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Chef Christopher Covelli
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Viking Culinary Center

The Viking Culinary Center on Lakewood Ranch Main Street already has garnered local attention. Its new manager, Christopher Covelli, hopes to bring it national attention in 2012, as well.

  • East County
  • News
Chung-Yon Hong and Daniel Jordan share a plate of cottage cheese pancakes. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 4, 2012
KITCHEN CLASSICS: Daniel Jordan & Chung-Yon Hong

Daniel Jordan and Chung-Yon Hong may be newlyweds, but they're hardly new faces to Sarasota Orchestra audiences.

  • Arts + Culture
City commissioners hope City Manager Bob Bartolotta and City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini can resolve issues between them related to a computer investigation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tension at City Hall

City Manager Bob Bartolotta is still awaiting the results of a computer investigation of his computer more than three months after City Clerk and Auditor Pamela Nadalini ordered it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Talks between The Van Wezel Foundation and city staff over future operations of the performing arts hall have been tabled for two months. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
City officials spar with Van Wezel Foundation

The chairman of the Van Wezel Foundation expressed alarm Tuesday that, after months of negotiations with city staff, commissioners want more details concerning options.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
DID pares down project features

A consensus was reached Tuesday, during a Downtown Improvement District meeting, to eliminate brick streets and parallel parking plans for Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randall Reid
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Randall Reid meets with residents

During a neighborhood association meeting Monday, Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid heard complaints that the county needs to engage the public better in major undertakings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
District considers budget consultant

MGT of America found more than $23 million in savings during its recent evaluation of the Sarasota County School District's budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
County budget could take unanticipated $10-million hit

A judge's ruling and legislative action last week could have a negative impact of more than $10 million on Sarasota County's 2013 fiscal-year budget.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A free valet service could use the garage that sits under the 100 Central condominium tower on First Street or other parking lots or garages downtown.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Free downtown valet service proposed

A proposed free valet service for downtown residents and visitors that would run for three nights a week could cost DID taxpayers $10,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Manatee Schools employs budget freezes

Facing a potential shortfall this year, the district put spending controls in place for the rest of the school year - limits that may impact classrooms, principals say.

  • East County
  • News
Gord Hunter always enjoyed exploring his grandparents’ farm as a child. For the last 44 years, he’s been involved in orienteering, a timed navigation sport involving only a compass and a map.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Snowbird points to sport of orienteering

Gord Hunter, a 67-year-old retired gym teacher who spends his winters in East County, aims to put orienteering, a competitive, international navigation sport, on the map.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • March 14, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: The big screen!

PREEN & CHIC: The big screen!

  • Arts + Culture
Patrick Dougherty's "Close Ties" is an example of what to expect for his upcoming installation. Courtesy photo
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 2, 2013
Black Tie: Five in the house for 2013

Dressing up for this former social editor has had to do a lot more with Power Rangers, Batman, cowboys and Army guys as of late, thanks to a cute little 2-year-old that I know.

  • Arts + Culture
Ina Gross, center, is pictured with her son-in-law, Dave Gerth, grandson Gabe Gerth, daughter, Ellen Gerth, and granddaughter Olivia Gerth. Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
One year later: Ranch murder remains unsolved

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube remains confident the individual who murdered Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross last year will be caught.

  • East County
  • News
Dylan White and Jason Sierra have been playing on the diamond together for 14 years. After their last season as teammates, White will head to Miami, and Sierra will head to Vanderbuilt.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 6, 2012
BEYOND THE FIELD

Sarasota High first baseman Dylan White and outfielder Jason Sierra will take the field together for the final time this spring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
City sees catalyst project for parcel

Nearby property and business owners said the outcome of the vacant land's development will have a huge impact on the Rosemary District's future growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Commission candidates debate topics

The Longboat Key Republican Club held a debate among commission candidates Friday at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Palm Avenue restaurant takes form

The new Louies Modern restaurant and a catering/banquet facility will fill a total of 13,500 square feet. It will open in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
Firefighter proposal sparks town interest

Firefighters propose freezing their plan and placing current and new hires in the Florida Retirement System while requiring current employees to continue contributing to the frozen plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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