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  • By Corcoran Dwellings |
  • April 14, 2022
Old Friends, New Name, Same Values

Old Friends, New Name, Same Values

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Parishioners Patty Smith and Maurice Dinneen on behalf of the Eluned & Edward Russell Charitable Foundation at the Community Foundation of Sarasota made a donation of $500,000 to kick start the campaign.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 4, 2021
Siesta parish primed for rebuild

St. Michael the Archangel is holding a capital campaign to rebuild after severe water damage.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2009
Pat Neal contributes to MELL concession stand

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer stepped up to the plate with final $30,000 needed to begin work on the project.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Business Observer

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  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 31, 2010
Construction begins on new Manatee fire station

The new 14,000-square-foot facility will be the most centrally located station in East Manatee Fire Rescue's district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Serendipity Racquet Club

Small Business of the Year - Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
New crosswalks coming to Midnight Pass Road will be more elaborate than the crosswalk from Beach Way to the public beach. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
County supports crosswalks plan

On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission unanimously agreed to support a Florida Department of Transportation plan for six pedestrian crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tom Buchter joined Selby Gardens as CEO in 2009.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Non-profit Organization finalist: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was named a finalist for Non-profit Organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2011
New art projects announced

The Public Art Committee is planning two new art projects for Main Street and the historic Federal Building.

  • Arts + Culture
Community Activities Corp. Director Lori Basilone is the organization's only employee.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2010
Community Activities moves headquarters

The not-for-profit will move its headquarters to the Summerfield Information Center this week.

  • East County
  • News
Forty-year employees Judy Longmate and Marshall Gillen pose with General Manager Anatoliy Furmanov, Owner Betsie Coolidge and Catering Director Terri Smith. Photo courtesy of Syd Krawczyk/Concept Digital Media.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 9, 2013
Cafe L'Europe celebrates 40 years

When Betsie Coolidge opened Cafe L'Europe in 1973 with her late husband, Titus Letschert, she never envisioned it would become an icon, beloved 40 years later by residents and tourists alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 6, 2013
Company navigates rough road in its battle for sales

Gemesis Diamond Co. has not publicly named a new CEO. Former CEO Stephen Lux resigned Dec. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Wagner Realty adds business brokerage specialists
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Wagner Realty adds business brokerage specialists; Chamber survey shows economic upswing; Ranch builder continues Booker High School renovation

  • East County
  • News
The city is working to open a new parking garage on St. Armands Circle by December, at which point staff will institute a paid parking program in the commercial district.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
City parking deficit projected to grow

A parking garage and paid parking program at St. Armands Circle headline a transformative year for the city’s parking operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Al Maio
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County Commission, District 4: Al Maio

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 7, 2020
School board undecided on superintendent search

Board members agreed on a salary range and base qualificationsbut still do not know when the new candidate will officially be chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
An initial rendering of Fire Station 13, located on Siesta Key, shows a two-story building that matches the beach facade. Photo courtesy of Sweet Sparkman Architects.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2019
Work begins soon on new Siesta Key fire station

The station will be built on the same location, at 1170 Beach Road, and will be two stories.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tableseide Restaurant Group CEO Joe Seidensticker is focusing on opening new restaurants in Sarasota and beyond.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 17, 2018
The Francis set to close this fall

The downtown event space, located in the ground level of the Palm Avenue parking garage, will be replaced with new tenants, the property owner said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea presented County Commissioners with a $1.5 billion budget Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget

Manatee County administrator submits proposed budget which will be reviewed by commissioners in a series of public workshops.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Grohowski was sworn in as the school district's police chief in July. Just over four months later, the district is reassigning him to a new position.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2018
School district makes security staff changes

Sarasota County Schools has selected a new security director and chief of police, part of a series of leadership changes announced Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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