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The building at 555 Bay Isles Parkway was modeled after the Plaza Hotel, in New York City.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 25, 2013
Rooks plans to open old Mattison's building restaurant

W. Howard Rooks hopes to open the new eatery with an undisclosed partner early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SPARCC Executive Director Olivia Thomas steps down after seven years as the leader for the nonprofit agency. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 13, 2014
Executive director steps down from SPARCC

Olivia Thomas leaves a legacy of compassion helping victims of domestic violence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marilyn Rothschild works on a female sculpture in her home studio.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 14, 2012
Neighbors: Marilyn Rothschild

For this Longboat Key artist, a sculpture is worth 1,000 photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • December 28, 2011
Bridge Bites: Eschewing the finesse

I cannot recall seeing the word 'eschew' other than in bridge books.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joanne Lamberson, Thurston Lamberson, Dalas Lamberson and Tiffany Monaco are the family behind TLC Diversified Inc. Photo courtesy of Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 20, 2013
Forward Thinking: TLC Diversified

A gutsy move to maintain payroll in the core of the downturn has finally begun to show dividends for one entrepreneur.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • August 15, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Trump Coup

This week's deal contains a little bit of magic whereby a "certain" trump loser evaporates into thin air thanks to some well-timed Declarer play.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Savanna, Kenneth, Patti and Hunter Katter stand in front of their new home in Summerfield Park. The Katters received a mortgage-free home through the nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes Oct. 29. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2014
Home for a hero

After enlisting twice and suffering injuries during a tour in Iraq, Sgt. Kenneth Katter and his family received a mortgage-free home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Cheryl Loeffler is the new board of trustees chairwoman at Ringling College. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 12, 2014
Community drives Loeffler in Ringling College role

Cheryl Loeffler has two passions: visual arts and work. Her new role as chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Ringling College of Art and Design combines those passions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • August 8, 2012
My View: Bring our best to our schools

Back-to-School signs and displays are in all of the stores, and the last days of summer are here.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Approximately 75 people attended the meeting organized by the Longboat Healthcare Committee.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
Groups discuss prescription for future medical services

About 75 people attended a discussion last week entitled 'The Future of Healthcare on Longboat Key.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cast of "Ain't Misbehavin'": Ariel Blue, Donald Frison, Whitney Johnson, Jnana Cherie and Leon Pitts II
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

Find out what's "scene" and heard in Sarasota's arts and entertainment world.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 10, 2014
Event Preview: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Event Preview: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Manatee County School Board unanimously approved the 2013-14 tentative budget plan July 29, which includes a $342.9 million operating fund.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 30, 2013
UPDATE: Manatee School Board approves budget plan

Rising home values will bring the district more revenue from property taxes this year - $5.5 million more than last year - although the school board approved a 0.22% reduction in the tax rate.

  • East County
  • News
Jay Patel, president of the North Trail Redevelopment Partnership, owns the Regency Inn and Suites, and he hopes to attract other business owners to North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 11, 2011
North Trail pushes for economic leader

The County Commission pledged $40,000 toward hiring a North Trail economic-development coordinator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Lee, 50, suffered a broken rib, a separated shoulder, a partially collapsed lung and multiple contusions on his face.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 31, 2011
My View: Beating recalls own enraged confrontation

Reports asked John Lee, as he lay bloodied, questions about the attack. My first question was different: Have you spoken to your son?

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 25, 2010
SSAS launches Web site for Haiti relief effort

Starting this week, David Carr, art director for Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, will announce to students a fundraising Web site to help Haiti's earthquake victims.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner 04.01.10

The victim stated she was in the process of leaving the store when the security devices in her new phones were activated by the store's security system. The incident caused the victim to briefly hold up the line, which apparently upset the suspect.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Siesta Key Association board members Catherine Luckner and Michael Shay discuss a proposal to dredge Big Pass.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 2, 2013
SKA plans for independent look at proposed dredging

On Thursday, the Siesta Key Association unanimously approved hiring a coastal engineer to independently review a proposed dredging project for Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Scott and Jill Levine at the JFCS Gala in 2014.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 23, 2015
December 2015

Black Tie Social Calendar: December 2015

  • Black Tie
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • August 1, 2013
Get the Look! How to Make Smoky Eyes

Get the Look! How to Make Smoky Eyes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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