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The proposed sales office could cost about $2 million to build.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 5, 2019
Longboat board backs St. Regis sales office

Work on sales office to begin by fall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two homes are proposed to be built on the subdivided land at 597 Buttonwood Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 6, 2022
Commission delivers initial OK to Buttonwood project

Master drainage plan part of proposal for two homes and subsequent commercial development to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ultimately, developer Chuck Whittall must compromise.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2017
Strategy for Whittall

If you put yourself in Chuck Whittall’s shoes, you can understand his Colony proposal: He’s trying to please a lot of constituents. To succeed, we propose a new approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
River Club resident Ron Hamilton loves visiting Barcelona, Spain, where his sister-in-law lives.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Conversation with Ron Hamilton

River Club's Ron Hamilton has lent his expertise to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as it searches for a new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
Orange Avenue is used as a cut-through during the afternoon and morning commute hours.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
Hudson Bayou battles speeders

Residents request additional speed tables on Orange Avenue to slow motorists, many who use the street as a cut-through.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2009
Area officials question town fertilizer ordinance questioned

Some officials believe the town's ordinance, which contains a blackout period for fertilizer during the rainy season and favors 3-foot, fertilizer-free waterfront zones, is too strict.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Affinity Wellness 4 Life owner Dominic Louis Sorrentino (right) and office manager/marketing director Jamie Perea stand in the new 3,000 square-foot facility on Solutions Lane.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Former bodybuilder's wellness experience carries weight at new Lakewood Ranch business

EYE ON BUSINESS: From weight loss to hair styling, company brings holistic wellness to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
County closes Tara Bridge land dispute

Commissioners say the property they were required to purchase as part of the deal for the bridge property could become a park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
Letters to the editor

Stadium: House of cards; Wrong kind of change

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: James Carlino

Carlino will face Bob Conley in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Metta World Peace aka Ron Artest tells his side of the story in "Untold: Malice at the Palace."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2021
Binge Blog: 'Untold: Malice at the Palace' puts ice on the NBA's black eye

Plus, a quick look at underrated 2015 thriller "Blackhat."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Deb Herbert stands in front of a oil painting she did at MJ Ranch in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2020
Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art

Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Krepela serves on the board of Fairway Bay III, the Atrium.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 5, 2021
Longboat Key condo owners taking precautions after Surfside collapse

The deadly Surfside collapse has many Longboat Key condo owners looking into what precautions they should take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mold covered furniture, clothing, walls and cabinets in the Dominics’ unit.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2015
Lennar owners continue their fight in mold case

Two couples picketed Saturday at the entrance of River Strand to raise awareness about problems in their condos.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 30, 2009
My View

Cleanup clause leaves us exposed

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Small cell poles have been erected around the city and Sarasota and surrounding unincorporated areas.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 13, 2021
Town Commission could assume role in deciding on cell poles

If Longboat Key's rules change, the Town Commission would consider Verizon's proposal to build nine small cell poles and antennas to improve cell signal on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 24, 2018
Keeping the joy in the holidays

Tips from experts on how to avoid the stress of December and have fun.

  • Health
Lakewood Ranch's June and Stan Schuer have enjoyed life despite June's battle with Parkinson's disease. "We really do," Stan said.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Parkinson's disease can't rob Lakewood Ranch woman of her good days

Huge Parkinson's disease expo coming to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum in Steven Soderbergh's "Side Effects." Courtesy
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 13, 2013
Film: 'Side Effects'

All is not as it seems in director Steven Soderbergh's new film, "Side Effects." It's an intelligent, twisty murder mystery that plays games with your brain. So pay attention. This film is not for slackers.

  • Arts + Culture
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