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Town Manager David Bullock
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2012
Town to determine scope of Zoning Code, Comp Plan review

Town Manager David Bullock will draft a proposal outlining scope of the review as a starting point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Murray Margolis and Ardene Chodosh have struggled since their jewelry store was robbed in 2016.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2020
Effects of Lakewood Ranch jewelry store robbery linger

Four years later after burglary, The Family Jeweler owners are out of business in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • August 13, 2012
Behind-the-scenes burlesque with Mademoiselle Rowdy Pants and Maid Mosephine

Behind-the-scenes burlesque with Mademoiselle Rowdy Pants and Maid Mosephine

  • Arts + Culture
Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake speaks a crowd of nearly forty people about the town's proposed changes in parking.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 2, 2014
Longbeach Village discusses parking ordinance

Prior to going before the commission at the Oct. 6 meeting, village residents weigh in on their chief concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Street closures begin on Saturday morning, along with parking prohibitions along the Main Street parade route.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2021
Closures, parking prohibitions begin Saturday morning for Sarasota holiday parade

Annual event returns to Main Street after missing 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An editorial cartoon depicts what was predicted for the 2001 hurricane season. For the Atlantic side of the state the summer was an active one with 15 named storms. But the closest that Sarasota got to a storm was Hurricane Gabrielle that hit Venice and
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 11, 2015
This week in history 6.11.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new addition will connect to Building 5, which will allow for a new courtyard to be created for students to gather. Rendering courtesy of Hepner Architects and the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High addition back on track for 2023

The School Board of Manatee County is viewing designs for the addition at Lakewood Ranch High School, with construction expected to begin in May.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ashleigh Haydu, Element front of house manager, General Manager (both restaurants) John Platt, Executive Head Chef Nils Tarantik and Jordan Keen, Element sous chef
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 29, 2017
PBnT and Element restaurants to open on Main Street

Two new restaurants are opening next to each other in downtown Sarasota. But each will offer a different dining experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Betty and Gus Andreone at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 30, 2018
Services set for Wednesday (Oct. 31) for Gus Andreone in Sarasota

Local legend, Sarasota's Gus Andreone dies at 107.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Colas.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Alex Colas

The Braden River High senior weightlifter is headed to the state meet Friday in Port St. Joe.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Although Josh Hill has only been practicing Parkour for three years, he has established a group of 25 students who attend weekly classes at his East County gym, Sarasota Parkour Facility. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
Motorcycle crash grounds Parkour instructor

The discipline of Parkour emphasizes speed, but for instructor Josh Hill, the road to recovery after an accident won’t be quick.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
Neal re-opens River's Reach community

Neal Communities has re-opened its River's Reach community after closing home sales there in 2009.

  • East County
  • News
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 6, 2020
Black Tie figures celebrate the holidays

The Sarasota Ballet had a successful gala and the Black Tie scene celebrated the holidays in this week's Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
Kim Hunsader immediately loved the idea her husband, David, discussed with her 23 years ago — a pumpkin festival. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 8, 2014
Pumpkin festival returns for 23rd year

Twenty-three years ago, when her husband, David, told her about an idea to launch a family-friendly, country celebration, Kim Hunsader was immediately on board.

  • East County
  • News
USF running back Marlon Mack
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jane Holcomb serves up to of the meals Friday evening at St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 19, 2016
St. Boniface serves up Fish Fry

The next Fish Fry is scheduled for Good Friday on March 25.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Jones, the Haile Middle School FFA adviser, tends to Hydro.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 18, 2017
Blue ribbon teacher takes over Haile FFA program

Program earns recognition at Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

EVO Athletics tumbles toward success with grand opening celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mary Lou Johnson. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 7, 2021
Luring in awards

"The Lure of Sarasota and Her Islands," a photography book by Mary Lou Johnson, won a Finalist award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Annya Hernandez picks up lunch for her children, Arianna and Alessandro, last week. Cafeteria worker Debby Shiebler hands them lunches containing corndogs, cucumbers and apples.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Manatee School District provides meals to families

Provisions being made for long weekend.

  • East County
  • News
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