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Planned for May 13-19, the Chamber is looking for people to join in on a seven-day/five night trip to “one of the most exciting cities in all of Europe.''
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 20, 2020
Longboat Chamber plans May tour of Paris

Tennis fans can add side trip to French Open qualifying.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Panache with Pooches Fashion Show models Zooey and Sandy Koolkin give their best pose.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 9, 2023
Pooches take the catwalk

Sarasota Garden Club presents a charity fashion show with furry models.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Crews from Terry’s Tree Service are already ahead of schedule, according to Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 10, 2020
Clearing work underway at Longboat Key Town Center Green

Crews are scheduled to finish site work by late summer, Longboat Key town projects manager Charlie Mopps said.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, said commercial growth will allow the airport to provide shops and restaurants that complement air travel. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2021
Amid growth, SRQ showcases redevelopment plans

A need for parking has slightly changed plans at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, but commercial growth remains a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Merchants expressed concern about starting a major downtown construction project during the busiest time of the year.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2018
Businesses express concern about Lemon Avenue construction

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, several downtown business representatives asked the city to delay a planned streetscape project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gillespie Park resident Derin Parks thinks a dormant improvement district can be used to empower the neighborhood to more directly address its goals and priorities.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2019
Gillespie Park residents attempt to revive improvement district

Members of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood want to capitalize on an unearthed 1988 policy city officials had forgotten about.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allen Play Area is fenced off as the city looks for a way to address corrosion discovered on the playground equipment.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2014
Bayfront Park playground closed indefinitely

The city of Sarasota announced that the Allen Play Area at Bayfront Park will be closed temporarily due to a public safety issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
High school football roundup: Week five
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2022
High school football roundup: Week five

East County teams went undefeated while Sarasota teams had less stellar results.

  • East County
  • Sports
Andres Junge.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 16, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Andres Junge

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball player talks his outside shot and his expectations for 2021-2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 13, 2019
Familiar Faces: Samantha Gholar

Samantha Gholar inspires both her son and local multicultural young people to become philanthropic in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Central Park's Keith Heifner started his golf collection in 2017 as something to pass on to his son one day. He is always looking for things to add to it, searching garage sales for diamonds in the rough. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2022
Lakewood Ranch golf fan has an ace collection

Keith Heifner has only been collecting golf clubs and merchandise since 2017 but has nearly filled out his Central Park garage.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy rendering. The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort unveiled renderings for a new $30 million renovation-and-expansion project Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 18, 2013
P&Z recommends Hilton approval

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that could break ground in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • July 30, 2019
Beyond Making It Work: What To Expect Once Divorce Is Certain

Beyond Making It Work: What To Expect Once Divorce Is Certain

  • Health
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Shelter Manatee Chair Pam Freni partnered with Banyan Coffee co-owners Abbey and Josh Schmitt on Kitty Koffee.
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 18, 2021
Coffee with a Cause

Kitty Koffee pairs cute cats and delicious coffee for a buzz-worthy fundraiser benefiting the new Shelter Manatee.

  • LWR Life
A variety of yoga classes are offered throughout the week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Fun and healthy

There's always something to do.

  • Health
"Travel" is the theme of Sarasota Opera's 2020-21 season, and Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell expects opera-goers will enjoy the ride.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 12, 2020
Sarasota Opera announces 2020-21 season, with 'travel' as the theme

All 6 entries will revisit popular, previously performed works, some after many years

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 24, 2013
Beach project receives no bids

A beach project bid meeting at Town Hall last week produced no beach bids and will delay the town's beach project by 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maggie Harrington and Justin Simms are helping Truman's Tap & Grill get into the holiday spirit a little early. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 16, 2022
Truman's Tap & Grill gives back with Christmas in July

December can be a difficult time for people to donate to charity. So one local business decided to get a jump on the holiday spirit.

  • East County
  • Business
Linger Lodge currently is approved for 104 RV sites.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2019
Linger Lodge RV park changes in works

Manatee County Planning Commission endorses concept.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota 11.08.18

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, including a BookStore1Sarasota book signing, Big Top Brewing Co. comedy night and Asolo Repertory Theatre’s "The Music Man."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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