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The inspiration for the Paintbox program came from one resident's trip to Calgary, Canada, where painted utility boxes have adorned city streets since 2010. Courtesy photo
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
Arts Alliance paints picture of a colorful city

The City Commission could soon consider a project that would allow local artists to paint Sarasota utility boxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 28, 2015
Business Briefs

Siesta Key Salon receives 2015 Couples Choice Award; Sarasota Yacht Club receives distinguished award; Bob Rosinsky to serve as president of FGA

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Harry Christensen gets knee-ded time off

Harry Christensen won't be greeting diners at Harry's for a while. On Feb. 21 he had a knee replacement at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to be followed by rehab.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • April 30, 2009
Lake Uihlien to receive upgrades

Grants and sponsorships will fund a project to improve water quality at the lake. The project is a pilot for other stormwater ponds in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2018
Bashaw sons, moms dance night away

Mothers, sons celebrate season of love.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • July 6, 2012
Keeping up with the neighbors: Arts and Eats makes a home in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

Keeping up with the neighbors: Arts and Eats makes a home in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Erica Drezek, Sami Blouin and Joseph Smith in "Morning's At Seven."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Morning's At Seven'

Paul Osborn's 'Morning's at Seven' has dawned at Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
My grandfather, Burton E. Carson I, served with Gen. John Pershing's American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. During World War II, my grandfather served on the homefront as part of Civil Defense.
  • By Kelly Carson |
  • June 28, 2017
For all its warts, America really is great

My family has been at the forefront of our nation's history since the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Pine Avenue Restoration project partner Ed Chiles strolls to the Pine Avenue business district for a cup of coffee on most mornings. He believes that the revitalized district could become a model for Longboat Key's business districts.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2011
Road to Redevelopment

Since 2008, Anna Maria's Pine Avenue has been undergoing a transformation. Restoration project partner Ed Chiles thinks the development could offer a model for Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Jonestown Defense" will be shown at the Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 6, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'The Jonestown Defense'

"The Jonestown Defense" is being screened at this year's Sarasota Film Festival is. The film, shot entirely on location in Sarasota, is a visual rush, especially for locals.

  • Arts + Culture
Javisha Strong (with backup dancers Eliette Rogers and Naomi Lockerd) is convincing as a diva in distress in "Sister Act."  Photo: Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2020
Players Centre's 'Sister Act' faithful to the original

Strong vocals anchor a joyous production played for mass appeal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Ralph Garland Morrison

Ralph Garland “Morry” Morrison, 92 of Sarasota, Florida went home to the Lord on March 12, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Bob Waechter donated 2.2 acres to The Pines Foundation, sale proceeds from which will benefit the Sarasota organization.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 14, 2012
Waechter suspected in identity theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office today charged Sarasota County Planning Commissioner Bob Waechter, a Siesta Key Association board member, with identity theft.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Based on the town's current millage rate of 1.8872 mills, the town would generate $8,362,000 in ad valorem revenues, or $137,000 less when compared to a year ago.
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 6, 2012
Town manager presents balanced budget

The budget presented does not include tax hikes for residents and cost-of-living-adjustments and merit increases for employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tomoko Toler, one of the residents at Windsor Reflections, holds up her painting that she made for the auction.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 20, 2018
Painting a memory in Lakewood Ranch

Alzheimer and Dementia residents at Windsor Reflections host a silent auction to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

  • East County
  • News
Only a handful of tenant spaces remain on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty President Brian Kennelly attributes the 92% leased rate to a positive trend in gross sales.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2011
MIX ON MAIN

Has Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty found the 'perfect' mix for Lakewood Ranch Main Street?

  • East County
  • News
Country Club Shores resident and undergrounding utilities supporter Bob Gault is ready to bury utilities in his neighborhood.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 8, 2015
Country Club Shores strongly supports undergrounding project

The five sections of Country Club Shores are preparing to bury their neighborhood power lines if a Gulf of Mexico Drive referendum to bury the utilities doesn’t pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
News Briefs

SKA online membership launches successfully; County consolidation affects mowing; Siesta sewer rehab ahead of schedule

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2016
Ranch theater students 'pop through the stages'

Lakewood Ranch High performance explores changes in pop culture through the decades.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Groins that look like these structures that sit behind the Islander Club could start construction in late fall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2014
Town receives groin permit

Groins that were supposed to be built in summer 2015 could now be built earlier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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