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Chef Sol Shenker will not reveal where the ingredients from Wolfie's mouthwatering sandwiches will come from.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 26, 2023
New York-style deli finds new home in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Sol Shenker is executive chef at The Original Wolfie's, which opens in October in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The cast of "Shear Madness," which opens May 31 at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 30, 2023
'Shear Madness' brings hair-raising hilarity to FST

In this interactive murder-mystery comedy, it’s never the same thing twice.

  • Arts + Culture
Cleeland Browns center Austein Reiter, a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus, is in town for offseason workouts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2023
A look at the 5 East County high graduates who reached the NFL

The Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High alums have had varying levels of success in pro football.

  • East County
  • Sports
One of the invasive apple snail shells that Richard Meyers found along the shore of a pond in Braden Woods.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2023
Will invasive apple snails slowly take over Manatee wetlands?

The snails annihilate aquatic vegetation, and there's no effective pesticide to treat them.

  • East County
  • News
Lori Goldmeier, dressed as Harley Quinn from DC Comics, and Ryan Jacobson
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 13, 2023
SarasotaCon showcases comics and local community of enthusiasts

The experience hosted memorabilia, legendary comic book artists and cosplay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A dilapidated seawall that needs repaired at 759 St. Judes Drive N. has caused a rift between the commission and its code board.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2015
Code board asks town commission for seawall fix

Did the Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board code board neglect its duty when it asked the commission if the town of Longboat Key would pay for repairs?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 21, 2020
Style: Comfort Clothes

The new dress code? We’re not sure, but one thing we do know: Athletic clothes aren’t just for working out anymore.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The last major change to the zoning codes came in 2003.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 24, 2017
County embarks on project to merge regulations

As county staff work to condense zoning and land use rules, they're asking for public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School's Noble Pinto, Julian LaBranche, Jaxon Grew and Chloe Kenya pinky promise to go out and play in honor of Justin Darr, who was a physical education teacher.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 4, 2023
McNeal Elementary celebrates life of beloved physical education teacher

In honor of Justin Darr's philosophy to "go out and play," students, staff and Darr's family played sports during the dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
The breezeway over Quay Commons in the proposed One Park development. A transfer of air rights to the developer is being challenged in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 19, 2023
Judge sets the table(s) for One Park air rights trial

A dozen or more attorneys will need seats when the case over the space above Quay Commons is heard starting Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A three-property sale in Whitakers tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. The first property at 900 Alameda Lane was built in 1970 and has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,209 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 14, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A three-property sale in Whitakers tops the week's sales at $6.03 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Police try to locate suspicious trash picker
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 1, 2023
Police try to locate suspicious trash picker

Police were dispatched in response to an incident with someone digging through a construction dumpster. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Commissioner Nancy Detert was against the change, saying it does do enough to encourage affordable housing in the county.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 22, 2020
Sarasota County could relax affordable housing requirements

Following a state directive, commissioners could get rid of an affordable housing mandate that requires developers to include affordable housing units in their plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A community workshop led to preliminary plans for the Ringling Boulevard complex.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2023
Meeting produces two conceptual options for county admin building

Three days of collaborative work with Benderson Development and Laurel Park residents provided a starting point for redevelopment planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 16, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 18-24

There's entertainment for all audiences in Sarasota this week, starting with art galleries and exhibits and winding through theater, concerts and classic movies at the cinema.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Loud noise in the middle of the night prompts Longboat Key police response
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 3, 2023
Loud noise in the middle of the night prompts Longboat Key police response

A resident heard a loud noise from inside the house, but the responding officer found nothing on scene. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Improvements to mitigate storm impacts are slated for the 2024 fiscal year budget. This will include replacing the roof, windows and generator.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 24, 2023
New fiscal year marks significant investments in people, infrastructure

Longboat Key town commissioners reviewed a preliminary budget that puts money into new staff positions and improvements to infrastructure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The VFW Braden River Post 12055 marches in the 2022 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 6, 2023
Will you take a stroll to honor veterans in Tribute to Heroes Parade?

The annual Lakewood Ranch parade to honor veterans and first responders is seeking participants.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Willa Carpenter and Erin O'Connor in Asolo Rep's production of "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2023
Director discusses memory, family, time travel of Asolo Rep play

Coming-of-age comedy “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help” explores giving the birds and the bees talk — and when that conversation goes awry.

  • Arts + Culture
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