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Yacht broker Roy Kaplan stands in front of the boat slips at the Hyatt Regency.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
'Bring back the boats'

As many in the community seek ways to revitalize the local economy, a Sarasota yacht broker believes one answer could be to rebuild the boat basin at the former Quay and Hyatt Regency hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 9, 2011
Home and Garden Tour will be in full bloom

The owners of five unique homes throughout Longboat Key and Lido Shores will be opening their doors to the public during the Longboat Key Garden Club's 35th annual Home and Garden Tour Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flying Sliders features a variety of gourmet sandwiches with a flying-saucer theme. Photos by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 16, 2012
Food trucks offer lunch alternatives downtown

A new downtown-dining concept is drawing workers and tourists to a previously vacant lot on Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jade Rhodes

We've read about her for two years now since she and the Sarasota High School Sailors went to the state championship in 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 12, 2012
Feng Shui and Religion: Can You Have Both?

Feng Shui and Religion: Can You Have Both?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

New Saks Fifth Avenue exec has big plans for mall project; Counseling practice opens a new location; Tidewater Preserve opens dog park

  • East County
  • News
The online coupon company Gerrid Smith co-founded, Save1, takes a percentage of the commission it makes from retail partners, like Target, and donates it to charitable groups. The charities focus on feeding children worldwide. Lori Sax.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2013
Coupon Clipper: Gerrid Smith

An ultra-crowded industry didn't scare off Gerrid Smith. Now he aims to translate bravery - and a charitable-focused business model - into success.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Style show gives look and taste of Longboat Key

They've made names for themselves in everything from town politics to tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara Poulton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sod service company expands to landscaping market; Neal marketing specialist speaks at builders show; Water management district welcomes program manager; Janie Albertson joins Ted Todd Insurance Agency

  • East County
  • News
Heavy traffic is a sign of season, as pictured on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Business owners: 'Business is back'

Snowbirds and tourists have flocked back to Longboat Key, making it the strongest season in recent memory for many business owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Kim Galway
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 27, 2020
Longboat Key cyclist rides for a greater cause

Kim Galway has a plan for the fitness that comes from riding all these miles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The prefabricated metal home was built to be assembled on-site — and could be dissembled if a plan for relocating it moves forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Arlington Park residents hope to relocate historic home

The neighborhood association wants to turn Sarasota’s last remaining Lustron house into a community center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners hope to sell the downtown administrative building and move to one on Cattlemen Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
County looks at new administrative building off Cattlemen Road

Commissioners hope to relocate the administrative building, currently on Ringling Boulevard, to Cattlemen Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abigail Raiford sings an aria from "The Magic Flute" during a "Suddenly Opera" presentation Saturday. (Photos by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 15, 2020
Sarasota Opera won't go down quietly

Company will perform 'Suddenly Opera' pop-up mini concerts outdoors throughout the week

  • Arts + Culture
Jessica Neal.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Jessica Neal

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore talks how it feels to run and her love of cabbage soup.

  • East County
  • Sports
SmellBahnMI
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 8, 2013
Smell the Bread Café, A Healthy Option

Smell the Bread Café, A Healthy Option

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 8, 2013
Smell the Bread Café, A Healthy Option

Smell the Bread Café, A Healthy Option

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
sirardsfalafel
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 3, 2013
A Sweet Surprise at Sirard's Chocolate Café

A Sweet Surprise at Sirard's Chocolate Café

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lennar Homes' former sales center for Lakewood National is being converted into a Sheriff's Office substation. It's expected to open by mid-October.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Manatee Sheriff's Office adds Lakewood Ranch satellite station

Former Lennar sales center will temporarily house the substation.

  • East County
  • News
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