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Tommy Bahama CEO Doug Wood said he is thrilled with how the rebuilding of the restaurant and retail space at 465 John Ringling Blvd. turned out, especially the indoor bar area.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 8, 2025
Tommy Bahama celebrates grand return to St. Armands Circle

The combined restaurant and retail store invited guests to join in recognizing the official return after rebuilding from last year's hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee School District shares redrawn zoning maps, seeks feedback
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 17, 2025
Manatee School District shares redrawn zoning maps, seeks feedback

The zones for elementary, middle and K-8 schools will be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year, while high school rezoning begins 2027-2028.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch's Karen and Tom Eckert work as master gardener volunteers with the University of Florida to educate the public about gardening, plants, landscaping and more.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 15, 2025
Master gardeners plant seeds of wisdom at Lakewood Ranch Library

Lakewood Ranch's Karen and Tom Eckert are among the experts who teach important gardening techniques.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
B.J. Ivey was named the new boys basketball coach at Sarasota High on March 10.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota basketball landscape gets shake-up

Three coaching moves could change the fortunes of programs at Sarasota High and Cardinal Mooney High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube has been asking Manatee County commissioners for more patrol officers for at least four years. He'll learn July 30 if the commission will factor the additional positions into their fiscal year 2016 budget.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2015
East County zone on sheriff's radar

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube has a short-term goal of adding 12 deputies and a long-term goal of a new East County zone.

  • East County
  • News
Students during the "World's Greatest Short Stories" class.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2022
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel ready for first winter season

The center's first busy season is upon them, and despite COVID-19, they're ready.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Construction is underway on the 11.76-acre site for the new Mote aquarium.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 3, 2022
Welcome back: What you missed in Sarasota

There was a lot of news while you were gone. Here are the top stories of the spring and summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 9, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Olivia

With a passion for fashion, Olivia owner Annika Sandstrom was drawn to the open-air shopping concept of St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Kenney hopes to secure a lease with a national chain restaurant to anchor the plaza. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Whitney Beach Plaza

Whitney Beach Plaza remains largely vacant and in need of repairs, but owner Brian Kenney is still optimistic about its future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nosh-A-Rye Manager Marlene Zobel, server Sharon Jagger and owner Barbara Bowman. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Nosh-A-Rye to close in April

The owner of Nosh-A-Rye describes the decision to close the 15-year-old Longboat Key restaurant as 'bittersweet.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This boat ramp and dock on Lake Uihlein is rarely used. Its owner, the Country Club Edgewater Village Association, is trying to figure out what to do with it.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
CEVA fishes for solution in Lakewood Ranch

What's next for Lake Uihlein boat ramp?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 10, 2019
Four arrested following strong arm robbery in Sarasota

A man was left beaten in a Sarasota parking lot following an exchange coordinated through the app Let Go.

  • East County
  • News
The purchaser of a liner property in front of the State Street garage hopes to buy more city-owned land, but the City Commission has expressed skepticism about the changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2015
State Street garage developer seeks more land

At Tuesday's City Commission meeting, the board will weigh in on proposed changes to a commercial property at the State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The parking lot at Orange Avenue and Laurel Street closed last summer after the city let its lease of the land lapse. Laurel Park residents hope to secure the use of the lot for the long-term.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2014
Laurel Park residents push for parking lot purchase

At Tuesday night's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting, residents agreed to send a letter requesting that the city purchase a nearby Burns Square parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2014
Local racers take a spin on Indy 500 track

Rick Sanders and Bill Stelcher took their pre-war racecars to the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County commissioners unanimously approve the purchase of 9000 Town Center Parkway May 6.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee County purchases administration building in Lakewood Ranch

The downtown administration building will remain in place, but several departments are relocating.

  • East County
  • News
PTM Partners purchased two parcels on Payne Parkway.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 7, 2023
Developer buys Sarasota lots near Payne Park for $7.5M

PTM Partners plans to build a mixed-use project on the 1.98-acre property on Payne Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High football coach Rashad West has been suspended six games by the FHSAA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High football coach suspended six games

Lakewood Ranch High football coach suspended six games

  • East County
  • Sports
Zander and Zella Ribar, both 4, present the colors at last year’s Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2018
Calendar — summer 2018

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  • LWR Life
Harber Hall, with friend Ronald Emmerman, holds a picture from his time in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2013
A Hero's Welcome

World War II veteran Harber Hall and his friend, Ronald Emmerman, took the trip of a lifetime last week when they visited Washington, D.C., memorials on an Honor Flight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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