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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2021
25th annual Holiday Parade draws thousands to downtown Sarasota

The annual parade made its roaring return on Dec. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 23, 2018
FDOT recommends 65-foot span to replace Cortez drawbridge

Design work set to begin in 2019, but construction funding not yet set aside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tony Gamelin has been named chief financial officer of the Bay Park Conservancy. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 10, 2022
Bay Park Conservancy names new CFO

As it prepares for the state of phase two development of The Bay, the Bay Park Conservancy has hired Tony Gamelin as chief financial officer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde announced Sept. 25 he intends to run for the District 1 Longboat Key commission seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 28, 2015
Linde vies for District 1 seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last week when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dave Marshall edits his livestream for YouTube.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Longboat Key churches reopen slowly but surely

Centers of worship are slowly coming back with a host of safety regulations in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Esther and Brent Williams are both back at work following the kidney transplant.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Bird Key executive chef makes recovery from kidney transplant

A week before he was set to start dialysis, Brent Williams found out he had a kidney match a lot closer than he thought.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The German Party," opened the Asolo Repertory Theater's new black box theater, as well as Asolo Rep's new Ground Floor Series, March 2. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 7, 2020
Asolo Rep broadcasting free online concert Wednesday

Live, one-night-only Ground Floor show to be streamed on Facebook, YouTube

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2009
Car burglars hit University Park, University Place

Suspect(s) stole GPS units and other items from five vehicles sometime between Sept. 3-4.

  • East County
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 11, 2022
Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates at spring luncheon

The luncheon was held March. 7.

  • Black Tie
John Wishart loves the 289 high performance engine in his 1964 1/2 Mustang, the first of its kind to roll off the assembly line.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2021
Longtime Mustang car show returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Ponies Under the Palms car show in Lakewood Ranch raises money for Take Stock in Children and Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Event chairs  Bob and Cathy Bray with Gabrielle and Ethan Bray
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 24, 2022
Neuro Challenge Foundation cares for Parkinson's community at Cause 4 Hope

Neuro Challenge's signature gala returned on April 23.

  • Black Tie
Ubreakifix owner Joel Scott tinkers with a broken computer.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2019
Fix it myself? Not when I have these guys available in Sarasota

Fix it myself? Not when I have these electronics guys available in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 13

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

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  • Things To Do
Keith Gelder, president of Stock Luxury Apartment Living and vice president of land, said Stock originally was just interested in building apartments in what became Fruitville Commons.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 21, 2022
Fruitville Commons a beautiful regional project but not really a walkable community

The layout of Fruitville Commons might be a bit strange, but it's stocked with regional draws.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The eastern portion of the trail at Joan M. Durante Park is closed for the foreseeable future.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 15, 2021
Town working to get Joan Durante Park boardwalks fixed after Eta

Tropical Storm Eta damaged the boardwalks in the eastern part of Joan M. Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Herrin. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Fire marshal was with Bush team at Emma Booker

Herrin was in the same building as the President and watched the tragedy unfold from the media center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 11, 2018
Sarasota Spring Fine Art Festival turns J.D. Hamel Park into outdoor gallery

The festival introduced art enthusiasts to the works of artists from all over the country.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Vogel.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Kelsey Vogel

The Lakewood Ranch second baseman and shortstop talks adrenaline and her future at North Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
Two of the property’s 19 royal palms frame the front entrance. Over the doorway is a profile bust of a Roman soldier. Wrought iron grills grace the first-floor windows.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 17, 2016
A lovely look back

A historic home on St. Armands continues to shine today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Manatee County deputy administrator John Osborne will continue working for the county through Feb. 16, the day before commissioners decide whether to terminate administrator Cheri Coryea.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 2, 2021
Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns

Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns 19 days before vote to terminate Administrator Cheri Coryea.

  • East County
  • News
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