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Blue Rooster co-owners Devin Rutkowski and Bill Cornelius describe the new establishment as a live-music venue and restaurant.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota Rosemary District welcomes fresh faces

Customers with a taste for Southern food and live music have a new haven in the Rosemary District. The Blue Rooster is one of several new businesses moving into the district, which was set for growth before the recession hit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rev. John C. N. Hall gives out communion to parishioners at his installation Saturday, Feb. 23. "In these first few months one word that captures the job for me is 'vision,'" Hall says. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 28, 2013
St. Boniface welcomes new rector

The Rev. John C. N. Hall smiles at his installation Saturday, Feb 23. After months of searching and the narrowing down of 50 candidates, St. Boniface Episcopal Church has found its new rector.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Our Lady of the Angels plans to more than double its existing footprint.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
Our Lady expansion soars around eagle's nest

Two East County churches are adding new sanctuaries to accommodate growth.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Lee Whitehurst and Chief Byron Teates say the renovations to the station bring it to current standards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2016
East Manatee fired up about new home

East Manatee Fire Rescue District set to open new Station 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Firm protests contract for Longboat Key beach project

A firm has protested the town’s $6.5 million choice of a contractor to mine Longboat Pass and New Pass to renourish island beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
News Briefs

LECOM honored for work; Bishop retiring from CDD 5; New name, new feel

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Business Briefs

St. Armands Circle Association elects new leaders; RVA names Tammy Halsted business development manager; Chiles Group, Mote team up for 39th annual NOAA Fish Fry; Plymouth Harbor announces 2014 officers, new directors

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Riesenberger brings four years of experience with Senior Friendship Centers to her new position. She uses her love for art and creativity to plan new programs for seniors.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 15, 2013
Branching Out

In her second month as senior center manager at Sarasota Senior Friendship Centers, Jennifer Riesenberger uses her passion for creativity and helping others to broaden seniors' horizons.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linn Torres, All Angels by the Sea administrative assistant and art sale coordinator, holds up a decorative glass piece, one of the many art items for sale at this summer's New to You art sale at the church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 9, 2025
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal kicks off summer art sale

The Longboat Key church is holding a smaller-scale version of its spring New to You art sale through September, featuring jewelry, decor and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Our View: 100 years of income taxes

As the annual Day of Tyranny approaches, the dreaded April 15 Tax Day, on this 100th year anniversary of the personal income tax, it's fitting to remind ourselves of its heritage - who did it, how it came about and why.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Floridays Development Co. is proposing a 200-room hotel similar to the architectural style of the building below.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2012
Downtown hotel proposals revealed

City staff is wrestling with finance options for two hotel proposals submitted for the Palm Avenue site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is averaging 66.7 new COVID-19 cases per day during the week from Oct. 20 through Oct. 26, an increase from previous weeks.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 27, 2020
County extends state of emergency

Manatee County state of emergency for COVID-19 extended through Nov. 3

  • East County
  • News
Kate Barlaug has been named the principal of Dr. Mona Jain Middle School. Irene Nikitopoulos has been named the principal of Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 4, 2023
Two east Bradenton schools to have new principals

Haile and Mona Jain middle schools will have new leaders for the 2023-2024 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Head of Dreamers Academy Cathy Rodriguez addresses the crowd
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 13, 2023
Dreamers Academy hosts first gala

The school's fundraiser supported the new construction of its outdoor learning area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 24, 2023
Sarasota County implements new system for non-emergency calls

The changes follow a rise in call volume in 2022. It is said to better direct non-emergency calls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 29, 2010
Two new garage facades presented

The architect hired for the Palm Avenue parking garage unveiled the new designs. Many of those in attendance were unimpressed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 7, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

Sharon Ross has joined the St. Armands office of Michael Saunders & Co.; and Tamara Owens will head Wagner Realty's new full-service management division.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Angioletti with Simba and Sammy, Joan Smith with Honey, Pauline Young with Katie and Rosemarie Hodges with Elliott
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors paws to welcome new neighbor with party

Elliott, a 2-year-old black-and-white Sheltie, was the guest of honor at a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" party held March 2, at his new home with Mike and Rosemarie Hodges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • April 23, 2012
Housing Update in Sarasota from the Experts

Housing Update in Sarasota from the Experts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Demolition of the old Publix building was under way Monday afternoon. The store first opened in June 1980.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
Publix demolition, site work under way

Say goodbye to the old Longboat Key Publix. Demolition of the existing store was under way Monday, April 23, just two-and-a-half weeks after its April 7 closing. Construction of the new CVS is also ongoing: A concrete pour was completed earlier this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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