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Denise Kowal is a New Urbanist, downtown stakeholder of one of Sarasota’s most visible historic buildings and graduate of the SmartCode.
  • By Denise Kowal |
  • May 31, 2012
My View: We shall not abandon the plan

In adopting the Downtown Sarasota Master Plan in January 2001, the city of Sarasota embraced the responsibility for civic parking, after hosting over the course of several years an inclusive, informative and transparent process that gained consensus among our entire community for the plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Publix won’t have to park its plans for a new Longboat Key store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC is under contract to buy the former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive and the vacant lot owned by Bill Saba next to the building.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2011
Whitney Beach owner welcomes modifications

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board reduced a proposed height modification for Whitney Beach Plaza from five stories to four stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder says his only other alternative in the immediate future is to fill up the plaza with tenants before season.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2015
Survey says: No hotel for Whitney

Longboat Key's Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder knows the plaza can’t sustain itself on the leases it has now. An investigation into a 100-room boutique hotel doesn't offer hope for the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linda Velazquez
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 14, 2024
Longboat resident leads international green roof media company

Linda Velazquez shares her lifelong love for plants, benefits of green roofs and her tips on starting your own living architecture on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Otterness has been on the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance board since 2021.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance thrives as it turns 20

As the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance readies to shed itself of its teenage years, a leader with a steady hand helps guide the organization on some big goals and aspirations.

  • East County
  • Business
Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 14, 2025
Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota

Here are six shows that you won't want to miss.

  • Arts + Culture
Five-O Donut Co. offers a variety of donuts from classics to fancy donuts.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 13, 2022
Five-O Donut Co. and The Paper Store now open at UTC

Donut lovers and shoppers flock to grand openings for the donut and gift stores at Sarasota's University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Business
The Night Market, which takes place each month, was held July 21. (Photos by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 25, 2022
Christmas arrives early at UTC's Night Market

The event featured some Christmas cheer alongside the summer offerings of local vendors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Cops Corner

A fire broke out in a bathroom stall in a movie theater restroom. The theater manager said the flames nearly rose above the stall walls, but the fire was quickly extinguished

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 6, 2010
Black Tie & Tales

Read the latest social column by Molly Schechter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 28, 2010
The show tuner

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's James Dodge hasn't missed a beat since signing on as the organization's music director two seasons ago.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • September 11, 2012
Flushing out the Sarasota noise regulations

Flushing out the Sarasota noise regulations

  • Arts + Culture
"I don't know how to drive a commercial boat and I don't know how to clean a pelican," says singer Loretta James, left. "But I can organize a concert and play music." Photo by Hal Moore
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 17, 2010
Local musicians organize Gulf benefit concert

Twenty-two bands will convene on Anna Maria to raise funds for those affected by the BP oil spill.

  • Arts + Culture
Suncoast Metals on 51st Street in Sarasota has signs posted warning people not to try to sell stolen goods.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
Dealers scrap over metals

Rare coin dealers protest as county officials try to develop a stricter ordinance regarding the sale and purchase of ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals, including gold and copper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland models a dress and handbag she designed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2011
Designing Woman

Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland is building a second career in fashion, focusing primarily on handmade handbags.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
News Briefs

St. Denis schedules Bayfront Park meeting; Beach ordinance modifications under review; Health-care discussion set for Wednesday; Bridge signalization repairs are complete

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I like going out in the lobby after a show and hearing people say they loved the set," Matt Nitsch says. "I don't need to hear it to feel good about what I do, but if it happens, it always makes me happy."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 16, 2011
Technical prowess

Matt Nitsch arrived at The Players Theatre straight out of college. The technical director explains why, after a decade of musicals, he's never left for a nine-to-five job.

  • Arts + Culture
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