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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Thief should have pulled a tooth, or two

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
St. Armands businesses said speeding is an issue when motorists pass Columbia Restaurant on the way to Longboat Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
St. Armands prepares for speed tables

The temporary installation of traffic calming devices around the Circle has drawn concern from Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Demolition of the former Amore Restaurant and the clearing of the wooded property is being paid for by a $400,000 county grant.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • March 5, 2019
Town backs away from theater proposal

Fundraising for arts center set to begin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 20, 2017
Longboaters top Santa's nice list

Longboat Key organizations and churches donated a lot to local charities this holiday season. Here, we mention some of those efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bulldozers have begun clearing land immediately west of Grand Harbour Parkway and north of State Road 64. Equipment is using existing stub-outs in the road to access the property.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2018
Possible Costco shows the impact of development

The new store adjacent to Heritage Harbour could change traffic, aesthetics.

  • East County
  • News
Pollo Tropical plans to move into the former Square 1 Burgers across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on U.S. 41.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.30.16

A Caribbean restaurant prepares to move into midtown Sarasota, and local college leaders receive statewide recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota members Kay Koriath and Janet Lovesky.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 7, 2016
Sho Fu Society: We can 'Bonsai' that

The Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota masters the ancient art form, and so can you.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Myakka City’s Morgan Smith has nine goats on her property, including two of her favorites, Jay and Annie.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 3, 2017
Milking a hobby on the ranch

Myakka City resident hopes to clean up with goat soap.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
An open kitchen allows patrons to watch chefs in action and also creates an opportunity for interaction between the kitchen and guests. The kitchen features a pizza oven.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2016
SMR expands Country Club offerings

With area growing, developer adds The Lodge to Lakewood Ranch Country Club's luxury amenities.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Perry has opened J&J Gallery on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch business a work of art

Entrepreneur showcases artwork in new gallery on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Cast members and recurring characters Madisson Hausburg, Pauly Apostolides, Kelsey Owens, Garrett Miller, Brandon Gomes, Chloe Trautman, Juliette Porter and Alex Kompothecras — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2017
MTV releases teaser video prior to premiere of ‘Siesta Key’ reality show

The sneak peak gives a nearly three-minute long introduction of the characters and how they’re all connected from the perspective of cast member Juliette Porter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 16, 2017
Three things about condo living

Two bedrooms, two baths

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Mendez. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 1, 2017
Westcoast Black Theatre artist finds a new sense of purpose

In preparation for his third young artist showcase, Michael Mendez is coming into his own.

  • Arts + Culture
Tony McEachern in the Village Bike shop where he works
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
Picture of health with Tony McEachern

The ride of a lifetime

  • Health
Jiggs Landing has a new boat ramp as the result of a $507,000 project that took three months to complete. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2015
County fishes for Jiggs Landing proposals

Manatee County officials hope a new RFP will bait potential park vendors.

  • East County
  • News
The $100,000 grant will go toward funding the 2015-2016, which includes productions of "West Side Story" and a world premiere of the original musical "Josephine." Micheal Donald Edwards, producing artistic director, announces the season.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Asolo Rep receives $100,000 grant from Barancik Foundation

The gift will go toward supporting the 2015-2016 season as well as continuing the studies and community programs in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 13, 2015
Special assessment could cover Circle garage costs

During the next four weeks, the city will take its first steps toward implementing a special assessment to fund a parking garage near St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder will work with town staff to craft a future density referendum that will eventually allow him to convert the plaza’s residential zoning to tourism use.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Commission allows Whitney Plaza referendum work

Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder received consensus from the Longboat Key Town Commission Monday to craft language for a referendum that would allow him to change the property’s zoning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Dowd's "Earth Angel"
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Manifest Whimsy

After a summer of construction and renovation, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is prepared to expand.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Naletko has been working for Sarasota County's fleet division services for four-and-a-half years. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
County technician featured in national magazine

After Greg Morris, Sarasota County fleet services manager, learned about one of his employee's background, he knew it was a great story that needed to be shared.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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