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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cutting Loose Salon celebrates fifth anniversary; Internet marketing company expands to Lakewood Ranch; Lee Wetherington Homes adds two new employees

  • East County
  • News
L. Ronald Gray plans to build a 10-story hotel with up to 140 rooms at 20 N. Washington Blvd., which is currently an 86-space county parking lot.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2018
Two hotel projects plotted for downtown

New hotels on Main Street and Fruitville Road could add more than 270 rooms to the eastern edge of the city’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The margherita pizza at the newly opened Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in downtown Sarasota is the most popular item so far. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2019
Scene & Heard: 05.23.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo courtesy Lee Duffey
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
Jim Roque remembered for fostering relationships, helping the community

SunTrust vice president and nonprofit patron Jim Roque died Sept. 23 at 63.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steven Wollf of AMS Planning & Research discusses the findings of the Van Wezel Foundation's needs assessment study at a Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 meeting Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2016
Bayfront 20:20 prepares for city workshop

In advance of a meeting with the City Commission, the leaders of Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 discussed how to plan the development of public land near the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Wilson's work melds the intricacies of nature with the form of sculpture. His work will be on display at Thursday's Ringling Underground.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
The Science of Art

Nathan Wilson distills his passion into science and sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
Octavia Spencer stars in "Fruitvale Station." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 28, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Fruitvale Station'

The new film, 'Fruitvale Station,' traces the last 24 hours of Oscar Julius Grant III's life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
News Briefs

The Lauren O'Hara Memorial Fund and TreeUmph! Adventure Course are teaming to raise funds for children with cancer being treated at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Business Reports

Pottery studio celebrates anniversary; London Bay Homes constructs 'Adalia'; Neal ends strong in first quarter

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
ULI Committee issues circulate at Town Hall

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks a new facilitator to handle a nine-person Urban Land Institute group that is questioning its size, purpose and its very existence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 5, 2022
Alfred B. Gates

Alfred B. Gates (Bud), 95, of Manchester, NH died December 22, 2021, at his residence with his children by his side, after a brief illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Al Earnst, Don Tersigni and Cliff Hornsby perform at the first Comedy Night fundraiser, part of this year's "Arts in April" on April 17 at the Town Center Green.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 18, 2025
Comedians bring impressions, anecdotes to Longboat Key venue

New this year to Arts in April, a comedy night fundraiser went off on Thursday at the Pavilion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason and Mindy Brandt catching up with friends at the Rosh Hashanah service at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 8, 2024
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah after Hurricane Helene

The temple provided community and normalcy after many Longboaters’ homes were found in disarray from the hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By RCLA Town Hall |
  • September 25, 2025
Ringling College TOWN HALL Celebrates Its 45th Season

“There’s nothing like hearing directly from experts,” said Lauren Kurnov, Executive Director of Ringling College TOWN HALL. “It really brings leading news stories and hot topics to life.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Longboat Key voters cast ballots March 14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
Letters to the Editor

Other referendum question deserves ‘yes’ vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Duo KVAS Volodymyr Kostenko, below, and Anton Savchenko, above, will perform in this year's circus. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 3, 2018
New year brings excitement to Lakewood Ranch area

Here's a list of must-attend events in 2018 in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patrick Ward, Daniel Rodriguez and Ricardo Graziano
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 23, 2014
'The Secret Garden' comes up roses

Sarasota Ballet's world premiere of Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden' is no garden-variety production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Rock star exec hums in new role at Datum Corp.; Construction industry gets Texas-sized competition; Berkshire Hathaway acquires real estate company

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Colin Lane in Chapatti. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 19, 2015
Theater Review: 'Chapatti'

Theater Review: 'Chapatti'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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