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Downtown Improvement District Chairman Ernie Ritz helped establish a downtown historic district in 2009. Now, the DID is discussing ways to discourage the demolition of buildings within that district.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
Downtown group talks historic preservation

Downtown leaders are brainstorming ways to encourage the preservation of historic properties. Is it too late to save these aging buildings?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 23, 2017
If the suit fits

Fitness competitors spend months perfecting their physiques. When it comes to dressing them for the stage, there are few better than June Blaustein.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 4, 2019
Siesta Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The chamber was founded July 20, 1959.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 3 Easy there, Arnold Palmer 12:12 a.m. - 3400 block of Fruitville Road. Reckless Driving. An apartment resident said a teenager was speeding through the complex on a golf cart and almost hit a child. Of course, one question is why is a small child standing in a parking lot at midnight?

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 28, 2016
Longboat Key Chamber plans holiday bash

Harry's Continental Kitchen will provide free hors d'oeuvres at the annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2013
County stops billing town for trolley

The town of Longboat Key refuses to pay Manatee County for its trolley service. The county stopped sending bills, but it now must find a way to fund the route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Marguerite and Armand" reprised their roles with sophistication and experience.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • May 2, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors the greats in final performance of the season

Great Masters of Dance, the final program of The Sarasota Ballet's 2017-2018 season, was a tribute to three incredible choreographers and a bittersweet goodbye for two amazing dancers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Josephina Espinosa makes glass sculptures.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 20, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Art at the Ranch Fine Art Festival

Arts festival returns with art demonstrations, vendors and more for its 15th year

  • East County
  • News
Angel Salvador moved to Sarasota in 2014 from Springfield, Mo., where he would clean bathrooms at comedy clubs in exchange for more stage time. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota comedians find laughter laboratory in local open mic nights

Open mic nights are where comedians experiment. But what keeps them going?

  • Arts + Culture
Matt McLean hits out of a bunker at Concession Golf Club. Photo courtesy Jeremiah Khokhar.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2018
Concession Golf Club instructor has grip on national accolade

Concession Golf Club's Matt McLean was honored by Golf Digest as one of 114 "Best Young Teachers in America" for the third time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 10, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Wednesday, Dec. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

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Flynn Finner, with his wife, Barbara Finner, carries his shofar, which he blows to celebrate how God has healed him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Manatee County couple shares their story of faith

Husband's 37 years of alcoholism ends after having a dream.

  • East County
  • News
A turtle returns to the same beach she was born on to lay eggs.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 27, 2016
Turtles crawl to nesting season

Sea turtle nesting officially hatches May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Main Street has been open for 10 years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Business Alliance celebrate 10 years.

The organizations have spent a decade in the Ranch, and are celebrating with a joint event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Jungle Gardens awarded for good customer reviews; Cat Depot earns ASPCA grant; Sarasota Chamber honors Ludwig-Walpole Insurance; Casey Key property named top 25 coastal home

  • Sarasota
  • News
The commission will meet at the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2011
Planners consider East County development

The Manatee County Planning Commission today will make recommendations regarding several East County projects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 5, 2018
Amateur sand sculpture contest creates more than just castles on Siesta

The 46th annual contest was held May 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Hunter Jelsch and his mare, Storm, compete during the second chukker of the Jan. 7 polo match.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
Spotlight on horses at polo's 'hub'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Butler” is one of 19 Florida Studio Theatre productions for which Moriah and Isabel Curley-Clay will have designed sets by the end of summer. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 23, 2018
The faces behind Florida Studio Theatre share common passion for dramatic art

It takes many types of people to run Florida Studio Theatre, and they have one thing in common: they can't get enough.

  • Arts + Culture
David Conway Parking spaces along Hillview Street fill up quickly during peak hours, forcing some employees and customers to leave their cars in residential areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2014
Southside struggles with parking woes

The scarcity of undeveloped land in Southside Village leaves it without a solution to its long-time parking dilemma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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