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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2014
News Briefs

Biter buys downtown parcel for planned apartments; Shay takes over as Siesta Key Association president; Sarasota County ratifies Teamsters agreement; Beach University seminar series returns to Siesta Key

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Bird Key home sells for $4.2 million

Sharon Smith sold her home at 429 Meadow Lark Drive on Bird Key for $4.2 million to Dorothy Westerberg in the highest sale for the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 26 recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Instead of a plaque, Inter-District Authority Operations Director Paul Chetlain hands Gil Pearce a handcrafted fishing pole made by Chetlain's stepson Josh Knapek.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch veteran retires from service

Just before turning 90, Gil Pearce gives up his seat on the CDD 1 board.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sean O’Neil, Gary Kurnov, Sarah Cartwright, Alex Floethe and Juan Jaramillo attend the Da Capo Society Fall Kick Off on Oct. 26 at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 5, 2018
Sarasota Opera gets hip with the kids

The opera is trying to reach a younger audience, which could help the art form thrive for many years to come.

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling College graduate Dean Arscott won first place in the Sculptor's Choice and People's Choice awards for single projects, with "Neanderthal + Narwhal". The 2008 graduate and illustration major pulled the idea from an old sketchbook of drawings on letters of the alphabet.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 18, 2024
Former Ringling student takes home top award at Crystal Classic

Each year, the sand sculpting event brings an international lineup of artists to Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Long and Hunter Thompson exchange glares before New College and Ringling's flag football game which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday April 7, at New College.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 4, 2013
Line of scrimmage: New College vs. Ringling

Football fans can expect blood, sweat and a healthy dose of irony as Ringling College and New College of Florida clash in the tiebreaking game of the schools' bitter flag-football rivalry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachel Scharbo and Amanda Gates, who are library assistants, love working with the 3D printers in Studio 70.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2022
Braden River Library expansion offers new opportunities in east Bradenton

The library's new Makerspace, meeting room and three study rooms help visitors explore their creative side.

  • East County
  • News
As the Sarasota Orchestra's search for a new venue expands, city officials say finding a home for the organization within the city is a priority. Photo courtesy Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
Orchestra expands venue search beyond city limits

After the City Commission rejected a proposal to construct a music hall in Payne Park, the Sarasota Orchestra announced it will look outside of the city for a new home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harold Bubil addresses the audience at the beginning of a March 8 trolley tour, which focused on standout
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
Architecture tours highlight Sarasota gems

The Center for Architecture, Sarasota hopes a series of trolley tours will help create a more engaged community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CDD 6 supervisors Susan Ellis, Hank Hofeler and Jim Rogoze discuss Rogoze's actions on behalf of the board. Also pictured is outgoing Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2015
District supervisors examine 'flawed' system

Protocol for soliciting legal opinions might change

  • East County
  • News
Rebekah Mandeville-Gelvin is the owner and proprietor of what will be Sarasota's first beer garden. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2015
New Rosemary businesses generate buzz

A beer garden, a salvage shop and a 475-unit apartment building are just some signs of growth in the Rosemary District in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joyce Sandy and Michelle Patterson, both Heritage Harbour residents, were elected to the Heritage Harbor CDD Board of Supervisors in November.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, Newly elected board seeks unity

Passions flared during the first meeting of 2013, as the Heritage Harbor CDD board discussed dumpsites and a lake and wetland maintenance project.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton is spending the first months of his new job listening to staff and evaluating systems.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 2, 2023
Meet Longboat Key’s new town manager

Longboat Key’s new town manager, Howard Tipton, measures the success of his weeks by the number of sunsets he gets to see.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Achilles Kouskoutis
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 30, 2025
New Greek restaurant to open in Sarasota's Gulf Gate

Nikki's Greek Café, located just south of Stickney Point Road, is targeting an early October opening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Principal Fayth Jenkins
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 24, 2023
Suncoast School grows opportunities for students to find their talents

The school’s new principal, Fayth Jenkins, is helping the school expand the scope of its educational opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 20, 2025
'Bad Jews' treads a minefield of identity issues

Joshua Harmon's edgy comedy caps a sell-out season for Sarasota Jewish Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Guest Author |
  • June 12, 2019
Letters to the editor Readers sound off on: Epoch, Selby, Orchestra

STOP organizer says group wouldn't object to a specific project.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
David Miller is Longboat's de facto historian. All photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 3, 2019
David Miller: A Longboat Linchpin

The quintessential local looks back on 64 years in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • January 17, 2013
The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dr. Gordon "Mike" Michalson says he'd like to see New College's enrollment continue to grow. After 11 years as president of the Sarasota school, he hopes to return to teaching, following a much-deserved break.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2012
New College president to retire

Dr. Gordon 'Mike' Michalson says he hopes to spend more time with his family after he retires from the school in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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