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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2017
Selby patrons get first look at Lights in Bloom

The Chairman’s Preview was held on Dec. 19 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
A yearslong effort to redevelop the Bath and Racquet Club site continues to generate opposition, though the City Commission was largely effusive in its praise for the vision presented at a March meeting. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2021
More residences proposed for Bath and Racquet site

Neighbors have voiced opposition to the prospect of additional residential space, but the developer said the changes would reduce the intensity of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joby Smith, the Bay County Emergency Management division chief, will be the keynote speaker  and will discuss Hurricane Michael.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 22, 2019
Town, Chamber to host disaster preparedness seminar

The seminar will run from 3:15 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By John Vorel |
  • May 20, 2009
My View

What would happen if the Key Club expands?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Last summer, Public Works Project Manager James Linkogle suggested the town use FPL’s permits and contractor to run a 4-inch conduit under Longboat Pass during a related drilling project.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 12, 2018
Longboat overhead wires to go underground starting early-fall

The town now seeks contractors and finances for its project to put all overhead wires underground.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Our View

Negotiate What?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon asked Longboat Key commissioners for an extension to re-open the resort Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 5, 2012
Colony decision delayed

The Town Commission will discuss Sept. 24 an extension to re-open the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort. The current deadline is Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Human Resources Consultant Ron Hamilton and new BPC board of directors members Tony Gamelin, Jeff Jackson and Jennifer Jorgesen
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy adds three new board members

The nonprofit overseeing The Bay park continues to expand its range of expertise as it prepares for phase two development.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Yard House General Manager Richard Sauceda shows off his restaurant's huge beer cooler. Yard House opens April 2 at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2023
Yard House brings 110 beer taps, diverse food menu to Sarasota

The new restaurant at University Town Center will open its doors on Sunday, April 2.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2022
Workshop studies the need for East Manatee Fire Rescue to add paramedics

Fire Commissioner James Carlino 70% of calls for the department are medically related and that it thus makes sense that the best medical care should be provided.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 73: Tommy Gregory

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Christina Fraser has made a haunted high seas production of her backyard.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 28, 2021
Halloween fanatics go deep for costume creations

Detailed outfits and makeup are just the beginning for these Oct. 31 enthusiasts. (Ask them about their characters' backstories.)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 4, 2017
Sarasota Quay developer focusing on retail

GreenPointe Communities’ plans to redevelop the former Sarasota Quay property hinge on upscale retail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former Pineapple Square properties total more than 30,000 square feet of retail space.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2019
Investor buys downtown retail spaces for $10.35 million

The multimillion-dollar sale includes Main Street and Lemon Avenue properties such as Sur La Table, Eileen Fisher, Pastry Art and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Earth movers continue shaping the 18th fairway at the Bobby Jones Golf Course as sod around the green takes hold and the green awaits planting.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 9, 2023
City approves budget for Bobby Jones buildings

A guaranteed maximum price of $5.29 million is set for restrooms, starter building, range building and a temporary clubhouse at the city-owned golf course as restoration work continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2015
Developer plans upscale Rosemary hotel

Boston-based developer Jason Cincotta is moving ahead with plans for a 76-room hotel at 599 Cocoanut Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Library Foundation for Sarasota County President Linda Getzen and Fundraising Chair Claudia Cardillo want to see a book in the hands of every child ages 0 to 5.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
Library Foundation campaign to help improve early literacy

Imagination Library program gives free books to children every month for a year from age 0 to 5-years-old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheryl Mendelson will step down as CEO of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation in March.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 9, 2023
SPAC Foundation CEO Cheryl Mendelson stepping down

The head of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation will leave Sarasota in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Daytona's Jo Stevens and Kathy Gately play along with Tyler Austenfeld at the first Aloha UkeFest on Feb. 25, 2023.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 27, 2023
Ukulele Festival in Lakewood Ranch brings together talent

Renowned musician Tyler “Ten Thumbs” Austenfeld highlighted the first Aloha UkeFest, held by the Lakewood Ranch Communities Activities Club Aloha Ukulele.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
Residents launch watchdog group

The Manatee Coalition for Responsible Government seeks to ensure local government officials are representing their constituents.

  • East County
  • News
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