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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2009
City accommodates Ritz-Carlton expansion

Zoning code would have required the hotel to eliminate some of its entryway landscaping to construct a building liner. City commissioners voted to allow it to skip that requirement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Addison Dempsey spent seven years living abroad in Dubai.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2023
Sarasota runner began her state title journey on Dubai's waterfront

Addison Dempsey finished second at the FHSAA Class 2A girls cross-country meet in 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 8, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel showcases members

Following the worship service on April 7, some members showed off their hobbies and collections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braulio Vizcaino pulls a Margherita pie out of Osteria 500's trademark red Fiat pizza oven.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 16, 2023
Osteria 500 serves Italian food with Italian soul

The restaurant’s co-owner is grounded in Italy’s culinary past. He’s equally grounded in Italy’s inventive, creative commitment to the future.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and commissioners Kevin Van Ostenbridge and Vanessa Baugh urge residents to prepare for Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee County officials say they are ready for Hurricane Ian

County Administrator Scott Hopes says residents should find a safe location by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Work along Gulf of Mexico Drive over the last few weeks does not involve the town's underground-utilities project, but is a separate project involving replacement of leases cell-service cables.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
Longboat to hold undergound-utilities kick-off event

The town hopes to inform residents of the coming project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brianna Barnes, Michael James Byrne, Eddie Weaver and Jannie Jones bring many of your favorite 70's songs to live in this original revue.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 8, 2022
FST brings series of emotional arcs with smart yet fun 1970s revue

Florida Studio Theatre’s latest cabaret revue celebrates the decade of revolution, evolution, disco and dance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's Adrian Olivo brings his canoe to shore after competing in the Men's Masters B 200 meters of the ACA Sprint Canoe National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. He finished third in 57.911.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 13, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park exec says local rowing/paddling talent will surface

The Sarasota park will continue to host world class events with a new staff in place.

  • East County
  • Opinion
New Longboat Key Police officers Adam Swinford and Mike Rizzo recite the oath led by Chief of Police George Turner.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 15, 2023
Two new officers join Longboat Key Police Department

The officers arrived from Indiana and New York and were drawn to the community's culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
According to a Nov. 22 memo sent by Finance Director Tom Kelley to Town Manager David Bullock, the cost to the town totals $171,993.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2011
Commission to discuss $1,000 bonuses for town employees

The commission will discuss the budget transfer at tonight's regular meeting.

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  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 17, 2021
Runners jingle around Lakewood Ranch

More than 1,000 runners took part in the 10th Anniversary Jingle Run 5K run/walk to benefit the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship Program on Dec. 17.

  • East County
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Lisa Pring, the president of the Braden Woods Homeowners Association, Phases 1-4, thanks Elise Evans for bringing photographs that show there was no sign posted at the site for a proposed residential development on Linger Lodge Road.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2023
Two more development projects recommended for East County

Residents voiced objections to proposed townhomes on Linger Lodge Road and an expansion to the Hillwood community along Waterline Road.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.28.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
AARP volunteers provide assistance at Fruitville Public Library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2023
Sarasota Library service offers free tax help for those in need

The programs, which are funded by the AARP and certified by the IRS, accept users from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kim McAninch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Artist Kim McAninch is learning how to bring her art to Longboat Key

The artist recently decided to buy a home on the Key and takes inspiration from its coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Solid Waste Division Manager Rob Shankle assured the Observer that Manatee County's recycling program remains operational.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 14, 2022
Manager says Manatee County’s recycling program on solid ground

Although the city of Bradenton canceled its home recycling pickup, Manatee County says its program is going well.

  • East County
  • News
Rock Lee plays the keyboard during his 30th anniversary party.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 1, 2023
Marina Jack pianist Rock Lee celebrates 30 years of making music

The "piano man" at Marina Jack, beloved by patrons, celebrated his 30th anniversary with the bayfront restaurant in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Christopher Hatton, a vice president with Kimley-Horn and Associates, outlines an updated traffic study conducted to measure the impact of Vue Sarasota Bay.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2014
City expects to approve Vue traffic study

Residents are still worried about the traffic surrounding a forthcoming bayfront development, but city staff is prepared to allow the project to move forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Rhett Bogacz leads his Foundation Training class at The Paradise Center.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Chiropractor wants to make Longboaters' lives easier and more enjoyable

Dr. Rhett Bogacz provides accessible chiropractic care at The Paradise Center Medical Suite every Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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