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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2013
Best Foot Forward: Gabrielle Holt

Riverview High alumna Gabrielle Holt has aspirations of working for the Nike Sport Research Lab, which specializes in product development.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Theater gave me self confidence and validation as an artist," says Richard Parison. "To this day I can walk into any theater in the world and feel like I belong. The smell, the feel, the look, it's universal. I immediately feel at home."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2014
Dramatic Entrance

Richard Parison Jr. is ready to launch the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe into its next blockbuster phase.

  • Arts + Culture
The Woman’s Exchange is going through a period of growth — which has caused concern among some Laurel Park residents who worry increased activity will impact the nearby residential area.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2016
Woman's Exchange moves ahead with plans for growth

As residents continue to contest a proposed addition to the Woman's Exchange building, the nonprofit consignment shop is pursuing multiple tracks of expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2016
Action on traffic

While Sarasota and Bradenton Beach officials say nothing new is planned to help relieve congestion, Longboat’s Lenny Landau is urging residents to change behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
IPOC seeks appeal contributions

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition requested donations to challenge the commission's approval of the Longboat Key Club's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County athletic events have been canceled through March 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County cancels athletic events until March 23

As of now, Sarasota County athletic events remain on schedule.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society has extended its deadline from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10 to bid on the L-shaped historic cottage. Photo taken by Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Historic cottage moving to Town Center site

The Longboat Key Historical Society is set to move the cottage from 521 Broadway St.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photos by Mark Wemple
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2013
Through the Trees

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. It's a good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

St. Armands access point temporarily closes; Longboat Key makes groin modifications; Town Commission approves alcohol sales

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The implementation of the Rosemary Residential Overlay District created a spike in new construction. Now, residents and staff are hoping to refine the regulations for higher quality growth.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
Rosemary District zoning set for debate

Stakeholders hope new rules can address the neighborhood's needs amid an ongoing building boom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite some neighborhood support, opposition remains. A social-media movement has organized against the Ringling Plaza Walmart.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 11, 2012
Ringling Walmart receives support

The Sarasota Planning Board is scheduled to vote on the 97,000-square-foot store Nov. 14. Although two neighborhood associations approve of the project, some opposition remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 4, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Architect Michael Halflants has designed a Rosemary District project to incorporate more trees along the sidewalk, but he thinks the city is better suited to map out an urban canopy.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Tree protection changes prove thorny

The city continues to refine its tree ordinances, but residents and developers lack consensus on reasonable regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Principal Dancer Ricardo Graziano and Ellen Overstreet pose for a marketing photo. "I'm so thankful for everything that has happened to me," Overstreet says. "I never imagined I’d be here."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2013
Dancing in sin

Don't let Sarasota Ballet dancer Ellen Overstreet's sultry vixen character role fool you -- she's really the girl next door.

  • Arts + Culture
Barry Gaines started filming when he was 10 years old. Now, an episode of his series is being shown at the theater he grew up going to.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
A world of his own: IT specialist explores new territory in film series

Barry Gaines will follow the second episode of his series to two film festivals this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer “Lacy” Mitchell sends her daughter Callie to daycare at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota while she works at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Brynn Mechem and Harry Sayer I Staff writer and Black Tie Editor |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota businesses band together to help first responders

Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Starfish Academy offer free childcare and hotel stays for those on the front lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2015
County changes vote on Waterline Road project

The controversial Waterline Road project still has 195 units, but includes more buffering along the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
One of the city of Greenville, S.C.’s most controversial moves involved buying lots behind the Reedy River for mixed-use developments. Photo courtesy of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Greenville outlines its success story

Sarasota hosted the economic development director of Greenville, S.C., to hear how the city revitalized its downtown core since the 1970s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anthony Liakakos, the general manager at Oak & Stone, shows off the iPourIt beer system.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota's Oak & Stone adds brunch to menu

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
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