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New Lynches Pub & Grub owners Jason and Lisa Burns with longtime owners Ethna and Chris Lynch, who opened Lynches Landing on Longboat Key in 1986, and then closed the restaurant to open Lynches Pub & Grub on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2015
Lynches cash pot of gold for retirement

It’s not the end of the rainbow: The famous sisters behind Lynches Pub & Grub have their Irish eyes set on the easy life after 28 years as restaurant owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 17, 2013
Pickin' Picnic strums up success

Pickin' Picnic strums up success

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioners James Satcher and Vanessa Baugh speak with Scott Hopes on May 25 after the latter was appointed county administrator.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 25, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners appoint Hopes to be administrator

Manatee County commissioners remove interim tag, appoint Scott Hopes as administrator.

  • East County
  • News
State transportation officials are considering a traffic circle in Sarasota, near the entrance to the Ringling Bridge.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key leaders leery of roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue

The Town Commission heard a presentation about the plan on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 71: Andy Mele

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee receives $2.4 million for energy efficiencies

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners today accepted $2.4 million in federal stimulus funds as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

  • East County
  • News
Julia Bair from the Oberlin Conservatory
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music Festival students at the Promenade

The Sarasota Music Festival students didn't have to worry about playing in the dark when they visited the Promenade June 13 for a special concert. The afternoon sun illuminated the common room where an audience of Promenade residents enjoyed hearing the four musicians play classic solos and duets on their cello, bassoons and clarinet. They might be so-called 'students,' but today's aspiring students seem like tomorrows stars.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The vehicle collided with a tree. Stock image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2017
Two injured in Bradenton crash

A Cadillac crashed into a tree in Tara Wednesday night.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Lauren Walker

The Braden River High third baseman talks hitting home runs and "Siesta Key."

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2010
Commission defers pension study

The town manager also received support to continue having a police chief and a fire chief under his supervision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Miri Hardy) If you hook a pelican while fishing, don't cut the line. Reel. Remove. Release.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 14, 2020
Bird of the week: Brown pelican

Like many coastal birds, mankind's effects put pelicans in peril.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some residents expressed a desire to see the current concessionaire remain at the Lido Beach pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
Residents still skeptical about Lido pavilion proposal

After scaling down a restaurant and removing a mini-golf course from the plans, a potential new vendor for the Lido pool and pavilion has made some progress with residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Haley Wulliman-Gomes with Alyssa Gancitano, Emily Corwin and Tami Ojeda.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 9, 2013
Ritz-Carlton delivers Teddy Grams to SMH

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, delivered Teddy Grams to Sarasota Memorial Hospital patients Monday, Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 18, 2010
Commission will discuss Comprehensive Plan changes

The Town Commission will discuss potential changes that may need to be addressed to its Comprehensive Plan at its workshop today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2014
County ratifies Teamsters agreement

Sarasota County commissioners approved a budget amendment today earmarking $1.2 million to fund salary adjustments for 419 full-time employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mariela Shaker has recently performed and spoken at the White House, Pentagon, United Nations, Arab American Institute and more. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
Violinist Mariela Shaker to share survivor's song at Church of the Redeemer

Syrian refugee Mariela Shaker uses her violin to spread awareness and a message of respect.

  • Arts + Culture
The boat ramp is scheduled to reopen Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2017
Tenth Street Boat Ramp to close temporarily

Beginning tonight, the city will temporarily close the boat ramp for 36 hours as crews resurface the Centennial Park parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • January 6, 2012
The Twists of Chiropractic

The Twists of Chiropractic

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 5, 2021
Dream Flights honors Lakewood Ranch veterans

Three Lakewood Ranch veterans treated to a dream ride on a Boeing-Stearman biplane.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2017
Pirates sail toward graduation

Braden River High graduates Class of 2017.

  • East County
  • News
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