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John Rorer is the head proprietor of Richard's Foodporium. The Sarasota-based company of natural foods and specialty goods runs 13 corporate and three franchise locations in Florida, from Port Charlotte to Flagler County.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2011
Stream of Dreams

John Rorer built a small natural foods empire on the Gulf Coast during the past decade. His lynchpin is a lesson for all entrepreneurs: He isn't afraid of new ideas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
Our View

First job for Scott: Derail the train

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Our View

Summer is sure to be hot, steamy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
All in the Family: Longboat Key's parent-child real estate teams

Meet Longboat's Realtors who have followed in the footsteps of their parents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The big bins are just 4 inches taller than the recycling bins and 1 inch wider.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 21, 2025
Pending changes to Manatee County's trash collection raises questions

Manatee County moves toward the "Big Bin Advantage" with 96-gallon trash cans, but some residents say the coming change just stinks.

  • East County
  • News
A shadow cast helped the audience at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall do the "Time Warp" once again Sept. 30 as the original "Rocky Horror Picture Show" starring Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon screened in the background.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 11, 2023
Fishnets and Frankenstein: 'Rocky Horror' refuses to die

Fifty years later, why do audiences want to do the "Time Warp" again and again?

  • Arts + Culture
Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue star in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue," which runs from Aug. 22 through Sept. 7.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 20, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pays tribute to Fats Waller with 'Big Sexy'

The musical revue showcases the talents of Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue.

  • Arts + Culture
Meditate on the power of mushrooms with "You Look Like a Fun Guy," an outdoor dance and theater extravaganza on Nov. 13-14 at The Ringling's SunHAT Eco Performance Fest.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 13, 2024
The Ringling hosts a free, funky eco fest

Celebrate the environment with music, dance and theater — and pay what you wish.

  • Arts + Culture
Eric Konovalov moved to the Lakewood Ranch area five years ago.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2025
This Lakewood Rancher has found success. Now he helps others do the same.

Grew up poor in a faltering communist country. Bullied in school. Served in combat zones as a U.S. Marine. Sold copiers. Eric Konovalov has done all that — and a lot more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The view from the VIP tent at TerraNova. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

  • East County
  • Business
Connie Schindewolf and Caleb Jameson finish walking their zone by marking two nests next to each other. They both have a long history of volunteering with Longboat Key Turtle Watch.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 20, 2025
Turtle Watch group shares insights into early season obstacles

Sea turtles face natural obstacles like a changing beach topography and artificial lights, but the organization said, recently, humans have disturbed nesting stakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Our View

Our arbitrary and capricious code

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Superior Word objects to alcohol sales in close proximity of its property, but neighboring businesses don’t think the church should dictate regulations in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 31, 2018
Spiritual questions: Gulf Gate Village discusses alcohol sales regulations

The commercial district is at the heart of a county examination of the proper separation of church and alcohol.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi worries the are likely suffering from what he calls “hurricane amnesia.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Dezzi’s Hurricane Plan

What happens when a hurricane is poised to come right over Longboat Key? Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi has a revised plan in place that works if two things are achieved: Residents evacuate and all town employees play their part.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new 120,000-square-foot Sarasota County Administration Center will feature a glass-enclosed stairwell at the center of the building.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 31, 2024
Looking ahead to the top Sarasota County news in 2025

New county buildings, mall redevelopment planning and Siesta Key hotel battles are all in store for the coming year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners will place the current administration building property at 1660 Ringling Blvd. on a surplus list.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 31, 2021
County takes first step to sell administration center

The county will list the administration center property as surplus land as it prepares to move to another location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Zimmerman is attempting to recruit more Lakewood Ranch seniors to his Sarasota Senior Softball Association leagues.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch senior softball players forced to travel to compete

Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives Lakewood Ranch players an option.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 12, 2015
Welcome Back: Shoreline projects to watch this season

How much sand will upcoming local beach projects bring? Enough to fill the Empire State Building’s 1.37 million cubic yards — nearly twice. Read on to learn plans for your favorite beach this season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 6, 2009
Colony will reopen this month

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort plans to open its resort two months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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