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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2009
Learning Center adds new golf schools

Rosedale Golf & Country Club and Director of Instruction and Certified PGA Professional Steve Whidden have created five new golf schools for the 2009-2010 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Projects such as Vue Sarasota Bay have already drawn concern about their size and impact, and more large-scale projects are waiting in the pipeline.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Sarasota leaders grapple with impact of increased building

With major construction projects underway and a new zoning code nearing completion, residents and officials are ready to have a conversation about managing growth in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town canals were put into seven groups to help pursue funding sources.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Still to come: Town to tackle new projects

Implementing a canal maintenance program and replacing deteriorating pipes are among projects starting in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An example of a beautified and activated alley in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 20, 2023
City to study alley beautification proposal

The Sarasota City Commission backs Erik Arroyo's request to clean up and activate downtown alleyways.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The author would like you to know that no people were given food poisoning from his cooking. (Photo: Jim Hendry)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 15, 2022
Writing is easy, but cooking is hard

How does a journalist with very few cooking skills get by when he's dropped into a Publix cooking class? He burns the bread.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2020
East County weather page photo: October 22

Scott Veix captured this red-shouldered hawk taking off on Gatewood Drive in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 1

A fawn and mother deer at Myakka River State Park are captured by Gordon Silver.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Don O'Leary chats with East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst after finishing his last meeting. Whitehurst said O'Leary  will challenge you to get something done if he feels it is=s important.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Fire still burns for Lakewood Ranch resident

Lakewood Ranch fire service champion retires

  • East County
  • News
Slim Chickens features a range of chicken sandwiches. The restaurant offers baskets featuring chicken strips and wings. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2022
Slim Chickens plans Lakewood Ranch opening

The fast-casual restaurant’s menu centers on a range of fried chicken items.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
What's the paperwork that led to a commissioner’s resignation?
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 3, 2023
What's the paperwork that led to a commissioner’s resignation?

The new financial disclosure form for elected officials requires disclosure of assets, liabilities, net worth and sources of income.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef David Stone shows Karen Pashkow how to butter the phyllo dough for the spanakopita.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 29, 2023
Longboat Chapel chef reveals 5 quick-bite secrets

Former Longboat Key Club Chef David Stone held a cooking demonstration at the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House is on its way to Waterside Place in 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 12, 2023
Seeking clarity on major Manatee County issues in 2023

The fate of a county administrator, a major development and Premier Park are among the Manatee County items that will draw attention this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Chef Sellner’s culinary journey includes a stint as chef de cuisine and executive sous chef at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 19, 2023
Pascone’s chef loves taking diners on a culinary journey

From fried spaghetti to French cuisine inspiration, Pascone's Ristorante Executive Chef William Sellner’s culinary journey is anything but boring.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Sarasota downtown and bay front luxury condo market remains robust among second home buyers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2023
Sarasota region among the nation's hottest second home markets

At more than 35% of all mortgages written for second residences, the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area ranks 17th nationally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwoman Marian Raupp and Rabbi Brenner Glickman
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 16, 2022
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Passover

The seder was held April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mimi Carlin gets a blow out at Blow la la.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 30, 2019
Fashion Insider: Gala ready

See how co-chairwoman Mimi Carlin gets ready for her big event.

  • Black Tie
Travis Ray smiles and poses in front of his handiwork at Monark Custom Framing and Art Gallery. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 23, 2022
Local entrepreneur is crafting art one bowtie at a time

Travis Ray is making custom bowties inspired by art, and he's doing it with locally sourced material and selling them at a local art gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
Karen Holbrook, the regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, can't wait to see the completed Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2023
Aviation Maintenance Technician School ready for takeoff at SRQ

Manatee Technical College and Suncoast Technical College, among other partners, celebrate the groundbreaking of the new aviation school that will offer hands-on opportunities for students.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library |
  • April 5, 2023
Libraries are for Everyone!

A new library is coming to Lakewood Ranch!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: July 25

Stephanie Wallace captured this orchid after a rain shower at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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