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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Publix Liquors set to open Longboat location March 14; Marina's and Swim City to hold open houses; 'Business is Back' reception takes place Monday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets offer Wal-Mart brand groceries and are smaller than the corporation’s  super centers. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2015
What’s in store for former Winn Dixie site?

A Walmart Neighborhood Market could be in store for the southeast corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
John and Mable Ringling’s mansion, Ca d’Zan, is just one of the attractions that makes Sarasota the top spring-break family destination, according to Livability.com. Photo by Carolyn Bistline.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Sarasota named No. 1

In a survey of U.S. travel writers, Livability.com has determined that Sarasota is the No. 1 spring-break destination for families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Youth Group are celebrating national recognition for helping All Faiths Food Bank. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2012
Pine Shores youth group collects record donations

The Pine Shores Presbyterian Youth Group raised $17,432 and collected 2,365 cans of soup - more than any other Presbyterian church in the country - on Super Bowl Sunday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 29, 2012
Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Nochshon Mendel Alvarez watches as Rabbi Yossi Srugo prepares to etch a letter in the Torah.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 17, 2014
Community dedicated to religious centerpiece

Chabad of Bradenton celebrates Manatee County's first dedicated Torah handwritten by a scribe in Israel.

  • East County
  • News
"I haven't figured out exactly what it is I possess," Will Little says of his acting. "I'm in it, so I can't see it."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 9, 2011
Little big star

Third-year conservatory student Will Little sizzles as an African dwarf in love with a married queen in the Asolo Rep's 'Las Meninas.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 13, 2009
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.

  • East County
  • News
Marsha Panuce with Kelly, a cockatoo, at 2015’s Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
10 events in '16

Check out the 10 events on our radar for 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
OUR VIEW: Rick Scott for governor

If you cut through all of the Bill McCollum and Alex Sink character-assassination attack ads; if you discard the standard operating procedure of the daily newspapers and their editorialists - which is to discredit anyone who has been a success in business; and if you judge Florida's gubernatorial candidates on their professional accomplishments, the choice for governor is overwhelmingly clear.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
Manatee schools declares impasse

The district and the MEA have continued in the collective bargaining process for the 2010-2011 school year from June 28, 2010, to Jan. 5, 2011. By declaring an impasse, the district is stating it does not desire to mediate and has requested the appointment of a special magistrate.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Ranch Windsor to add Memory Care Center

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, an assisted living family, will start construction on the 4o-residence center in July.

  • East County
  • News
The architecture company charged with designing the new Gulf Gate Library unveiled conceptual designs at an open house yesterday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 25, 2012
Architect reveals Gulf Gate Library concept

The architecture company charged with designing the new Gulf Gate Library unveiled conceptual designs at an open house yesterday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2010
EMT trainees test their work-force knowledge

Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician training program at Sarasota County Technical Institute were put to the test in an evaluation exercise May 27, on the SCTI campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Camille Giardina is leading the Lady Sailors in points, assists and steals, but the senior point guard's leadership also includes setting the tone for her younger teammates. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Senior moment

Hungry to improve after a surprising run to the state semifinals, the Sarasota High School girls squad is on a roll again behind the leadership of senior Camille Giardina.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 11, 2009
County hybrid electric cars to reach 100 miles per gallon

Four Sarasota County-owned hybrid cars will become electric-powered plug-in vehicles after a $45,000 donation from Florida Power and Light.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lam Lum, owner of a Taste of Asia, stands behind the bar of the property he and is wife, Selina, will renovate to open their new restaurant.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
A Taste of Asia to leave Village

A week after the Pelican Press reported on the exit of two Siesta Key Village mainstays from the strip, business continues to shuffle with the departure of a couple of new faces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
After 18 years behind the plate, Guy Vilt left today for his next umpiring job — the Little League Baseball Southeastern Region Tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2011
Glenbrook resident will umpire for a Southeastern regional tournament

District 26 Little League umpire Guy Vilt was selected to umpire the Little League Baseball Southeastern Region Tournament Aug. 5-12, in Warner Robbins, Ga.

  • East County
  • Sports
This rendering depicts the revised plans for the North Palm Avenue streetscape improvement project — which pleased residents who wanted to preserve a palm grove.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
Sketching the future of an evolving Palm Avenue block

Controversy surrounding the push to preserve a palm grove on North Palm Avenue has sparked a broader conversation regarding the design of a busy segment of the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2013
BID, DID move toward restaurant restrictions

On St. Armands Circle and in downtown Sarasota, some fear the growing presence of restaurants will harm the vibrancy of the districts. The BID and DID want the city to take action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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