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Angela Heck and Amy Nowalk, owners of 941 Artisan Lofts, plan to add more crafting classes to their calendar of events.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
NEW BUSINESS: Women have lofty ambition for Bradenton business

Crafters say there's a need for area venues to display their work.

  • East County
  • News
Facing land on one of the north end groins.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Manatee drops objection to Greer Island groin

Plans for new groins are proceeding forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Old Braden River Historical Society appreciated a presentation on the society's successes prepared by Bill Halstead.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Old Braden River Historical Society plans for future

As the Old Braden River Historical Society celebrated 12 years at its May 7 meeting, members looked back on the successes of the organization and discussed plans for the future.

  • East County
  • News
The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Why Can't I Be You?" reinforces the simple life lesson: Be careful what you wish for.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 9, 2016
The Rocker and the Stalker

The Players' 2015 New Play Festival winner comes to life in 'Why Can't I Be You?'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Bonham
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 2, 2018
Puppy paws his way into a new home

Socialite's family gains four paws after Paws on the Catwalk on March 29.

  • Black Tie
Sea turtle nesting season began on May 1 and ends October 31.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 27, 2017
Longboat officials provide update on sea turtle nesting ordinance violations

This year, officers began enforcing new laws related to turtle nesting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the home made scarecrows takes the wheel of one of the many tractors the Hunsader family has out for the upcoming Pumpkin Festival.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 12, 2016
Hunsader Farms gears up for annual Pumpkin Festival

The Big Train Ride tops new attractions at Hunsader Farms’ Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Kiwanis Club Treasurer Jim Larson deposits Team Renick's $10,000 Platinum Partner Check.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 30, 2015
Lawn Party to dish out new ticket, raffle structure

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s biggest fundraiser of the year is changing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
News Briefs

Bayfront group works to refine principles; Downtown Sarasota attracts more nightlife options

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
Peridia golf course receives makeover

Peridia Golf and Country Club will close for renovations starting May 5.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
News Briefs

Suspicious incidents cause multiple shutdowns; Rosie O'Donnell purchases Casey Key home; Citizens graduate Sheriff's Office program

  • Sarasota
  • News
USF Sarasota-Manatee instructor Garry Colpitts demonstrates a cooking technique before assigning the students soups to prepare.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
New facility cooks up culinary lessons

A Culinary Innovation Lab serves as the new hub for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee's hospitality students.

  • East County
  • News
The Lord's Warehouse is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 4, 2023
The Lord's Warehouse reopens with new wares for season

The thrift store at the Longboat Island Chapel welcomed back its regulars with open arms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tzeva's small plates set a family-oriented dining experience.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 7, 2023
Tzeva restaurant fires up Mediterranean dishes with Israeli, Japanese flair

The newly opened Mediterranean restaurant at Art Ovation Hotel adds some creativity to its menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
City Hall is taking a business-friendly approach to new businesses with a new welcome packet program.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
City starts welcome package program

Starting this month, the city of Sarasota is sending welcome packages to any new business that applies for a permit within city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allegiant Air celebrates the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with a custom wrap on one of its aircraft.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2025
Allegiant embarks on seven new routes from SRQ this week

Allegiant Air adds seven new routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airports following the airline's opening of five new gates in Concourse A.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 18, 2023
Ellen McKeefe

Ellen McKeefe, an Emmy-nominated television news producer who was one of the early women behind the scenes during a long career at NBC News, died August 7, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida of cancer. She was 78.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Chief of Longboat Key Police Department George Turner and Town Commissioner Gary Coffin
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 21, 2023
Longboat Key police chief outlines department goals at Kiwanis Club meeting

Chief George Turner described recruitment and retention challenges the department has faced.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryder Wahlsmith, a rising senior at Lakewood Ranch High School and a Manatee Technical College student, wipes down the plane as he continues to work on it. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 23, 2021
MTC students have plane fun in east Bradenton

MTC automotive technology students on board for new challenge.

  • East County
  • Schools
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