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The old gas station on the north end has been vacant since 2007. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2015
North-end gas station still running on empty

Keller Williams will not open an office at the old Chevron, but a Bradenton businessman seeks goodwill for a drop-off center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John and Karen Henry celebrate their win of the $20,000 raffle prize with Bill and Susanne Weber at the 2019 Lawn Party.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 20, 2023
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club gears up for annual Lawn Party

The biggest Longboat Key Kiwanis event of the year raises money for the Children's Guardian Fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephen Spencer and Dekyi Rongé star in "Birds of North America."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 6, 2023
Urbanite director talks birds, barriers and the ticking clock of new play

“Birds of North America” looks at love, life and change at Urbanite Theatre. Summer Dawn Wallace shares why she made time to direct it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 26, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 27

A look at our favorite e

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The menu at Le Mans Kitchen has a French accent.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 6, 2023
Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

Le Mans Kitchen, a high-end, French-style restaurant, is set to open inside the Sarasota Ford dealership — a move designed to increase brand and customer loyalty.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Christian Retreat welcomes all denominations to stay and worship.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 17, 2024
The Family Church at Christian Retreat welcomes all denominations

The retreat was founded in 1968 and sits on 110 acres overlooking the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
York Walker and Dave Harris will be developing new work for the Roundabout Theatre this summer at The Hermitage Artist Retreat
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 3, 2023
Hermitage Retreat partners with Broadway's Roundabout Theatre Company

The collaboration will help playwrights develop material for the nation's largest nonprofit theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Work began in February with project completion expected in late 2024.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 28, 2023
Traffic shifts planned for Bradenton Beach sewer line project

Two lanes will still be operating with the western-most lane moved into the sandy parking area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Goldfarb previews the newly released brochure for the 2023-2024 year at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 13, 2023
Temple Beth Israel Education Center courses open for sign-ups

Program Director Susan Goldfarb has planned a year jampacked with new courses for its many Education Center students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
School board OKs equity job

The new administrative role will focus on equity across the district and innovate teacher development techniques.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2021
Joseph P. Callahan

Joseph (Joe), age 96, of Longboat Key, Florida and Massapequa, New York passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2021 surrounded by his two daughters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Keller Williams Select at Lakewood Ranch associates celebrate RED Day by volunteering at the Salvation Army in Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
Business briefs

Hillstrom named in two lists of top physicians; Microsoft opens June 11 at UTC Mall; Taylor Morrison debuts new home collection; Keller Williams celebrates RED Day; Legend Senior Living program wins safety award

  • East County
  • News
The third project that’s still awaiting a final federal permit is a $3.5 million Longboat Pass dredging project that will bring 200,000 cubic yards of sand from Gulfside Road north to the North Shore Road beach access.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Town receives south-end permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock plans to use some sand from a $11 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance that have major erosion issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In some areas of the county, fixed routes will be replaced with a mobility-on-demand service.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
SCAT's mobility-on-demand service to start in June

As part of the Sarasota County Area Transit overhaul, a new rideshare service will begin in June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch YMCA unveils expansion

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 1, 2012
The Tiger R'orr'd

The Tiger R'orr'd

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dr. Robert Hirsch was appointed as dean of the new dental school in November.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 21, 2011
LECOM unveils dental school plans

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will invest $52 million to construct the LECOM Bradenton School of Dental Medicine in Lakewood Ranch. Officials hope to have the facility ready to welcome its first class of students in August 2012.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Briefs

County improves its budget forecast; New College has eight Fulbright scholars; Sarasota real-estate sales stay strong

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
News Briefs

City to build State Street parking garage; energy-efficiency plan to save $2 million per year; community leader reveals her run for commission

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Our View: Time for Town Center

Benderson Development Co. is offering a cool drink of development in a parched economic land. Hopefully, Sarasota County elected officials will have the wisdom not to dump it out.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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