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Dean Congbalay, right with friends at  Harry's Continental Kitchens.
  • By Columnist . |
  • April 30, 2018
Letters to the Editor

Readers chime in with their own takes on things.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sandy Druist, Debbie Romano and Pat Veraszto with the GreyHawk Landing events group
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 8, 2015
GreyHawk hosts craft bazaar

The events planning group organized the event for the neighborhood.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cindy Gold performs in Asolo Rep's production of "The Cake." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 9, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'The Cake' shows the not-so-sweet yet human side of the Bible Belt

Bekah Brunstetter’s 'The Cake' serves up a satiric slice of life in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 2, 2020
County closures, collection schedule affected by Labor Day

Several county buildings will be closed Sept. 7 and collections services will be delayed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As president and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch since 2005, Rex Jensen heads up one of the most recognizable and sought-after land management, agricultural and development companies in the nation. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch pioneer shares insights on building a community

After 20 years at the helm, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO Rex Jensen sounds off on what makes a community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
408 Jackson Drive
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 for Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key.

A St. Armands home in John Ringling Estates tops the week's sales at $2.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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
A Lake Club home at 7910 Staysail Court sold for $2.5 million. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,137 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 24-28 in Lakewood Ranch

A Lake Club home on Staysail Court tops this week's sales at $2.5 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A variety of yoga classes are offered throughout the week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Fun and healthy

There's always something to do.

  • Health
Jill Eisenbeis, a library assistant, is new on the staff and started her position on the library's first day of curbside pickup June 2. She previously volunteered for the library for two years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2020
Braden River Library reopens with new policies

Manatee County Libraries open with new policies

  • East County
  • News
The historic Leonard Reid House will be moved this week from the Rosemary District to Newtown, where it will become Sarasota African American cultural center.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2022
Historic Leonard Reid House on the move to Newtown

After it arrives from the Rosemary District to its new site in Newtown, the home of the "right-hand man" to Sarasota's first mayor will become home to a new Sarasota African American cultural center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo: Sarasota County
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 28, 2016
Public invited to comment on backyard chicken amendment

Sarasota County is considering an amendment to its zoning codes that would allow for the keeping of backyard chickens in some residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Las Vegas-based air carrier will serve 29 destinations from SRQ when the new flights to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Tulsa, Oklahoma begin in the fall.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 12, 2021
Allegiant adds two destinations at SRQ

Fall launches for flights to Iowa and Oklahoma add to carrier's local portfolio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spray paint sketches cause a sawbuck setback
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2023
Spray paint sketches cause a sawbuck setback

Dumpster graffiti costs a business owner $20 in damages, and police mediate a squabble among warring lobby lady factions. These and more Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Created by José Valle
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for a Beatles and rock 'n' roll revolution

The Sarasota Orchestra is preparing for a set of Beatles tunes, a change of pace from a steady diet of Brahms and Beethoven.

  • Arts + Culture
D'Kai Shaw attends State College of Florida and has been a mentee for five years. Shaw shares his reasons why this program is important.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 16, 2023
Sarasota police, youth organizations say Y.E.S. to teaming up on empowerment

The police chief says that the organization aims to provide mentorship and services to at-risk kids in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bonnie Schiavone, Marilyn Schott and Jules Price enjoyed time together.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered Feb. 1, at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, for the organization's monthly networking social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The city has secured a six-month extension on an agreement with the current concession operator. The city is beginning the process of searching for a new long-term concessionaire.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
City pivots on Lido pavilion

After a lease agreement with a private operator fell through, the city is moving forward with plans to renovate the beach property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fight over 'shared boyfriend' results in two arrests
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2023
Fight over 'shared boyfriend' results in two arrests

Two women who attacked a third in a fight over a boyfriend they shared were arrested on multiple charges. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The view from the VIP tent at TerraNova. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Myakka City equestrian facility aims to a jump above the rest

Behind a $30 million investment, a young entrepreneur is taking big strides to turn the TerraNova Equestrian Center into a leading destination.

  • East County
  • Business
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