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Owner and CEO Brian Stock and vice presidents Claudine Leger-Wetzel and Van Osborne are excited about the grand opening of eight new Stock models at Genoa at the Lake Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 16, 2019
Stock opens its Genoa neighborhood at the Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch

Eight new models, now open for tours, can be customized by the buyers.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota City Commission will provide direction to staff regarding a new ordinance governing companies such as Uber.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2015
City to discuss Uber regulations, homelessness

At today’s Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will discuss the development of a new ordinance to manage the operations of transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft.

  • Sarasota
  • News
JPan Restaurant owner and chef Daniel Dokko. Photo courtesy of JPan Restaurant.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 29, 2016
JPan Restaurant readies new location at UTC

The Sarasota sushi restaurant and franchise BurgerFi will both join the food options on North Cattlemen Road.

  • East County
  • News
Matt Dively plans to incorporate flavors of his cruet restaurant, Blue Que Island Grill, into his new eatery in the Rosemary District.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 16, 2015
Servandos to open in former Darwin's space

Blu Que Island Grill owner Matt Dively plans to open a new Mexican restaurant in the Rosemary District

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
News Briefs

Town Hall to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Amore by Andrea opens for lunch; New Pass dredging to begin this week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new maintenance company, Buccaneer Landscape Management Inc., will offer more services than the previous firm, such as pressure washing sidewalks in Siesta Key Village. Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 28, 2014
New crew takes over Village care

Unsatisfied with the previous maintenance firm, the County Commission hopes a new company can spiff up the Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2011
Publix project reps reveal details

Longboat Key Condominium Association members posed questions about the Avenue of the Flowers store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

New Saks Fifth Avenue exec has big plans for mall project; Counseling practice opens a new location; Tidewater Preserve opens dog park

  • East County
  • News
Scott Cooper, the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, settles into his new office. He hopes to expand the performing arts and career and technical education programs at the school in the future.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
New principal thrilled to lead Nolan Middle

Scott Cooper, the new principal of R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is confident he'll transition smoothly to his new role.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Brunel Gomez de Tavarez and her daughter, Abigail, get ready to welcome guests to an open house at the Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center at Lorraine Corners.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 12, 2019
New health care center opens in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System unveils its new health care center at Lorraine Corners in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Business
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy is working intently with staff on assembling resident input and synthesizing it into a final product for the new form-based zoning code.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Murphy readies new zoning code

Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy will finish her work on a new form-based code for the city of Sarasota — but not before it gets a thorough vetting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Gordon "Mike" Michalson says he'd like to see New College's enrollment continue to grow. After 11 years as president of the Sarasota school, he hopes to return to teaching, following a much-deserved break.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
New College president to retire

Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson says he hopes to spend more time with his family after he retires from the school in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca and Richard Hopkins have been the driving forces of growth and creativity during their long tenure at Florida Studio Theatre, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 4, 2023
At 50, FST is the beating heart of Sarasota theater

Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have shaped Florida Studio Theatre from a scrappy upstart into a cultural powerhouse.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2016
Ralph Hunter: The original Observer

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter died Friday. He was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
It's a sign ...

Have you seen the signs?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert and Carol Baldwin with Christine and John Brown
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tapas Tuesday

Owners of Euphemia Haye Chef Ray and wife D'Arcy Arpke were inspired from a recent trip to Spain to add a new tapas menu. There were around 40 people at Haye Loft Lounge for Tapas Tuesday on Nov. 29. Attendees sampled the new tapas and Spanish wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dotty Terry, Jim Harman, Emma Thurgood and artist Dirce Kennedy
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota Opens Four New Exhibits

Four unique exhibits opened Thursday, Oct. 18, at Art Center Sarasota. The exhibits include Artists Who Made Sarasota Famous II, Sumi-E Society, The Curated Unknowns and It's Political!

  • Arts + Culture
Matt and Brooke Baker, Shannon Westfall,  Samantha Shwmyar, Sara Kirkland,  Lorna Rower and Kyla Hancock
  • By Daniel Perales |
  • November 4, 2017
New nonprofit makes a name for itself with An Evening in India event

Tandoor Indian Cuisine hosted An Evening in India benefiting Share Care Global on Nov. 3 at BMW of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Goodwill employee Marion Motley greets the store's first customers with a smile.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 19, 2015
Goodwill Grand Opening

Community gathers to shop at new Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 7, 2015
Garden Club cultivates its new officers

Durante Park was filled with Garden Club members for the annual meeting on April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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