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Map by Nicole Thompson
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2015
Room for growth?

A 200-room Marriott is the third hotel proposed for a four-block stretch of U.S. 41. With residents already concerned about traffic, what does the future of the corridor look like?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 10, 2019
An uplifting sight downtown

A portion of Main Street was closed down from Monday morning through 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
2012 Best of Cops Corner: Longboat Key

It would be a crime if you missed any of last year's best Cops Corner entries. Here are the top cop stories from 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This home at 1475 John Ringling Parkway in Lido Shores has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and 3,937 square feet of living area. It sold for $2 million.
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • September 15, 2010
Lido Shores home sells for $2 million

The top real-estate transaction for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 occurred in the Lido Shores subdivision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Marie Caswell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Caswell expands interior design business locally; Sandbar Restaurant remains open during construction; Arpke, Miller team up for cooking class; Café L'Europe holds logo contest

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
News Briefs

Main Street input received; Pines of Sarasota receives $1 million gift; Trash schedule changes for Thanksgiving holiday

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morris
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2014
Resident soars in first skydive

Mary Lou Morris is walking on sunshine after jumping out of an airplane at 13,500 feet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gen. James Edmundson earned 24 medals for his bravery fighting in three U.S. wars. But letters from those he helped save reflect the true depth of his service. File photo.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 15, 2012
Aug. 19, 1942: 'Tell it to the Marines'

The late Gen. James Edmundson flew one of his most heroic missions 70 years ago. Fifty-five years later, he met, via letters, the men he saved.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“We will have an affordable menu, fresh seafood, steak and fine Italian cuisine,” said W. Howard Rooks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: September

W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo plan to open a new Italian eatery in the vacant former Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Faith Christian owes about $1 million on its property at 5215 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 6, 2012
Foreclosure closes Faith Christian Church

The Lakewood Ranch-based church will not be able to hold its Easter services this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Richard Gonzmart  is nominated for "Outstanding Restaurateur." File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 7, 2018
Restaurant rewards

Richard Gonzmart of The Columbia Restaurant Group is nominated for "Outstanding Restaurateur."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Sixth-graders raise $500 for Mote

A sixth-grade class at Bradenton Christian School raised more than $500 to benefit Mote Marine Laboratory’s Turtle Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Please send letters to the editor to Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Observed: Educational bombshell

The Manatee County School Board's meeting chambers were exceptionally crowded Monday night, and as I squeezed into the back to stand, I first noticed Superintendent Tim McGonegal was missing from his normal seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
From left, Wendy Orlando with The Mark Wandall Foundation, Dan Sidler and Erik Hanson with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance and Alicia Chalmers with Manatee Community Foundation talk before an event to educate nonprofits.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2019
Nonprofits learn expansion techniques

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance helps nonprofits struggling to find volunteers

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat author nabs sixth award

Michael Jordan wins the Royal Palm Literary Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Giacomo "Jack" Guggino, lights up a Churchill style cigar at the location of his new cigar bar on Whitney Beach Plaza. He says even though it's a bit ironic, cigars are what paid his way through medical school. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteers Kaylynn Low and Lisa Johnson collect sea life from the bay at last year's survey
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 7, 2019
County to host fifth annual Seagrass Survey

The event will take place at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jaymie Klauber's Fête Catering will feed the athletes at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 26, 2017
Fête Catering in Lakewood Ranch has recipe for success

Lakewood Ranch caterer is one of four selected to feed the athletes at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
The Windsor resident Gerry Haller wore a replica of her old military uniform as she packed care boxes for her grandson.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
Windsor residents prepare sweet surprise

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch has launched a campaign to send care packages to troops in Iraq. The soldier receiving packages is resident and veteran Gerry Haller's grandson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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