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Sanborn Studios claims it lost the business of a client because the county had a prejudice against Sanborn.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 26, 2014
Sanborn Studios files counter lawsuit against county

The film production company said Sarasota County had undermined its reputation among clients and in the industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2014
Commission will discuss legal counsel today

The Longboat Key Town Commission is solely responsible for two Longboat Key positions: the town manager and the town attorney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Business Observer

St. Armands Circle Association welcomes new part-time assistant; Cannons Marina to showcase new offerings at St. Armands Boat Show; Dry Dock reopens for season; Taiwanese USF students take a field trip to visit Sandbar and Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 1, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board candidates forum set for July 11

For the first time, the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County will hold a Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board candidates forum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca Resinski and Amy Stevens show their support.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 26, 2026
Runners cross Ringling Bridge to raise support for students and teachers

The third annual Education Foundation's Ringling Bridge Run drew around 1,300 participants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rendering of the community pool amenity area at Bath & Racquet.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 19, 2023
Game, set, match: Bath & Racquet redevelopment underway

Demolition has begun on the "rebirth of an icon," rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences and Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a second reading and final vote on Oct. 20 about proposed changes to the St. Regis development. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 6, 2021
One more vote for St. Regis Longboat plan

The Town Commission will have final say Oct. 20 on a series of changes Unicorp wants for its condo and resort plan .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Molten bronze is poured from the crucible into a series of molds at Bronzart Foundry.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 20, 2024
Bronzart Foundry creates art for sites around the world

The Sarasota-based foundry crafted an award for the 14th Dalai Lama.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SPAC Architect Selection Task Force meets with representatives of Renzo Piano Building Workshop on Wednesday. On Thursday, the task force selected the firm to design the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 2, 2023
Sarasota Performing Arts Center task force selects architect

Renzo Piano Building Workshop has been chosen to design the city's new theater complex at The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There is a proposal to redevelop the six units at 551 Broadway into four single-family structures.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 17, 2021
Longboat Key leaders to consider proposed Broadway redevelopment

The proposal would reduce the number of units at 551 Broadway from six to four single-family structures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Nancy Detert swayed fellow commissioners to open a solicitation period for proposals on the parcel.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 3, 2020
County seeks other proposals for parcel

Following a Miami company's interest in county-owned land, commissioners agree to seek additional ideas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy is one step closer to opening in August 2022 with the approval of its contract with the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy one step closer to becoming a reality

With contract approval, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy focuses on a location.

  • East County
  • Schools
A rendering of the planned Banditos Tacos & Tequila at the former Tavern on Main location at 1468 Main St., which the company plans to open in fall 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 1, 2023
Banditos will bring its 'taco temple' to downtown Sarasota

Maryland-based Banditos Tacos & Tequila will occupy the former Tavern on Main Brewery location as it makes its Florida debut, featuring the chain's first rooftop patio.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The town rejected the possibility of a 150-foot town on the north end of the island, portrayed in this simulation.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2021
Longboat Key leaders discuss ways to improve cell service

Town leaders have met with AT&T and Verizon in the past few weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A bullet hole is in the window above the garage at 6706 Oakmont Way after a shooting early Sunday morning in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2021
UPDATE — Shooting erupts after River Club party in Bradenton

Two suffer non life-threatening injuries trying to flee the scene at River Club in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
If approved, the project would place 20,000 almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 15, 2021
EPA to revisit offshore fish farm permit

The Environmental Appeals Board has requested the Environmental Protection Agency to provide a status report on the permit with guidance under the Biden Administration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2009
Tara club completes golf course renovation

After nearly eight months, Tara Golf & Country Club will unveil its golf course during a grand opening celebration Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Cops Corner

MILL CREEK Jan. 4 2:30 p.m. - 500 block of 135th Street E. Grand Theft. The victim reported a package was stolen from outside his residence. Per the victim, the package was delivered Dec. 4, to the residence by UPS, at which time the unknown person(s) signed for the package and fled.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
Business Observer

Dairy Queen to celebrate grand opening on S.R. 70; Builders Association honors Neal Communities; and Lakewood Ranch Real Estate off to solid start.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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