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Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 19, 2019
Cancelled trial dates open door for next stage of Colony case

April 2020 trial to decide the method of sale of the properties is still on the books.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Sweeney Todd" runs through June 1. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 7, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' cooks up biting musical comedy

This bloody story is over-the-top in the best way — all while reflecting dark realities about life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Clockwise from top left: Gil Waters in victory after the opening of the new Ringling Bridge, August 2003. Waters and city engineer Alex Davis-Shaw. Waters and his wife, Elisabeth. “The Old Coots Lunch Bunch.”
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 10, 2018
Tribute to a visionary

For nearly 60 years, Gil Waters was a force in Sarasota. Thanks to his passion, vision and determination, we have the ‘Gil Waters Bridge,’ the Van Wezel and FCCI Insurance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lo' Key Island Grille is expected to wrap up construction this summer and open its doors in October.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 18, 2024
Casual restaurant to open on Longboat Key in October

Lo’ Key Island Grille will emphasize a laid-back atmosphere with a sizable outdoor space while serving fresh seafood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota philanthropist Ernie Kretzmer, a generous supporter of the city's artistic institutions, died Aug. 24 at age 99.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 30, 2024
Remembering a scientist who nurtured Sarasota's arts

Ernie Kretzmer died on Aug. 24, four months short of his 100th birthday.

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell in a promotional picture for "The Americans." Image source: FX.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2018
Binge Blog: I spy, with my two eyes...

On this week's Binge Blog, we take a look at "The Americans" on Amazon Prime Video, starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor and Noah Emmerich, and Netflix's "The World's Most Extraordinary Homes," hosted by Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
It's rare for Adelaide Boedecker and Calvin Griffin to perform together, but they savor the moments when they do.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 10, 2022
A trip home and then The Met beckons for Adelaide Boedecker

Adelaide Boedecker will sing with her husband in her hometown a week after Valentine's Day, and right after that, she has an opportunity to achieve a career highlight.

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Tomasko, outgoing executive director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, has always appreciated maintaining a close connection with the area's waterways. Now, he is returning to the private sector.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 22, 2025
Outgoing estuary program director proud of work on waterways

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Executive Director Dave Tomasko is proud of how he's helped improve local waterways and now looks to make broader systemic changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 11, 2009
St. Mary's prepares for X-mas Bazaar

St. Mary's prepares for X-mas Bazaar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
Manatee Glens hosts open house for rape crisis program

The Junior League of Manatee County will showcase the re-modeling efforts for the program's building.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Synagogue dedicates home

Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue will dedicate its new location 11 a.m., Aug. 22, at its Peridia home, 3911 Golf Park Loop, Suite 104, in Peridia Office Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
Mooney writers study in NYC

Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge recently returned from a three-week creative writing course at Columbia University in New York.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new CVS store takes shape as contractors work toward a September opening
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 16, 2012
Publix gets its fill of construction

Currently, you'll see lots of it at the construction site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Historic cottage sees major move

A 1920s Sarasota cottage-style home located on Floyd Street was recently saved from demolition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Breaking news: Santa coming to town

You read it first here: Santa Claus is coming to town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Hall now provides a direct deposit checking account option for its customers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 30, 2013
Direct deposit available at Town Hall

Water users sick of sending in checks to pay for their bills have a new option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town kiosk Information Station.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 14, 2020
Beneficial booth

The town now has a kiosk to help with basic responsibilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 5, 2020
Mothers Helping Mothers expands

Mothers Helping Mothers expanded into its building to 8,000 feet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Freeman bids on a raffle item for the Best Grandmother package, which included children's books and movie tickets.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 21, 2019
St. Michael the Archangel's fashion show is a fanta-sea

The church is raising money for a new Parish center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 8, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival rocks out in J.D. Hamel Park

A new film fest event, Sea and Be Scene, was held on April 7.

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