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The former Golden Apple Dinner Theatre building is getting a new storefront, one of several changes planned for the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2014
Golden Apple building gets facelift

Construction is under way at the former site of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, as the property owner plans to turn the building into retail and restaurant space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Islandstyle Networking Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m on Sept. 18 at the Tommy Bahma Restauraunt on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Longboat Chamber of Commerce to host September networking events

Islandstyle Networking Event and Business After Hours helps to bring together professionals from various fields.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • January 2, 2013
Jan. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Tow truck driver stabbed during New Year's Eve festivities; Siesta residents protest variance requests; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work; Kiwanis Club seeks award nominees

  • Sarasota
  • News
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray is the director of a department that’s in the middle of a staffing crisis. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2015
PZ&B scrambles to keep up with permits

With the Longboat Key's building department hitting record-breaking permits numbers this year, the town is searching to find extra staff to keep up with a contractor demand for permits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Wemple. Rick Mills became named superintendent of the Manatee County School District in March.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Battle ready

Superintendent Rick Mills' strategy to get ahead of the district's financial trouble combines precision with collaboration.

  • East County
  • News
Gabby Herrmann, who ran Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City, died at age 66.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
Myakka City grieves loss of ultimate showwoman Gabby Herrmann

Royal Lippizzan Stallions will persevere as Gabby Herrmann's daughter, granddaughter carry on in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 29, 2021
New Pass Bridge repair work to start in February

The COVID-19 pandemic caused supply materials to arrive later than anticipated. It delayed the start of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In May, The Players Theatre announced its plans to relocate from downtown Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 30, 2016
Top Story — September: Players leadership reflects on theater history

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
Runners make their way down the John Ringling Bridge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 13, 2016
First Watch Half Marathon changes course

The First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon partners with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mark Veazey and his daughter went fishing on Friday at Overlook Park.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 2, 2020
Beachgoers, anglers return to Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking reopened on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Lido Key resident keeps local bee population buzzin'

Beekeeper Tom Mawn works on six local apiaries, which help relocate bees to yards around the region where they’re wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stefan Sanders conducted "Musical Discoveries." Courtesy image
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 7, 2018
Music review: 'Musical Landscapes'

The second in the Sarasota Orchestra's "Discoveries" concert series took audiences on a journey from the Midwest to Scotland.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2014
Community sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara and University Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
The county aims to revisit the topic of redistricting next month
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 22, 2019
County to hire consultant for potential redistricting process

After reviewing a variety of options to base new district lines off of, commissioners directed staff to hire a consultant within the next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • April 27, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: CHICKEN YELLOW AND TANGERINE ORANGE

PREEN & CHIC: CHICKEN YELLOW AND TANGERINE ORANGE

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"My job is fun." Teri Booth says. "On my worst day, I’m the luckiest and most blessed person in the world."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
Pied piper of Sarasota: Teri Booth

Musician Teri Booth climbed the corporate ladder as an engineer only to end up in the pits. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
As the county funds more large scale projects, less funds are being allocated to tourism promotion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Tourist Development Council expects slower gains

Because money is being diverted to pay for capital projects, there is less available money to market Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 302 at 136 Golden Gate Point  was built in 2001. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,785 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 26, 2022
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $3.1 million

Golden Gate Point condo tops area transactions at $3.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
City workers repair a bench in Bayfront Park on Wednesday, April 8. Parks and recreation staff members are among the Sarasotans still working essential jobs during the statewide COVID-19 shutdown.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
COVID-19 presents challenges for Sarasota workers

From those who lost their job to essential personnel who must work in-person during a public health crisis, coronavirus is taking its toll on local laborers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Sarah DeHeer. Courtesy of Alton Brown.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 17, 2017
Dinner and a Show: A Conversation with Alton Brown

With his touring live variety show, ‘Eat Your Science,’ the chef and T.V. personality blends his two passions — performance and food.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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