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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 7, 2016
SKVA bids members a final farewell

The Siesta Key Village Association held their final meeting Wednesday night.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jason Sudeikis is Ted Lasso in "Ted Lasso." Photo via Apple TV+.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2021
Binge Blog: "Ted Lasso" returns, and Cannes films make critics swoon

Plus, an update on a Sarasota "Big Brother" contestant.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in "When Harry Met Sally…" Photo source: Showtime.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2019
'Nog Blog: I'll have what she's having

Binge Blog gets festive for the holidays — in a sense — with "Iron Man 3" and "When Harry Met Sally…"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 12, 2021
Longboat condo project sells all 16 units

Sage Longboat Key Residences is expected to be completed in late 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 23, 2020
Father and son bond over basketball in Longboat Key

Tim and King Grant vacationed in Longboat Key. The father and son found Bayfront Park's basketball court to share their love of the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Tayven Clark will be the starting quarterback for Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota high school football preview: Cardinal Mooney High

In coach Jared Clark's second season, Cardinal Mooney could be a team to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
“Roe” runs through April 15 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 22, 2018
'Roe' star Terri Weagant gets the conversation started

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Roe" is sparking a multifaceted discussion.

  • Arts + Culture
Sutter Roofing was founded in 1902, and opened a Florida operation in 1979. It’s now one of the largest commercial roofers in the state. Company president Doug Sutter is on the right.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2016
Local firms protest economic development grant

‘Project Mulligan’ could provide more than $1 million for a national roofing company.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Campbell, principal at Tara Elementary School, works with Averyanna Rivera on constructing a tower.  File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2020
School choice enrollment to open for Manatee County

Families in the School District of Manatee County will have more time to decide school choice.

  • East County
  • News
The Knights worked on a project Aug. 8 at the church. In the back row are Rick Kuebel, Mike Mahan and Vin Misciagna.  In the front row are Gordon Shellhaas, Paul Palmeri and Rich Macklin.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 12, 2020
Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Initial reports indicated the vehicles were traveling north toward University Parkway. Northbound lanes of Cattlemen Road were reported to be closed around 8:45 p.m. while the investigation continued.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2021
Sarasota deputies investigate gunfire near UTC

Northbound Cattlemen Road is closed as investigators look into reports of shots fired between vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If approved, Robert Anderson's proposed hotel will be built in an L-shape on property off Calle Miramar.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 13, 2021
Hotel workshop draws Siesta Key concerns

Residents say three hotel proposals should be considered all at once rather than as individual proposals.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Event chairs Embracing Our Differences board member Graci McGillicuddy, Board Chairman Dennis McGillicuddy and event speaker Booker High School principal and Florida Principal of the Year Rachel Shelley.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 5, 2017
Embracing Our Differences celebrates its 15th season

Embracing Our Differences held its annual luncheon celebrating its 15th season on Dec. 5 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Uh oh! Seems bad.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2021
Binge Blog: Do you know that the brain can itch?

"The Empty Man" and "Wendy" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dom DiMaio talks to Anna Clark, of Sirius Day Spa, and Ed Levins, of Village Bikes, while making his way to the different tents at the annual Lakewood Ranch Block Party and Club Day.
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • November 21, 2019
Biz Boon: Q&A with Dom DiMaio

Six months into his post, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President and CEO Dom DiMaio checks in with LWR Life about his intentions to boost the support organization’s already thriving efforts.

  • LWR Life
Harvey Vengroff recently proposed plans for an 800-unit development slated to be affordable housing Fruitville Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Vengroff buys North Trail motel

Prolific Sarasota property owner Harvey Vengroff bought the Sarasota Airport Hotel for $2.25 million, with plans to accommodate families facing homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Irwin Pastor defends the Islandside Property Owners Coalition's views and says he can help the Key grow in a manageable way. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 13, 2013
Elections: Pastor calls for 'sensible' Longboat Key redevelopment

L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor calls IPOC's opposition of a former Longboat Key Club application a way to preserve Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A conceptional drawing of The Bay shows a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center located on the southwest corner of the what is now the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall parking lot.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 4, 2022
Architect selection timeline laid out for new performing arts center

The task force selected to recommend an architect for the replacement of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall holds its first meeting. It's scheduled to select a firm by April 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town in recent weeks installed an interactive speed limit sign on Broadway Street. A second is planned.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 6, 2020
Village residents keep pushing for resident-only parking

The town will eventually decide whether to require restaurants to provide a parking space for every 150 square feet of floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 4, 2022
The Paradise Center hosts FitFest on Longboat Key

Attendees could try bite-sized bits of seven different exercise classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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