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Country Club resident Toni Ambrosio said she is worried the value of her home will decrease if townhomes are built by Legacy Golf Course.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 25, 2020
Townhouses could come to Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee commissioners set to decide on townhouses in Country Club

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 20, 2010
Black and White Dinner Dance and Auction

Wear your favorite black & white or vintage attire. Dance to 40's & 50's singers and standards by the award winning Manatee Players. While having a glamorously good time, you'll be supporting a great organization and helping victims of domestic violence.

  • Black Tie
Employees separate recyclable and non recyclable materials.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota County single-stream recycling begins

Unincorporated residents will now recycle items in one bin rather than several bins.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 1, 2017
Girls Inc. recognizes both new and past honorees

The annual Girls Inc. Honoree Luncheon was held on March 1 at The Field Club.

  • Black Tie
Chef/partner Charles Flint and Operating Partner Dean Defebo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 20, 2011
Edibles: Fleming's: the art of steak

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has a rare authenticity.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Donna Swan |
  • April 21, 2010
Deal Us In

Best to trust your partner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dallena Shelton performs one of her favorite tricks.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 22, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory students fly to new heights

Couple bonds over love of teaching CAC recreational flying trapeze classes.

  • Arts + Culture
East County Thursday Roundup: 12.15.16
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 15, 2016
East County Thursday Roundup: 12.15.16

Golf results dominated the slate.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2015
Firefighter salaries: How they compare

Are Longboat Key salaries competitive with neighboring departments? The answer depends on rank and years on the job.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 22, 2020
Group exercise begins again on Longboat Key

Socializing and social distancing are finding a way to go hand-in-hand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elia Rofail acquired the 1940s-era Monterey Village Motel at 24th Street and Tamiami Trail and plans to develop a 33-unit, $3 million apartment project.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2015
OUR VIEW | How to change N. Trail’s insanity

Capital flows where it is welcome. For more than 25 years, anti-market regulations have chased away innovation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Annette Broy and Pastor Mike Broy
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Life in the Son Church Meet and Greet

Members of newly formed church, Life in the Son, gathered on Wednesday, June 27, for a meet and greet. Pastor Mike Broy says the nondenominational church offers a welcoming environment in which people can worship and is looking to expand its membership. 'We like to focus on the positive things people can do as Christians,' said Broy. 'I think there's already enough focus on negativity and what you can't do.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota junior Jordan Brooks finished with eight kills in the Sailors 3-1 victory over Braden River Oct. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The Sarasota High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 in a Class 7A-District 10 semifinal match Oct. 22. The Sailors will play Lakewood Ranch for the district title Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brothers-in-law Justin Mattinaand Gris Bettle opened the area's first Chicken Kitchen two months ago on University Parkway. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 10, 2015
Doing Business: Chicken Kitchen

A former chef and a mortgage broker bought into a restaurant chain after falling in love with the food.

  • East County
  • News
Utilities Director Bill Riebe said a study with University of Central Florida would be used to inform future decisions about the city's water system.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Despite concerns, city water study moves ahead

The city wants to spend nearly $200,000 to examine options for improving drinking water — a proposal that drew objections from two city commissioners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Davidson, Shannon Brzuchalski and Frank Maggio member of the Community Youth Development Board of Directors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Youth Development Annual Celebration

The Community Youth Development held its 18th annual Celebration Friday, May 16, at the Francis. Members of the community celebrated youth and adult volunteers of Sarasota. The nonprofits Business Partner of the Year Award went to Westfield Sarasota Square Mall while Sarasota students, such as Kathy Quispe and Vanessa Rodriguez, received scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
About 20 girls and women of all ages participate in Michelle Kovalick's Creekwood Boot Camp.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2011
Workout Routine

Creekwood resident and mother Michelle Kovalick started her own boot camp and personal training business in March 2010.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Briefs 7.2.13

Town announces new flag program for water conditions; Manatee 100 Club honors Longboat Key police officer; Town Hall closes for holiday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Cell phone coverage is a matter of life or death; Town should mediate in Jim Armstrong case; Christmas bonus with tax dollars is wrong; Beer Can Island could be option for cell tower

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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