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  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
New coalition unites South Manatee business community

The South Manatee Business Coalition hopes to foster more opportunities for the growth of small businesses in the county.

  • East County
  • News
Sasha Pastujov, born in the Lakewood Ranch area, will attempt to become one of the rare Florida-born players to reach the NHL. Photo courtesy Rena Laverty / USA Hockey’s NTDP.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2021
Prose and Kohn: From the Lakewood Ranch area to the NHL?

Sasha Pastujov is attempting to become the 15th player from Florida to reach hockey's pinnacle.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 10, 2019
Siesta Key home sells for $7.5 million

Sanderling Club property features waterfront views of the gulf and Herons Lagoon.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: December 5

Sarasota weather page photo: December 5

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  • August 7, 2019
Drink This: Cucumber Jalapeño ‘Rita

This summer cocktail with a kick is the perfect way to cool off this month.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
There are five on-demand crosswalks along Gulf of Mexico Drive in  Longboat Key.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 16, 2018
Pedestrian safety on Longboat Key has no push-button solution

Crosswalks are often a balancing act between vehicular and foot traffic, experts say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.18.11

Who's to blame? Freshman Republicans; County should focus on beach parking

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Five Palms” was recently rented via NonStop Staging for a house on the market in Lakewood Ranch Country Club under Realtor Holly Pascarella. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
Painter Christina Cook Lee works on the principle that home is where the art is

Unlike most artists, painter Christina Cook Lee often sells her work to temporary decorate homes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 31, 2021
Driver arrested in car-bicycle crash on Longboat Key

Sarasota Police take driver into custody on Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As Sarasota County explores options for relocating the downtown SCAT transfer station, downtown stakeholders are advocating for a mixed-use facility on the site with parking and retail space.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Downtown group explores future parking options

From Main Street parallel parking to a garage at the SCAT transfer station site, merchants and property owners are discussing long-term strategies for reshaping the city’s commercial center.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Tennis Center nets 13th annual Observer Challenge

The 13th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off Dec. 6, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Some residents on Lido Key and St. Armands Key posted lawn signs encouraging the city to adopt regulations designed to cap capacity at vacation rental homes on the barrier islands.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
City approves new vacation rental rules

Although the regulations only apply on the barrier islands, some officials want to expand them citywide.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High sophomore Zack Summerall crossed the finish line in 4:22.09 to win the 1,600-meter run at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 25, at Charlotte High.

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  • Neighbors
Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2009
Lady Pirates make history

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 3-1 tonight to advance to the regional finals for the first time in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Shirley, the executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, sees a festival as an opportunity to strengthen Sarasota’s brand as an arts destination. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2021
Downtown group invests in art festival concept

Could all of Sarasota’s arts and cultural organizations come together to put on a destination festival showcasing local performers? The Downtown Improvement District wants to make it happen.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 18, 2009
Roundabouts increase time

Although it's widely believed that roundabouts save time, the city's consultant finds that the trips between downtown and the barrier islands would take up to a minute longer.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 1: James Satcher

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 2, 2021
Celebrating Christmas, tropical style

John Patti celebrates the holidays with an unexpected instrument in his Calyp-Soul Christmas show.

  • Arts + Culture
With the help of the Lakewood Ranch resident Cindy Williams, Jules Touch Hair Salon co-owner Sophorn Touch, stylist Annette Violante and co-owner Julie Kramer will host a cut-a-thon April 15 to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2012
Stylists unite for common cause

Jules Touch Hair Salon in San Marco Plaza will hold a cut-a-thon and raffle from noon to 4 p.m. April 15, to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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