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Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Bramwell Tovey died in July 2022, not long after signing a five-year contract with the orchestra.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 16, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for conductor's arrival

He's conducted all over the world and earned some of the highest distinctions in his field. Now Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his next conducting adventure in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile stand behind copies of the applications they filed with the Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Department to bring a cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
Q&A with Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile

Jim Eatrides, of Alpha-Omega Communications Inc., and Kevin Barile, of Ridan Industries II LLC, hope to bring a 150-foot stealth cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel. Here, the Eatrides and Barile sound off on their application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High junior boys golfer Nicolas Bencomo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicolas Bencomo

The Cardinal Mooney boys golf junior tied for second at the 2023 Crutchfield/Hawkins Invitational on Sept. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Attorney alleges Battie had prior knowledge of hoax racist Facebook post
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 29, 2024
Attorney alleges Battie had prior knowledge of hoax racist Facebook post

The attorney for Kelly Franklin says evidence shows that Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie was aware of the hoax nearly a month before presenting it at a meeting.

  • Sarasota
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The swimming pool at the new condo complex planned for Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will overlook Lake Uihlein. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Lakeshore condominium project in Lakewood Ranch targets 2023 groundbreaking

Often-delayed project along Lake Uihlein gets off the ground with developer Frank Dagostino.

  • East County
  • News
David Bullock is Longboat Key town manager.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2012
Commission to take two-step approach to code issues

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to move forward with a review of planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town commission is scheduled to discuss the new sign code at its Nov. 13 regular workshop meeting.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 17, 2017
New Longboat sign code approved by planning and zoning

After months of debate, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the town's latest rendition of its sign code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
York Walker and Dave Harris will be developing new work for the Roundabout Theatre this summer at The Hermitage Artist Retreat
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 3, 2023
Hermitage Retreat partners with Broadway's Roundabout Theatre Company

The collaboration will help playwrights develop material for the nation's largest nonprofit theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Parking garage mural project approved

A Palm Avenue parking garage mural project will coincide with the Chalk Festival in November.

  • Sarasota
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See Sarasota's 2023 in photos
  • By James Peter |
  • December 28, 2023
See Sarasota's 2023 in photos

Classroom lizards, high-flying hoopsters, knights in shining armor and dancing reindeer made 2023 a year to remember in Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
Initial site work at Town Center Green started in April and is scheduled to finish in late summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 11, 2020
Longboat begins looking at what's next for Town Center Green

Initial site work at Town Center Green began in April and is scheduled to finish in late summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bradenton Beach sewer line project is set to be completed late 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 19, 2023
Bradenton Beach Sewer project continues through July

The latest project update says some traffic disruption may occur along Gulf Drive South.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peg Green stands beside “Leadership: Vickie Oldham, Newtown Alive."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 15, 2023
Sarasota artist celebrates history of Newtown with new quilt

The quilt is part of Peg Green’s exhibition, titled “Witness!” at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Hutchinson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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Krista Carpenter from Wildlife, Inc. works with Athena, a rescued owl.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel hosts second annual Earth Day Walks and Talks

There were more attendees and more organizations present this year, and talks were more focused on water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town's tree-lighting ceremony was the first event held on the former Amore property.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Commissioners OK budget transfer for Town Center work

Cost of initial work higher than originally envisioned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Toquya Jones, a food service worker, prepares lunch for students at Braden River High School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2022
Manatee School District works to address cafeteria, custodial staff shortages

More cafeteria and custodial staff are needed to ensure quality for the district's students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Vinicius Sena Barney, Avi Snyder and Liam Snyder work on building a remote-controlled monster truck for the 2022 rally at the Fab Lab.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 24, 2022
Faulhaber Fab Lab racers prepare for RC Car open

Kids, teens and adults all do their part ahead of the 2022 RC Custom Car Open.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Rosenberg and Ashley Thompson run the Rosey Times Two brand accounts together, posting still photos, videos and TikToks to increase their reach. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riverview High grads' dreams are working out

Amanda Rosenberg and Ashley Thompson, sisters, have built a strong following on their fitness brand's social media pages

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bia Candle Co. was among the 20 recipients of the Business Assistance Funds Program.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2023
Grants awarded to minority-owned businesses in Sarasota-Manatee

The Opportunities For All initiative named 20 local companies recipients of its 2023 Business Assistance Funds Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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