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Beginning Dec. 10, Frontier will fly to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 12, 2018
Frontier adds Atlanta to its destinations from SRQ

Like its new service to Philadelphia and Cleveland, low-cost airline plans to launch Atlanta on Dec. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kim Stroud. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2019
Manate County names new human resources director

Manate County names new human resources director

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Elections arrive at a pivotal moment

At least one new decision maker will join the ranks of the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota readers sound off on local issues

City leaders should consider carefully when they OK new buildings

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Country Club East is a popular community off Lorraine Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2017
Lakewood Ranch sells 10,000th home

In January, new home sales were up 32% from the the same time last year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2017
Sarasota Opera unveils Steinwachs Artist Residences

The new Rosemary District development will increase the opera company's artist housing capacity from 43 to 70.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist David Steiner pulls back the sheet to unveil "Newsy" the pup representing the Observer Media Group.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 13, 2016
New batch of superheroes unveiled for Southeastern Guide Dogs

Twelve new superhero statues will be displayed around Sarasota and Manatee for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Philip and Nancy Kotler and Warren and Margot Coville break ground on the new center.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2016
The Ringling breaks ground on Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion

The 5,500 square-foot center will house studio glass and serve as the formal entrance to the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Ellis, Henry Hofeler and Jim Rogoze participate in their first meeting as supervisors of Community Development District 6, the area known as Country Club West. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2014
New board members assume the majority

When Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 met Nov. 20, the majority of its board was new to the public spotlight.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High School graduates Tessa Ummel, center, and Brittney Lesperance, right, practice a line dance during a staff meeting at the Texas Roadhouse.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
New eatery lines up fun

Employees of Texas Roadhouse are honing their dancing skills each week, as they prepare for the opening of the new East County eatery, which is slated to open May 27, Memorial Day, at 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
The truck includes advanced life-support equipment and virtually all EMS equipment with the exception of a stretcher. Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Fire fleet adds new 75-foot-ladder truck

Longboat Key Fire Rescue has a new apparatus that replaces a yellow ladder truck with maintenance issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 8,000-square-foot facility includes a covered bay area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2014
Lakewood Ranch supervisors approve new revenue source

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Supervisors authorized the signing of a lease for its landscaping contractor to rent space in Town Hall's new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2014
New lights make debut at Ed Smith Stadium

Sarasota County staff held the official test of the new $1.2 million retrofit lighting system at Ed Smith Stadium Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

  • East County
  • News
Longbeach Village resident Pete Rowan snapped this photo of damage to a new home build on Hibiscus Way. Crews had already made repairs by Monday afternoon.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 17, 2022
New home project already repaired after damage from Sunday's high winds

A Longboat home build had part of its framing collapse after storms and high winds on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County names new human resources chief
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2025
Sarasota County names new human resources chief

Mike McNichols will join the county in advance of the April retirement of Chris Louria.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • June 2, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Lucky 8

Fueled by Chef Mark’s passion for stacked sandwiches, soulful tunes and the charm of New Orleans’ Mom-and-Pop gems, Lucky 8 serves up a bold, modern twist on the classics.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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The School District of Manatee County is making progress on its new K-8 school being built in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2024
Finalists determined for new east Bradenton K-8 school name

The School District of Manatee County is seeking the public's input on the final list of names for the school being constructed off Uihlein Road.

  • East County
  • Schools
New College junior Lucy Duke paints a work titled "Dionysus" as guests arrive for the cocktail hour.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 10, 2024
New College Clambake delights with evening on the bay

The event, in its 45th year, provides scholarship opportunities and more for Florida's honors college.

  • Black Tie
Richard Hopkins led the audience through a presentation centered on the new construction project. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 1, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre announces ambitious expansion

Florida Studio Theatre has grown past its footprint in downtown Sarasota and is planning an expansion that will result in a new mainstage, two new cabarets, expanded parking and artist housing.

  • Arts + Culture
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