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Jeff Daly with Coleen and Pete Collandra will open the Longbeach Cafe in early April. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2014
New restaurant on the menu for Whitney Beach

Pete and Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly hope to open the new restaurant that will serve breakfast and lunch by the first week in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 2, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Like Father, Like Son'

'Like Father, Like Son' is a perspective on parenting. The director seems to be alluding to the fact that it's like feeling one's way around in the dark, hoping to be enlightened.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Kyle Battie, Santa Claus, Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch and the Marketing and Events Director for the St. Armands Circle Association Rachel Burns counted down together to light the St. Armands tree.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 8, 2024
St. Armands Circle hosts annual holiday tree lighting

Santa Claus counted down locals and visitors to light the 60-foot Christmas tree in honor of the end of hurricane season and the start to the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Green Orchid restaurant at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is restricted to Selby members or those who have paid the $26 admission fee.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2024
Selby opens garden-to-table restaurant The Green Orchid

The solar-powered eatery at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota aims to become the world's first net-positive-energy restaurant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Proponents of the parking changes say they will allow customers to dine and shop without worrying about getting a parking ticket.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 29, 2012
Turner pushes for eased restrictions

The controversial subject of parking enforcement downtown could be coming full circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christian Downing and Katelyn Booth
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 8, 2016
In the Groove

The vinyl record isn’t just a thing of the past. Analog music-lovers reflect on the resurgence of the format that never went away.

  • Arts + Culture
Before the Burns Court Neighborhood Association was established, businesses in the area lacked theability to collaborate with one another, LeeAnne Swor said.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2015
Conversation with LeeAnne Swor

The Burns Court Neighborhood Association president talks about construction, historic preservation and marketing the neighborhood in a competitive region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Parking Manager Tom Lyons hopes to have a comprehensive parking management plan completed within two months. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2014
DID continues paid parking debate

Following a presentation from the city's parking manager, Downtown Improvement District members softened their opposition to the reintroduction of paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Hagen
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 3, 2024
Cheesecake mogul to open new dessert cafe on Longboat Key

Gary Hagen brings his big Hollywood cheesecake shop to Whitney Plaza to provide a hub for good eats and good times.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch's Nathan Russell is working to develop a partnership to have his coffee cart, Traveling Bard Coffee, weekly at Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 13, 2024
Traveling Bard Coffee serves Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas

Owner Nathan Russell makes dream of being a barista a reality with a traveling coffee cart.

  • East County
  • Business
At the Sarasota City Commission’s Monday, July 2 regular meeting, Lakewood Ranch-based Commodore Realty offered Sarasota city commissioners $3 million for the land — the price for which the parcel was last appraised.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2012
City land attracts two developers

Sarasota city commissioners have already directed staff to finalize a $1.4 million purchase contract. for 11.1 acres. But another developer wants the land for a mixed-use development and is willing to pay $3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2011
Median project to begin soon

Work will begin soon on a $450,000 St. Armands Circle median project that will enhance the district while improving safety for pedestrians.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Whitney Beach Shopping Plaza has been for sale since early 2009, originally listed at $6.5 million. It sold for $3.7 million Dec. 17.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.7 million

The sale marks the beginning of a two- to three-month push to attract tenants to the 85% vacant north-end shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Woodall takes over sales and marketing at Beacon; Cycling studio comes to Lakewood Ranch; Small engine repair shop opens in Bradenton; Addiction treatment provider announces three new centers

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 22, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 08.25.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Stewart loves to mix colors and textures to create new looks for clients.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Black belt in fashion

Fashion consultant shows good will with series of seminars.

  • East County
  • News
The intersection of Shopping Center and Cooper Creek Boulevard is proposed as the northernmost roundabout location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2016
Benderson crafts plan to move traffic

Benderson Development will submit plans to build two roundabouts on Cooper Creek Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
mall
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 15, 2014
10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 14, 2013
Destination: VENICE

A beautiful beach, fishing pier and waterside meals make Venice the ideal destination for a little bit of staycation paradise. Even if you are not an avid beachgoer, downtown Venice offers great local restaurants and shops.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to expand the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Athletic Center by about 6,900 square feet.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
SMR announces improvements

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is planning three major facility improvements for the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
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