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Halfacre Construction's executives say owner Jack Cox always has treated them like brothers. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2020
Strong foundation key to success for Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction

Lakewood Ranch's Halfacre Construction celebrates 50 years in business.

  • East County
  • News
Another role that both Jamie Molina and  Liam Tanner play — they switch off — is that of the Magic Mirror. Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre's two-actor 'Snow White' aims to be fairest of them all

It takes two to tell Florida Studio Theatre's 'Snow White' — Director Jason Cannon and Writer Greg Banks share why.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 29, 2021
Ringling Estates home sells for $5.25 million

Property at 161 S. Polk Drive was the top seller in the Longboat Key area for the week of Aug. 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2011
Commission to discuss budget today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss the town's budget at a workshop meeting and regular commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gulf Coast Maritime Museum board members Chad Weiss, John Pether and Pat Ball stand in the former boat-building studio of George Luzier. The group wants to build a museum to chronicle the history of boating in Florida.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2020
Group pitches maritime museum at Bobby Jones

Although a group of boating enthusiasts are passionate about the concept, city officials have recommended against the request for public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Schuyler and Amber DePasquale. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Appreciation can be an art form in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Middle School's Builders Club creates signs to thank nurses for all they do at school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Upon completion, another 7.9 miles of trail will connect to the current norther terminus at Culverhouse Nature Park.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 29, 2021
County names Legacy Trail extension trailheads

Construction on the three extensions segments is expected to be fully complete by the end of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gerardo Velez's group Hendrix X Hendrix is the headliner on Saturday. Velez, a percussionist, played with Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2019
Hunger burns for Hendrix at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Giving Hunger the Blues music festival celebrates Woodstock's 50th anniversary at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Nicholas Papazian
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 28, 2014
Caps and Gowns

Caps off to the graduating class of 2014. Read on about what these shining stars have planned for their future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 7, 2020
Lord's Warehouse thrift store reopens on Longboat Key

The warehouse has been closed to shoppers since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
City accused of hypocrisy

Developers say the city is allowing itself greater latitude on its Palm Avenue parking garage project than it does with any private development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
University Park Recreation District Supervisor Michael Smith says a "win-win" deal is one that chaffs all parties, but is one they live with.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2019
Compromise reached in University Park dispute

Settlement clears path for University Park Country Club purchase by Recreation District.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2018
Longboat Key Club members dance it out

On Sept. 27, about 70 members gathered for dinner and line dancing lessons courtesy of White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club and Resort approved the Islandside project in June 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Judge hears arguments in writ challenge

Judge Charles Roberts heard from both sides in the challenge to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Garden Club hosts Gardens in Paradise foe the seventh year.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 12, 2020
See Sarasota's tropical side at Gardens in Paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club will host its seventh annual Gardens in Paradise tour on March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Deputies get noise tech lesson; Lighting demo scheduled

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Butterfield house, designed by Carl Abbott, is one of the kayak tour stops. (Photo by Sean Harris)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 1, 2020
Still Modern. Still Here.

SarasotaMOD Weekend 2020 honors Carl Abbott’s architectural legacy. The pandemic couldn’t stop it — clever thinking saved the day.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 17, 2013
The Usual Place, more than usual

The Usual Place, more than usual

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Rob Grant

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 4, 2021
Longboat Key resident helps sister with COVID-19 ribbon memorial

Judy Tobias helped sister Cathy Tobias tie nearly 30,000 ribbons to represent every Floridian life lost to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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