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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 8, 2010
Park changes coming

To bring more shoppers and diners downtown, the Downtown Improvement District has planned significant improvements at Five Points Park, which it hopes can be fast-tracked.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Sarasota
  • News
“I joined Kiwanis when women were first allowed to join,” Jo Rita Stevens says. “They did a lot at Riley Hospital for Children, where I spent the first six months of my life.”
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2011
Neighbors: Jo Rita Stevens

There's not much than can slow Jo Rita Stevens down.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan laughs with trustee Pauline Becker after Mahadevan realized that everyone had kept the surprise anniversary party for him a big secret.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 16, 2013
Sin Circle: Male dancers stripped on St. Armands

In January 1980, six male dancers began weekly performances at the old Ruby Tuesday's that drove the ladies to near hysteria.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commercial real estate agents Michele Fuller and Stacy Rosenberg hope to attract users that will service the neighborhood and also compliment one another.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2020
Businesses flock to new plaza in Bradenton

School House Plaza is expected to open in summer off State Road 64 near Haile Middle School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • March 24, 2020
Beach bound anyone?

Beach bound anyone?

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Even Hotels housekeeper  Vicki Jimenez prepares a room for the next guest.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Hotels check in to growth in Manatee

More hotels scheduled to open in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.7.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Branding on the new shuttle is meant to intrigue shoppers and generate ridership.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2018
Trolley services launches at UTC

Electric shuttle charges up convenience for UTC shoppers.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.29.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2017
Cops corner for Lakewood Ranch area

Interesting police reports from the Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
This rendering shows the future project at State Road 64 and Heritage Green Way. Rendering courtesy of the Starling Group.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2015
Shopping destinations on the horizon

Two commercial projects will bring fast food, retail and other neighborhood commercial uses to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.19.17

From work anniversaries to a bride who said "yes to the dress," we've got the inside scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
One of three pieces Travis Franklin created for the exhibition.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 8, 2015
Do This: 'Straight Outta Tattooine' art exhibition

Oddity Tattoo Studio and Gallery celebrates new 'Star Wars' movie with a 50-artist group exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Willie Shaw welcomed Kahwa Coffee to downtown Sarasota with free coffee — and service with a smile.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Hip brands, and commission strife

WEEK OF FEB. 11

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston with the new sign, which will be posted on docks, launches, piers and bait shops throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 8, 2015
Save Our Seabirds hopes signs will leave pelicans off the hook

More than 90 new signs educate the public about what to do if they encounter a tangled bird.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
St. Armands BID circles traffic issues

As area stakeholders await an update on a parking study, the St. Armands Business Improvement District board hopes to find solutions to some shorter-term traffic woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ryan Bodie and John Bowman unload a stack of new custom surfboards before the expansion of their nonprofit surf camp to Sarasota.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Children's surf camp rides into Sarasota

After five years of teaching children on Anna Maria Island, Eternal Summer Surf Camp has moved to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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