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Tempest and Clinton Sells
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 14, 2019
Married couples say 'I do' again on Siesta Key

Sarasota County's vow renewal service took place on Feb. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A pump-out boat will remove sewage from boats moored in the new mooring field. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 27, 2012
Mooring field makeover complete

After delays, a 99-acre mooring field becomes the 11th managed mooring field in the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Operations Director Ryan Heise said he's eager to tackle some of Egg Harbor's challenges, including an upcoming streetscape improvement project and the potential construction of a $2.5 million civic center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2015
Operations director heads north

Lakewood Ranch's Ryan Heise will become a village administrator in Wisconsin.

  • East County
  • News
The Pettingell family handed out Thanksgiving pies to clients on Nov. 22. Any leftover pies were given to local food shelters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Coldwell Banker agent continues a sweet tradition

Coldwell Banker International sales agent Roger Pettingell continued his tradition of handing out pies to clients for Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 2019 Sarasota Film Festival poster also announced the theme, The Beauty of Intelligent Film. Image courtesy Wilde Productions
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 02.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, featuring Sarasota Film Festival, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Half in Dream, The RIngling and The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
As his first act of the Feb. 7 Heritage Harbor South Community Development District meeting, Joseph Jaudon resigned from his post as chairman.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
Changes under way for Heritage Harbour

The Heritage Harbour South CDD will be searching for a new district manager and will be changing its meeting format, among other items.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2014
Church hires first senior pastor

More than six months after becoming its own church, Lakewood Ranch Baptist's first senior pastor starts Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
Hot Club of San Francisco
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 18, 2015
A&E Highlights and Picks

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch's Carol Ohlendorf and Stoneybrook's Sue Morrison supported Corks for Canines and Cats along with Kenzie, Morrison's Yorkie.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 26, 2019
Wine to the rescue at Fiorelli Winery in Bradenton

Fundraiser at Fiorelli Winery benefits Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2016
Henry Rodriguez to rebrand Stickney Point motel

The prolific developer aims to remodel the 21-unit Elephant Ear Suites into the Siesta Inn & Suites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2012
Builders break ground on East County development

Construction has begun on Arbor Reserve, off Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • News
"Baritones Unbound" runs through June 29, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Baritones Unbound'

'Baritones Unbound' is making a joyful noise in the latest Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Culture
The Preserve, a 12-unit housing development, will be built on the site of the former Longboat Key Center for the Arts. (Courtesy image).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 12, 2018
Town grants final approval for The Preserve

The single-family housing complex will be built on the former Longboat Key Center for the Arts property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • June 18, 2013
Local chefs return to the Shamrock Pub for summer culinary series

Local chefs return to the Shamrock Pub for summer culinary series

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Harbour sends off snowbirds with cheesy farewell

About 150 residents gathered for an end-of-season party on April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock and town staff say Colony buildings are a nuisance and a threat to the health and safety of the general public during a storm.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 10, 2013
Colony owners oppose teardown

Town Manager Dave Bullock suggests Colony structures be torn down as a condition to the property keeping the grandfathered tourism units on the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department Cop's Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.24.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for the week of Aug. 17-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 30, 2017
Grand Prix welcomes guests to the races

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival hosted a kickoff event at Michael's on the Bay on June 29.

  • Black Tie
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 10, 2009
The wheel watcher

Sarasota potter Carla O'Brien shows us how to throw a pot.

  • Arts + Culture
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