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Sam Davidson became the director of marketing at Westfield Southgate last year.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Professional finalist: Sam Davidson

Sam Davidson was named a finalist for Young Professional of the Year for the at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 28, 2016
Casey Key properties sell for $6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 11 and July 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home at 23 S. Polk Drive on Lido Key has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,283 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.8 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2011
Lido Key home sells for $1.8 million

Thomas and Dona Blake, of Dublin, Ohio, sold their home at 23 S. Polk Drive to Jon Small, of Mentor, Ohio, for $1.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Cops Corner

Dec. 6 Construction question 3:26 p.m. -- 6400 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A Christ Church member reported to police that someone placed a sign on the church's construction site that read: 'WHY?' The church member told police members of the nearby homeowners association were disputing the church's construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
Commissioners come to Chapman's defense

The two new additions to the City Commission could sway it to reverse course and once again pay for Vice Mayor Susan Chapman's defense in an ongoing Sunshine Law case.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
Palm Avenue parking garage behind schedule

Scheduling conflicts with Florida Power & Light put the Palm Avenue parking garage project two weeks behind schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This year’s mullet season has drawn fishermen from across the country. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Mullet season strong, but there's a catch

This year has been a good one for mullet fishermen, and, as a result, discarded fish are surfacing along local beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 16, 2010
Pursuit of downtown visitors center to continue

The Downtown Improvement District board will keep pushing the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau to locate an office on or near Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Horn
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Horn earns Quality Service Certified Platinum Award; LBK Coldwell's March second best in history; Bruce and Jenine Meyer join Michael Saunders & Co.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

Sarasota city commissioners discussed extending a ban on events at St. Armands Circle Park through April, but City Attorney Robert Fournier strongly discouraged the move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2009
Ranch's Hesselberg named among Great 100 Nurses

Dr. Bonnie Hesselberg, SCF Lakewood Ranch provost and dean of nursing at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, was recognized by the SCF District Board of Trustees at an October meeting for being named among Great 100 Nurses by the Florida Nurses Association.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
Sand coming to the north end

At its April 15 regular workshop, the commission will consider a budget transfer of $225,000 to fund 7,500 cubic yards of sand for the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission hopes a judge will validate a $16 million beach project that voters approved in March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
Beach bond validation hearing set

The Town Commission gave town staff direction to move forward with a $15,000 lawsuit to validate a $16 million beach bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Holly Rizzo and William E. Masuck star in "Miss Saigon." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 10, 2013
Theater Review: 'Miss Saigon'

More than 20 years since its Broadway debut, "Miss Saigon" remains emotionally affecting.

  • Arts + Culture
'The Way, Way Back'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 22, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Way, Way Back'

The 1980s coming-of-age film 'The Way, Way Back' is the refreshing, feel-good flick of the summer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 15, 2010
Singer vies for hometown votes on NBC talent show

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Chris Eisenberg will perform live Tuesday on 'America's Got Talent.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2009
Manatee hospitals extinguish smoking

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital and Blake Medical Center all will become tobacco-free Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 27, 2014
Blast from the past

Ashton Elementary School students brought history to life when they dressed up as historical figures and their personal heroes for the school's inaugural Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The main residence at 7012 Riverview Blvd., in Bradenton, was built in 2007. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Four Coldwell associates named to Legends Society; Michael Saunders & Co. launches quarterly magazine; Sale is the largest in Manatee County since May 2011; SAR reports 22% increase in January YTD sales

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
Brodsky finds refuge away from the drama

Running for office has added to the suspense in Ed Brodsky's life. But he stays on an even keel, thanks to his family, books, sports and P90X.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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