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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josh Pearson paints a wall in front of the planned Cask and Ale on Main Street. Despite pending litigation, work continues on the bar and restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Cask & Ale project sparks legal battle

After the city approved his plans for a cocktail lounge on Main Street, Jeffery Catherell was sued by Cask & Ale’s co-owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2015
Women's shooting group aims for new chapter

Virginia-based Girls Really Into Shooting hopes to start a local women-only shooting group in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 28, 2010
The Music Man

Sarasota big-band leader Mike Ash isn't ready to stop blowing his horn.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
City bets on slot machines

APRIL FOOLS - The Sarasota City Commission will take a gamble on a downtown pilot program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Osprey lift station delays continue

Tunneling problems with a Hudson Bayou lift station and its underground connections mean road closures and detours will continue into 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2014
Ricardo Graziano: Choreographing with Love

Ricardo Graziano prepares to debut a world premiere, his fourth piece for Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Sills and Elizabeth King-Hall in "The Heidi Chronicles." Photo by Gary Sweetman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Theater Review: 'The Heidi Chronicles'

The third show in the 2013 Asolo Repertory Theatre's theme of "The American Character" was aptly chosen.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Police Department is still working to apprehend a suspect following Thursday's shooting.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2017
Sarasota police investigate Bay Street shooting

A man shot another man during a possible attempted robbery in a Publix parking lot early Thursday morning, the Sarasota Police Department says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall

Whose development project proposal will Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners select? All unit owner eyes are on Manfred Welfonder and Chuck Whittall in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • February 25, 2014
Theater SRQ & A: Alana Opie

Theater SRQ & A: Alana Opie

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 16, 2018
Longboat Key Garden Club reunites for season

The club held its first meeting of the season Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 22, 2020
Exemplary women honored at National Council of Jewish Women luncheon

The 2020 Women in Power luncheon honored four women at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Meters are now installed on Main Street, Adams Lane, East Street, and east of U.S. 41 on Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 3, 2011
Sarasota parking meters are back

City of Sarasota civilian volunteers are lining the streets this morning, helping motorists figure out how to pay for their parking spaces. This morning, a volunteer helped a man pay for his space on Main Street, just south of U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 15, 2016
Win tickets to the Florida Winefest & Auction

Between now and March 10, look for a wine bottle hidden in our pages to win.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 14, 2019
Mote welcomes chief innovation officer

Alex Beavers will serve as the chief innovation officer and will be dedicated to transitioning Mote research into commercial applications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Incoming Auxillary President Sandy Keir and Outgoing President Linda Bergen
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 17, 2019
Safe Place Rape and Crisis Center celebrates the year

The Celebration Luncheon was hosted April 17 at Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club at Palmer Ranch.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 5, 2012
State Street: Urban Chic Meets Classic Comfort with a Twist!

State Street: Urban Chic Meets Classic Comfort with a Twist!

  • Arts + Entertainment
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