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John Neal, president of the John Neal Homes division of Neal Communities, is eager to be offering homesites in University Park again.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2011
FINISH LINE (with VIDEO)

John Neal Homes, the exclusive homebuilder in University Park Country Club, is working to build out the remainder of the 20-year-old community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"It's less unusual than people would think," Dirk Meyer says of being a young conductor. "There seems to be a trend in the last couple years of putting younger people in this position. It helps attract young audiences."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 5, 2011
Dirk Meyer earns new title of associate conductor

As the Sarasota Orchestra begins its search for a new director, Maestro Dirk Meyer gets ready to start the season with a new title - associate conductor.

  • Arts + Culture
Guests enjoying AlexArt International artist Fabio Dal Boni's art at Spectrum Miami. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.20.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a canceled performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a partnership between Meg Krakowiak and All Star Children’s Foundation Campus of Hope & Healing and an AlexArt International artist, Fabio Dal B

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Our View: The plunder of business subsidies

Gov.-elect Rick Scott knew when he entered the state's political arena and certainly knows now that turning around Florida's economy is likely to be the toughest challenge he will have faced in his professional life.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
P&Z to continue transportation discussions

The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss amendments to its Comprehensive Plan tomorrow

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Ashley Gilbert plays the tuba.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 20, 2014
Riverview Kiltie Band marches in historic parade

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band performed in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch man arrested for DUI manslaughter.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man charged with DUI manslaughter

Hillsborough County accident leads to death of tow truck driver.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee High School Assistant Principal Tony Losada has spent 20 years in the school system for 20 years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2014
Principal candidates introduce themselves at community forum

The three contenders for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School fielded questions from students, parents and faculty members, May 27, in the school's auditorium and cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Schools
Renee Armbruster and Beth Stephenson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players "A Night to Remember"

The Players hosted its annual gala Nov. 1 at Michael's on East. This year, there were 12 honorees recognized for their work on and off stage from 1990 to the present.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 21, 2016
Wave Volleyball gears up for winter

Wave Volleyball Alliance will hold a six-week winter league, beginning Jan. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Palm-Aire ladies present donation

As men teed off during Palm-Aire's annual golf classic tournament, their spouses and their guests were busy with a ladies' fashion show and participating in contest festivities that raised $1,250 for the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center of Sarasota (SPARCC).

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 14, 2017
Pines of Sarasota thanks its top donors

The Giving Tree Society Luncheon was held on March 14 at Michael’s on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Keywide property values rise by 4.79%

The increase will result in revenue that’s $21,000 lower than estimates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota begins red-light camera program Dec. 1; Osprey Avenue closure rescheduled for 2012; Palm Avenue garage art murals on display

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,608 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 9, 2020
Buccaneer Bay home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate sales for Jan. 27-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 14, 2016
Embracing Our Differences supporters gain insight from program participant

The philanthropy held its annual luncheon at Michael’s On East on Dec. 14.

  • Black Tie
A neighborhood undergrounding funding concept will be discussed at tonight's regular meeting at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 1, 2016
Neighborhood undergrounding discussion continues tonight

Town Manager Dave Bullock is investigating the use of utility reserve funds to help pay for costs associated with the town’s $23.85 million neighborhood and side street undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The more the merrier; Bay Haven students travel back in time; Caring kids

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum |
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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