
A play about redemption and love at Florida Studio Theatre

A play about redemption and love at Florida Studio Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Courtney Wise

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 28, 2010
Knife attacker threatens police

When witnesses intervene in a fight between a man and his ex-girlfriend, the man swings a knife at them, cutting a woman in the chest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The GWIZ building might need millions of dollars in improvements before a new tenant can move in, but preservationists believe the structure is worth saving.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
GWIZ preservation campaign continues

As historic preservation advocates recommend against demolishing the bayfront building, one group sees it as a potential museum site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Valerie Goddard has 25 years in executive management, included service as a gubernatorial appointee responsible for allocating $36 million to community organizations.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Women's Resource Center under new leadership

The Sarasota-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering women has named Valerie Goddard as its new executive director.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells dispelled rumors by saying no shelter in place order for residents has been discussed by county officials.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2020
Sheriff says no lockdown of Manatee County residents has been discussed

Manatee County Sheriff says no lockdown has been discussed by the county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Commission approves stricter metals ordinance

A 30-day holding period and restriction of cash payments to $100 are part of a new county ordinance for secondhand metals dealers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 4, 2017
Sarasota named No. 1 city for retirees

According to U.S. News and World Report, the city is No. 1 of 35 top cities in the country for retirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • April 30, 2013
Is your hair aging you?

Is your hair aging you?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • April 30, 2013
Is your hair aging you?

Is your hair aging you?

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