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  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 23, 2017
Amore set to open Friday

On Oct. 27, Amore Restaurant will open its doors at its new Burns Court location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Competitors both new and old made their way to Siesta Key on May 6, for the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 8, 2017
Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

The network this week officially announced an unscripted show based on the barrier island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
New Pass.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 12, 2017
Shoaling prompts Coast Guard to remove New Pass markers

The Coast Guard is removing markers in the channel because they can no longer mark the "best water" in the channel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Eagle Trace community is one of many Lakewood Ranch communities under development north of State Road 70 and south of State Road 64.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2017
East County on fast track for growth

Property values are increasing, but stabilizing

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 3, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new soundstage

Ringling College of Art and Design calls lights, camera and action on new film facility.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
East County Briefs 6.18.15

Culver's will open June 11. Microsoft opened at the Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
"Best of Enemies"
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 24, 2015
Film review: 'Best of Enemies'

This well-researched documentary examines the origins of today's television-news climate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Starwood Hotel proposal comes from HAAD/ARCADD Inc., a New York and Boston-based design and development firm.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 24, 2015
County receives two hotel proposals for downtown land

In addition to older plans for a Kimpton Hotel, a new proposal calls for the creation of an 8-story mixed use project with a three-floor Starwood Hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2014
Club's makeover revealed

Tara club's renovations aim to create 'wow factor.'

  • East County
  • News
Mike Evanoff is the owner of Evie's Tavern, one of three nightlife options slated to move into Jesse Biter-owned properties in the 1500 block of Main Street this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2015
Evie's owner discusses Main Street move

Mike Evanoff is in the process of opening a new sports bar and bowling alley on Main Street - slated to go under construction soon - and retooling the Evie's Tavern location on Ringling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairs Donna and Sydney Koffman
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 20, 2015
ARC Unconditional Love 'A New Beginning' Gala

The Animal Rescue Coalition in Sarasota, Florida, hosted a fundraiser in honor of dogs and cats and low-cost spay and neuter services in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Paul Suprenand
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
News Briefs

Town to create new utility manager position; Mote hires two Ph.D. scientists; Utility testing continues this week on Broadway

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Urbanite Theatre announces a trio of compelling plays for their inaugural theatrical season scheduled to open this summer.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 8, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces its inaugural season

Sarasota's newest theater announces a summer season of three new and challenging plays.

  • Arts + Culture
Proponents painted the expansion of Knights Trail Park to accommodate new sporting clays courses as an economic development and tourism tool, while opponents cited sound pollution and environmental concerns.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 9, 2015
County approves gun range expansion

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved the rezone of 43 acres next to Knights Trail Park to allow new sporting clays courses Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen and Harvest United Methodist Church Co-Pastors Rev. Catherine Fluck Price and Rev. Steve Price announced a new East County Saint Stephen's campus Tuesday. (courtesy)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2014
St. Stephen's announces East County expansion

St. Stephen's is opening a new school called St. Stephen's East Campus K/1 School in Lakewood Ranch with Harvest United Methodist Church.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 17, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's new board of directors took office Thursday, July 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 16, 2014
Project closes roadway

Construction of the Fort Hamer waterline crossing will disrupt traffic through May 7.

  • East County
  • News
Ian Arov, 5, organizes coins into separate areas depending on their value. He tells kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady the value of each coin.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 22, 2013
Teachers ease transition for incoming students

When Goldie Feldman Academy's kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady paid a visit to new student Ian Arov, 5, in his Siesta Key home, Ian shook her hand as if he were an adult.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 9, 2013
Commission approves new police vehicles

Longboat Key Police will receive three all-wheel drive SUVs and one patrol car this year, followed by two patrol cars, one SUV and one detective vehicle in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Lakewood Ranch developer expands to Naples; University Park Opens New Model

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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