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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2009
Business Observer

Ellenton resident John Hutson opened Professional Touch Dry Cleaners in mid-December, at 6854 Gulf of Mexico Drive, in Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Marketable value

The Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center is the company's oldest operating store. It will move to a new location in late 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 11, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Hodgell Gallery

The Hodgell Gallery was established as the Hodgell-Hartman Gallery in 1976.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Autism fundraiser slated for Main Street; Alliance makes memories on golf course; New Mah Jongg group forms in Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The plan will include the historic Longbeach Village, along with other parts of the north end.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
New College students to design north-end plan

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force announced a joint effort that will result in a design charrette of the historic north-end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
News Briefs

Town, commissions have Valentine's Day date; Chapel begins elevator construction; Fire Department gets new rescue vehicle; Mote history featured in international journal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"They went through a long and difficult process, but I think at the end of the day, (supervisors) got what they wanted," District Manager Jim Ward said. "They had a public participation process that brought people in, and they listened to the community."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
Heritage Harbour approves budget, installs reserves

The Heritage Harbour South's 2012 Fiscal Year budget, as adopted, includes provisions for emergency reserves and maintenance of more of the district's assets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Re-district for the future

The surge of Manatee County growth centered in Lakewood Ranch is tilting the center of the county ever eastward - and leaving county leaders with the challenge of re-drawing political boundaries.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs

North-end emergency beach project delayed again; Kelley shares budget outlook with commission; Bayfront Park project amendments create hurdles; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
News Briefs

Town chooses its people over sea turtles; Firefighter contract still hangs in limbo; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mums add fall color to your garden.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 10, 2012
Home & Garden: Fruitful Fall

Now that fall has arrived, it's a good time to prep gardens and begin planting, pruning and fertilizing old and new plants.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
News Briefs

City names new finance director; Fugitive captured after 24 years on the run; Commissioners approve P.F. Chang's main sign

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Concession hires new project manager; Grapevine Communications earns honor, adds to client list; Blush Salon adds stylist to its Lakewood Ranch staff

  • East County
  • News
The Lido Beach Restaurant is closed through December as the city renovates the concession property.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
Changes in store for Lido Beach pavilion

As the city begins work on renovating the pavilion property, it is also negotiating with a new concession operator to oversee food and drink services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A patron walks into the Frank G. Berlin Sr. branch after it changed ownership.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 22, 2019
Sarasota YMCA signs another short-term lease, hopes to make purchase of land

The new lease runs through March 31, though leaders hope to make a purchase on the properties before then.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Doug Wagner will split his time between MTC and the deputy superintendent position. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 29, 2018
MTC executive's role expands in Manatee County

School district has set no timetable yet for its investigation into Ron Ciranna.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy Los Angeles Times
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 26, 2018
'Fahrenheit 11/9' explores American democracy's struggle under Trump

Michael Moore's new documentary is a scary look at Trump's America with some hopeful undertones.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
LECOM Park has been garnering substantial attention to its namesake according to a school executive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch's LECOM puts naming rights on stage

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Pastor Steve Coad and church members have worked over the last three months to remodel the interior of the church building in an industrial, barn style.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2016
New Oasis' home springs to life

Congregation hopes its new building becomes a hub of activity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
SR 70's time to adapt

Manatee County, FDOT install new signal lights for better traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
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