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Brockford Lee
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 3, 2014
(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2011
Sarasota County approves grant

The Sarasota County Commission approved a $120,000 grant Wednesday that will allow a manufacturing company to expand and create more jobs within the county limits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
An estate property in the Sanderling Club on Siesta Key ranks No. 1 on TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 17, 2011
Homes on Siesta Key and Casey Key rank in the top 10

A Siesta Key home ranks No. 1 and a Casey Key home No. 9 on a list compiled by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Ambassador Gaby Tovar holds a waffle cone filled with brambleberry crisp ice cream, one of Jeni's signature flavors. Others include gooey butter cake and brown butter almond brittle.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Splendid opportunity

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams comes to East County area

  • East County
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza will receive a complete renovation overhaul, according to its owners. A new roof could be start to be placed on the shopping center as early as next week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 27, 2012
Whitney Beach ownership modified

A new corporation has been formed for partners involved with Whitney Beach Plaza and a $2 million renovation is expected to begin next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BBC Main Street initially announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping the Main Plaza site, but a project did not come to fruition ahead of the sale of the property.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 8, 2019
Main Plaza property sells for $20 million

The new owners intend to develop apartments and office space on the downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 7, 2019
To be or not to be: Visible Men Academy students tackle Shakespeare

The Visible Men Academy students performed on June 6 in partnership with the Key Chorale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2018
St. Mary swings into golf tournament

The Men's Club hosted its annual golf tournament Feb. 22 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 10

Nick Charalambous captured a beautiful Siesta Key sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The meeting was held at the county's administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2016
Long Bar Pointe lawsuit reaches settlement

The agreement ends a 2-year-old dispute.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2010
Lakewood squad preps for spirited fundraiser

The Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleading squad will hold its annual silent auction from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 17, in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Sports
Central Park's Miryam Ballard, 2, enters the playground at Bob Gardner Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2020
Can't slide on responsibilities at Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton playgrounds

Officials hope those who use Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton playgrounds take responsibility for social distancing, sanitary measures.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 16, 2009
Neal welcomes new vice president

David Rapp, vice president of land acquisitions, assumes the newly created post after holding similar posts at two other major Southwest Florida real estate corporations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 13, 2016
Anne Patterson shows smaller works at Alfstad& Contemporary

The artist opened her exhibition, 'Airidescence' Thursday, Nov. 10.

  • Arts + Culture
Elizabeth Poss Colebrook reached a new decade Saturday, Jan. 5. The 90-year-old celebrated her birthday with daughters Susan, Kristina and Deborah, as well as about 50 friends at her Harbour Court home. Colebrook has lived on Longboat Key since 1990.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 8, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Big 9-0

Elizabeth Poss Colebrook reached a new decade Saturday, Jan. 5. The 90-year-old celebrated her birthday with daughters Susan, Kristina and Deborah, as well as about 50 friends at her Harbour Court home. Colebrook has lived on Longboat Key since 1990.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 22, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy continues wreath tradition

For the fifth year, the Sarasota-based military charter school is leading an effort to honor America's fallen for the holidays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2015
Town could establish 16 potential new residential zoning districts for multifamily residential properties

By creating 16 new districts, the town could usher nonconforming properties into modern times.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 70: Michele Rayner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Paul Caragiulo said the alternative-energy program was worth the cost.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 18, 2012
Commissioners vote down alternative-energy fund

Commissioners vote 3-2 against the program because of its cost. Commissioners also move forward P.F. Chang's project, approved changes in parking-ticket late fines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by John Joseph Revisky
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 19, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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