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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 28, 2012
Guest Fashion Editor: Ashley Lauren Gruters

She's the owner of SRQtees Events and Wedding Planning, a second-grade teacher, athlete and wife.

  • Arts + Culture
Phil Grande, downtown resident and radio host, at Selby Five Points Park. File Photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota homeless issue stretches to Selby Library

Downtown Sarasota radio host Phil Grande says the city and Sarasota County need to work together to solve problems involving the homeless at both Selby Five Points Park and the Selby Public Library.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SCAT launched its new mobility-on-demand service on June 1. Photo provided by Sarasota County.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2021
Longboat Key leaders discuss islandwide on-demand transit service

SCAT has offered its on-demand service since June, whereas MCAT requires 24 hours advanced notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • August 9, 2013
This Week is Middle Eastern and fresh as can be

This Week is Middle Eastern and fresh as can be

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 27, 2019
Goats ... with Taste at Taste of Mixon's event

Anybody looking for a dose of cuteness needed to look no farther March 23 than the annual Taste of Mixon’s at Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SunCoast Blood Centers Technician Ryan Milner and Parrish resident Daniel Wansten stand outside the mobile concierge unit. Milner and Wansten made an appointment to do it again the next day after Wansten's pulse came in over 100.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 19, 2021
Blood donations needed in Lakewood Ranch, beyond

SunCoast Blood Centers needs donations as demand for blood rises

  • East County
  • News
Palmetto High School's Principal Carl Auckerman will take the lead of Braden River High School next year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2021
History buff Braden River High's future

Carl Auckerman wants to establish relationships before taking over as principal at Braden River High in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Cops Corner 07.22.10

A large box of roofing nails spilled all over the westbound lanes of the causeway. Wile E. Coyote was nowhere to be seen.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rebecca McCullough takes Achilles for a ride in the arena in preparation for their July 4 performance.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 2, 2020
Back in the saddle in Myakka City for Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions

Herrmanns' Royal Lipizzan Stallions get back to business with July 4 performance

  • East County
  • News
School zone signs have been replaced with school entrance signs, meaning cars no longer have to slow to 20 miles per hour when the yellow light flashes.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Confusion grips modified school zone in Lakewood Ranch

Modification of the school zone on S.R. 70 near Braden River Elementary School causes confusion.

  • East County
  • News
Jocelyn Elkhatib gets a close look at the inner workings of a bee hive.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 12, 2016
Visitors swarm to the Honey Bee Festival

Sarasota Honey Company and the Suncoast Beekeepers Association partner with Sweetgrass Farms for event to save the bees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Architect Sema Atis said the use of different materials, colors, awnings and other design elements was intended to create a more engaging facade on U.S. 41 — but the Planning Board said it felt like the back of the building.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2020
Quay building plans draw criticism from city staff, Planning Board

The developer of the downtown bayfront property intends to revise the design of a proposed 12-story, 241-unit apartment building on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
P&Z begins to crack town codes

Recommendations for zoning code changes get unanimous vote from P&Z Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Brahms Violin” features International Violin Competition winner Angelo Xiang Yu, along with two other powerful performers. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival provides three weeks of chamber delight

The annual Sarasota Music Festival creates an ad hoc community with the power of chamber music.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Robert Halbach, who oversaw the project, said the improvements will improve traffic flow in the area. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2021
Lorraine Road projects near completion in Lakewood Ranch

Yearlong Lorraine Road and State Road 70 intersection project nears completion

  • East County
  • News
Irwin Pastor defends the Islandside Property Owners Coalition's views and says he can help the Key grow in a manageable way. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 13, 2013
Elections: Pastor calls for 'sensible' Longboat Key redevelopment

L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor calls IPOC's opposition of a former Longboat Key Club application a way to preserve Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The touring company of Fiddler on the Roof comes for their timeless engagement in Sarasota in April.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 4, 2022
Looking ahead at 2022 in arts and entertainment in Sarasota

The new year brings a new season slate of feature performances designed to thrill, including concerts, art exhibitions, ballet performances and more.

  • Arts + Culture
Celery Fields is a popular walking location that is home to more than 240 bird species.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 14, 2020
Conservation easements granted for land near Celery Fields

Easements on three land parcels will keep development from encroaching on Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the issues arose from various signs, commissioners singled out other objects in the right of way as potential problems going forward. Photos by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Commission sends message: no signs

Responding to an ongoing controversy, the city moves to restrict all private signs, and some other objects, from the public right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dana Habedank, 17, prepares to launch herself while fellow daring young women on the flying trapeze, Emme Clarke, 14, and Teresa Powell, 17, offer encouragement. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
Sailor Circus' holiday show presents '12 Days' of derring do

Brand new winter program turns Christmas classic on its head

  • Arts + Culture
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