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Sandbar Seafood & Spirit is one of three Manatee County waterfront restaurants Chiles Hospitality has sold.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 18, 2024
Chiles Hospitality sells Mar Vista and 2 other beachfront restaurants

A St. Petersburg-based restaurant group also purchases Anna Maria Bake House and Chiles Hospitality's events department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
John Breiner's Peculiar Pub on Lakewood Main Street will offer a large selection of draft beers.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2023
Peculiar Pub set to open on Lakewood Main Street

Former Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner returns to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch with another restaurant/pub.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • October 5, 2017
Florida and Sarasota are amazing

Florida does a much better job providing services to taxpayers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2009
Lake Club home sells for $950,000

Lee Wetherington Homes Inc. sold the home at 16015 Foremast Place to Kenneth and Katina Shanahan, Lakewood Ranch, for $950,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
St. Armands wants garage, not meters

A city of Sarasota special meeting will be held at 10 a.m. July 21 to discuss parking meters and their possible placement on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Work installing conduit and electrical-service equipment pads along Broadway Street is complete, town officials said.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Utility project moves forward on north, south ends

Town reports initial stages of $49 million project is on schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There are four gates at each of University Place's two entrances. Currently, they are remotely monitored and controlled 24-7.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2017
University Place considers gate changes

Supervisors want resident input on potential security switches.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
Spotlight: Kevin Short champions Sarasota Opera's casting process

Kevin Short calls Sarasota Opera his home opera because it's where he first got his start in winter 1991, prior to his Metropolitan Opera debut later that year.

  • Arts + Culture
New owner brings caregiving experience to Longboat Massage
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 30, 2023
New owner brings caregiving experience to Longboat Massage

After two car accidents, Maritza Rocha learned about the healing power of touch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 1, 2010
Longboat tar baby: a cell tower

It's becoming the Br'er Rabbit tar baby of Longboat Key - subject of cell towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 3, 2010
TOP STORY, November: Police chief keeps job

Chief Peter Abbott was suspended for two weeks without pay for his role in the investigation of the videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect. The officer who kicked the suspect was fired.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 5, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Lady in red; Copa for a Copa Girl; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD begins budget cuts

The board will have several workshop-style meetings to address aspects of the proposed budget with residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 27, 2020
Junior League of Sarasota brings the roar at Junior Jamboree 2020

Forks & Corks food and wine festival had a successful Grand Tasting, Junior League hosted a feline fundraiser and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County staff have recommended against allowing a developer to remove wetlands for the proposed University Station.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 1, 2016
Top Story — December: Whole Foods, Wawa locations face zoning hurdles

Sarasota County staff have recommended against allowing a developer to remove wetlands for the proposed University Station.

  • East County
  • News
Spicy Buffalo cauliflower is just one of California Pizza Kitchen'  s non-pizza offerings. The restaurant opens in Sarasota on Monday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2017
California Pizza Kitchen ready to open in Sarasota

Mall at University Town Center adds another dining opportunity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner 3.10.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Density change clears the way for coffin apartments

The small units will range from 20 to 75 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Police increase marine patrol

Police Chief Pete Cumming hopes to train the majority of his officers to patrol the waters by the end of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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