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Shannon Lugannani is inviting Word of Mouth customers to learn more about Sabrosa during construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Tapas, tequila coming to Word of Mouth space

Word of Mouth owner Shannon Lugannani is working to open Sabrosa, a Latin American-themed restaurant and bar focused on simple food and a relaxed environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Suau, who said the Fruitville Initiative was his brainchild in 2002, and Wade Matthews, the conservation chair for Sarasota Audubon Society, discuss Sarasota County commissioners denying an amendment to the Fruitville Initiative
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2015
Commissioners decline Benderson's petition to amend Fruitville Initiative

They decide new development plan veers too far away from original plan

  • East County
  • News
Tesla preparing to open its new Sarasota store at University Town Center.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 6, 2024
Tesla set to open UTC dealership by end of April

The electric vehicle manufacturer has built a 55,000-square-foot showroom and service center at University Town Center just off I-75.

  • East County
  • Business
The Observer needs new management
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 4, 2024
The Observer needs new management

Longboat Key's mayor writes that a recent editorial would have made more sense as an April Fools' joke.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The site of a planned 10-story, 50-unit residential building at the corner of Ringling Boulevard and South Osprey Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2025
10-story residential building, pizza restaurant planned for Ringling Boulevard

A 50-unit residential tower and a new pizza restaurant have pre-application conferences with the Sarasota Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Forrest Schield with his dog, Penny, in March.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 27, 2015
Forrest Schield, 22, is cancer free and ready to resume a normal life

Nearly a year after his diagnosis with a rare skin cancer, Forrest Schield, 22, is ready to resume a normal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
While some people still go just to read and check out books, Sarasota's libraries offer a wide variety of services. (Cassidy Alexander)
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 13, 2017
The next chapter: How libraries are adapting to users' changing needs

As in-person library use falls, Sarasota system sees a swing toward virtual services and new emphasis as community hubs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2016
Associative State: Elijah Anderson's artistic wordplay

Elijah Anderson's art uses word association to give new meaning to the familiar.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed Machado and Ron Pantello at the Men Who Cook kickoff party. (Photo by Cliff Roles)
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Countdown to Men Who Cook; Night of Hope kickoff party; Giving children a voice; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key author Michael Jordan talks about his interest in history.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 7, 2022
Kiwanis Club meets Longboat author of murder mystery based on real life

Michael Jordan discusses his most recent historical fiction thriller and what's next to publish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 20, 2017
They did their jobs

We’re in the camp of high credits for Longboat Key and the region’s public officials’ performance during Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In the summer of 2021, the Volt Power Co. workers removed several light poles in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 10, 2022
Longboat Key due to save $3.7 million in undergrounding project

Phase four of the project is projected to have the most of the savings at about $1.83 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 31

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The district is trying to hire more talented teachers, such as Braden River High math teacher Glen Dallman, by increasing salaries for first-year teachers. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2021
Major increase for new teachers in Manatee County

School District of Manatee County raises starting teachers' salary to $51,630.

  • East County
  • News
Iris White has lived in Gulfshore since 1992. The Gulfshore of Longboat Key  president said she has not had flooding issues from heavy rains, tropical storms or hurricanes. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key approves changes to mobile home height requirements

Decision preserves 20% townwide discount on flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wagner Realty adds business brokerage specialists
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Wagner Realty adds business brokerage specialists; Chamber survey shows economic upswing; Ranch builder continues Booker High School renovation

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea presented County Commissioners with a $1.5 billion budget Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget

Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget which will be reviewed by commissioners in a series of public workshops.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 14, 2016
Film review: 'Maggie's Plan'

Greta Gerwig brings the charm in Rebecca Miller's new romantic comedy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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