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"The live, work, play vision doesn't work until a project like this is built," Jesse Biter said.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Entrepreneur Jesse Biter invests in downtown

If the deal for an acre of land on Second Street goes through, it would become Jesse Biter's fourth major downtown property investment in the last two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kristen Bohan, Beyond the Spectrum Founder Catherine Peabody, Julie Lamielle and Christine Sket
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Spectrum Fundraiser

As a part of its summer celebrity bartending series, Shamrock Pub hosted a fundraiser Friday, July 13, to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a charity that benefits children on the autism spectrum. Guest bartenders from the charity teamed up with members of Brown Distributing to raise money for the cause. All money from tips and raffle prizes was donated to Beyond the Spectrum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2010
Vote on Town Hall hours tabled

The Inter-District Authority Board will discuss options for Town Hall hours further at its meeting next month.

  • East County
  • News
To avoid bogging down the flow of traffic on U.S. 41, resident Lou Costa believes a pedestrian bridge would be a good idea.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2017
Residents discuss pedestrian bridges on U.S. 41

As city and state officials consider adding roundabouts at key U.S. 41 intersections, residents believe a pedestrian overpass could help traffic problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor Jack Duncan congratulate each other after being nominated to serve new one-year mayoral and vice mayoral terms.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Brown takes mayor's chair again

As Brown begins his last year in the mayor's seat, Jack Duncan takes on a new role as vice mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Northern Trust Vice President Chris Romine is the incoming president for the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 11, 2015
Conversation with Chris Romine

Incoming president sets goals high in fulfilling requests for grant money

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 8, 2013
Post 9/11 era is focus of Town Hall lectures

Former President George W. Bush and former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta are among the speakers during the 2014 Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2010
Mustangs top Rams

Tim Greenamoyer hit two free throws in overtime, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team to a 75-72 victory over Sarasota Riverview Dec. 4

  • East County
  • Sports
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 11, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sharon and Neil Meyer
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Midnight Cove II Hot Dog Cookout

Midnight Cove II condominium owners enjoyed all-you-can-eat hot dogs at the condominium's clubhouse Wednesday, March 7. Joe Ganey and Pat Sissem prepared the hot dogs, which attendees enjoyed poolside.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The man was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
Eviction notice leads to shooting

A Sarasota County Sheriff civil deputy was serving an eviction notice Thursday when the tenant answered the door with a gun in his hand, prompting the officer to shoot him.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All registered voters in Lakewood Ranch will receive a ballot in their mail.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2011
Ranch CPA firm to conduct straw poll

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. will conduct the poll that will determine whether the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch will proceed to the Florida Legislature.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 3, 2009
Class of 2009

Oh, the places they'll go. In high school, these seniors played sports, volunteered their time and participated in extracurricular activities while striving for academic success. Now, see what's next for the senior class of Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.08.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Police Department volunteers, led by Sgt. Bruce King, packed four trailers and two semi-trucks with donated supplies to bring to the Florida Keys.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota's hurricane heroes pitch in to help

Irma's wind's had barely settled, and the Sarasota community was already lending a hand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Giamatti and Alex Shaffer star in "Win Win."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 13, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Win Win'

"Win Win" is a simple and forthright film, which is victorious on so many levels.

  • Arts + Culture
CDD Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson hopes more cooperation can result from the new Heritage Harbour South board. File photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Heritage Harbour seeks change

Heritage Harbour CDD board plans for more resident input.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview quarterback Mike Welcer will try and top last week's five touchdown performance this week on the road against Newsome on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m .
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 25, 2016
Sofrito Mama’s slated for new downtown Sarasota building

The Schimberg Group aims to revitalize the east end of Main Street with the popular Puerto Rican restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jesus Carrera and Kevin Cooper pose as Tattoo and Mr. Roarke in a Surf Side Free Ride car.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Fantasy Island Party

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their 22nd Annual Sand Fest on Friday Nov. 2 at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion. This year the celebration was Fantasy Island themed with 300 people in attendance. The party had all the essentials for a good time including live music, dancing, a silent auction, catered dinner, drummers and hula girls.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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