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City Commissioner Willie Shaw stood to deliver impassioned remarks about diversity at a Nov. 5 public hearing on Selby Gardens' master plan proposal. Those comments later drew criticism from the proprietors of Michael's on East.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Shaw questions Selby’s diversity initiatives

Comments critical of the racial makeup of the workforce at Selby Gardens and Michael’s On East draw pushback from those organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacey Volpe, the administrative coordinator for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, and Rebecca Blitz, the nonprofit's executive director, showcase some of the items EquiElite Boutique donated for the tack sale.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 12, 2021
SMART chance to meet herd in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy hosts open house in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Starbucks has other locations in Manatee County, including one near Interstate 75 and State Road 64, as well as one on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. File photo from Flickr.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2016
Starbucks has plans for new East County location

Benderson Development has submitted plans to develop a Starbucks on Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association President Ron Soto announced the beginning of the Downtown Cares campaign Thursday.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2014
Anti-panhandling campaign kicks off

Downtown Cares, a program aimed at supporting homelessness service providers and discouraging handouts to panhandlers, will put donation boxes in 36 downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Remember our veterans on 11/11/11; Beware of the dailies' outsourced call centers

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • A time to celebrate |
  • September 17, 2020
Bryan and Sylva Langton

in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
Steve Schield has been with the town of Longboat Key since 1989.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 3, 2018
Longtime Longboat planner retires

Steve Schield, who's been working with the town for almost three decades, is leaving town staff this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Margaret Good addresses supporters Tuesday night at Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine in Sarasota.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • December 5, 2017
Good wins House District 72 Democratic primary

The Sarasota attorney topped businesswoman Ruta Jouniari to represent her party in the special election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka's Sarah Wiegand bakes cream wafers from scratch. The cookies are a Christmas tradition for her family.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 26, 2020
Christmas cookie tradition won't crumble in Lakewood Ranch area

Christmas cookie recipes have been passed down through generations of these Lakewood Ranch area families.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering shows new tennis courts adjacent to a courtyard area between two residential buildings proposed for the Bath and Racquet site. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Bath and Racquet plans headed back to Commission

Despite endorsements from city staff and the Planning Board, some residents remain concerned about plans to add more than 200 residences to the fitness center property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Building Permits 07.15.10

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 2 through July 8, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
With the effects of the recession fading, the district can expect to see more families moving to Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 19, 2015
School board discusses future expansion

The director of long-range planning for Sarasota County School District advised the board that multiple schools are at capacity.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Pirates volleyball program won its first district championship since 2010 on Oct. 21.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Pirates prevail in district tournament (and beyond)

It has been a banner season for Braden River volleyball

  • East County
  • Sports
Built in 2005, Unit 1201 of the Beach Residences offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,189 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 25, 2022
Beachfront Lido condo is week's top seller at $5.4 million

A condo in Beachfront Lido topped area sales at $5.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 14, 2021
This Week in A+E: Dec. 16 to Dec. 22

Concerts, comedy shows, festivals, ballet and dance recitals are all on tap in Sarasota's arts scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Benderson Development's Director of Florida Leasing Mark Chait says the tenant mix in UTC is impressive for the industry.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 6, 2017
More in store at UTC in Sarasota

Shoppers have more choices along University Parkway corridor

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 29, 2019
Walk in the Park: Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

The tennis center serves up a good time for spectators and players alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On the eve of a referendum vote, Longboat Key reaffirms political sign-posting policy.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 29, 2016
Longboat Key clarifies political sign policy as referendum nears

Political signs prohibited on public property at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benedict estate home at Villa Am Meer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
Our View: The tide is turning on LBK

The turn started with two transactions: First, the town approval in 2011 and then the redevelopment of Avenue of the Flowers and construction of the new Publix Super Market and CVS drug store.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 29, 2020
Ready to move on from Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors celebrate a bittersweet graduation.

  • East County
  • News
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