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A rendering of the proposed second Ritz-Carlton Residences tower along the boat basin in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2023
Planning Board tables Ritz-Carlton Residences plan for The Quay

Concerns over impact on Belle Haven and the recreational trail cause Ritz-Carlton Residences II developer to request continuance for its proposed 78-condo tower on Blocks 7 and 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beginning this month, the city will crack down on any code-enforcement violations on St. Armands Circle, such as café tables that encroach on the public right of way.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 11, 2011
Circle to see stricter code enforcement

The city will send a code enforcement officer to St. Armands Circle once a month to catch violations of the city code, such as cafe tables on the sidewalk and excessive business signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Traffic Control room in the Public Safety Building on 47th Terrace East is responsible for day-to-day management of traffic signals.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2022
Manatee County expands technology use to improve traffic conditions

The county's award-winning Traffic Engineering Division is stepping up efforts to fight snarls.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 11, 2015
"Why Can't I Be You?" by Llywelyn Jones wins the Players Theatre's 2015 New Play Festival

The play depicting the story of a famous rock star and his stalker will receive a full-stage production from August 23 to 28, 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
Crowder Bros. names grill winner

Gina Gomez's backyard barbecues just got a little more delicious.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • August 10, 2021
Sarasota couple's Spanish language focus on action

Emphasis on verbs is the fastest way to learn, developer says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lofts on Lemon developers and funding partners broke ground together.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 14, 2021
Sarasota Housing Authority hosts Lofts on Lemon groundbreaking

The community development's supporters and funding partners held a ceremony Jan. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 7, 2019
To be or not to be: Visible Men Academy students tackle Shakespeare

The Visible Men Academy students performed on June 6 in partnership with the Key Chorale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill Owner Sam Ray and General Manager Jeffrey Karasawa hope to open their restaurant at the heart of The Green by the end of 2021.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
Tsunami Sushi fills important role at The Green in Lakewood Ranch

Business owners at The Green hope two new restaurants located at the heart of the plaza will bring more shoppers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Joe Barbetta

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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The festival will feature plenty of fun for the whole family.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 10, 2010
Mixon preps for second Harvest Festival

The East County farm will host concerts, a culinary competition and even a movie night to celebrate the harvest season.

  • East County
  • News
Even as it challenges the city's decision, the Woman's Exchange is also considering moving out of its Orange Avenue home altogether.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
Woman's Exchange appeals city ruling on expansion

In April, the City Commission denied the proposed expansion of the Woman's Exchange. Now, the nonprofit shop is asking a court to overturn the city's decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ann Judd and SMHF president Stacey Corley
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2022
2022 honorees celebrated at Corinthian Society Dinner

Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation honored its top donors during the Corinthian Society Dinner on Dec. 8.

  • Black Tie
Jeffrey Nunes is commissioned as a pastor by Rev. Brock Patterson on Tuesday.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 24, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel commissions a new reverend

Jeffrey Nunes is not just Rev. Brock Patterson's right-hand man anymore. He's his right-hand reverend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olivia "Liv" Scanlon stars as Shakespeare's sister in "Judith" at Urbanite Theatre from Jan. 5 to Feb. 18, 2024.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2023
Urbanite Theatre enters unknown territory with 10th season

The "black box" theater pushes the envelope in its 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
Green
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Maureen Curtin joins MS&Co. LBK office; Sotheby's announces new sponsorship deals; Wagner Realty announces February's top agents;

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 1: Gina Messenger

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Port Dolphin sand deal signed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sam Massenburg

Braden River High senior Sam Massenburg captured the Class 2A- District 11 championship at 170 pounds Feb. 2, becoming the second wrestler in school history to win a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
A synthetic ice skating rink was a main attraction during the Winter Spectacular at St. Armands Circle.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 7, 2023
Winter Spectacular 2023 will not take place

Organizers of the 2022 St. Armands Circle event cite continued resistance of residents for not pursuing a city permit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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