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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan; St. Armands Circle leaders seek bus shelter; County approves Grand Prix funding

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat Key Town Hall to close for Labor Day; Trustee seeks sanctions against Colony Lender; Key Club, USF to launch new partnership

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Arbor Reserve opens pool, cabana; Insurance agency relocates; New model opens in The Concession; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco Since being named the Sarasota Sharks new head coach, Brent Arckey has been overseeing 16 practices a week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2014
Sharks tap new coach

Gulf Gate resident Brent Arckey was named the new head coach of the Sarasota Sharks July 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
News Briefs

Arlington Park pool reopens; Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Three businesses close St. Armands locations; Patchington event to benefit SPARCC; Lazy Lobster Longboat Key resumes its lunch service

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
Winding Oaks nears end of $3 million upgrade

Today, the 26-year-old community, which consists of 56 units in 28 one-level buildings, is nearing the end of approximately $3 million worth of updates that began in 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"You can impact not only your children's generation, but your grandchildren's generation, so that one day, no one will have to hear the words, 'You have cancer.'"
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 18, 2013
The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society

Dave Strickland is the board chairman of the Manatee County American Cancer Society. Read more about him and watch a video in this week's The Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
News Briefs

American Eagle commits to future mega mall; Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

  • East County
  • News
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman will officially take over as Assistant Town Manager in January 2025.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 3, 2024
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman accepts assistant town manager job

Brownman is looking forward to taking the next step in his career and, along with it, a larger role in the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The site plan of the new Sarasota County Regional Fire Training Academy, color-coded in phases under current funding.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota County fire training academy receives funding approval

The County Commission allocates $43 million to build the first phase of a regional facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Opera names new marketing director
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2025
Sarasota Opera names new marketing director

Lael Mohib succeeds Stephen Baker, who held the job from 2021-23.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By James Peter |
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota author’s book to be featured in Times Square display

Ritu Anand’s children’s book “Kara’s Dreams” won recognition in the 2023 New York City Big Book Award contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Drayton Saunders and Jenne Britell are the new co-chairs of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 22, 2025
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation makes leadership move

Board Chair Jim Travers steps back as Jenne Britell and Drayton Saunders step in as co-chairs.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Cuba 1958 is set to open in mid-June on Main Street in Sarasota.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 14, 2024
Authentic ‘old-time’ Cuban restaurant coming to downtown Sarasota

Cuba 1958 will replace Flavio’s on Main and eyes an early summer opening date.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Staff at the newly opened Spartina 449 on St. Armands Circle celebrate the opening of the clothing boutique this month. The brand blends flowery linens and leather goods.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 22, 2025
South Carolina-inspired boutique comes to St. Armands

Spartina 449 hopes to help the rebuilding process of St. Armands Circle with the opening of its newest clothing shop.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
From left, newly sworn Sarasota Police Department officers Emilio Suriel, Gabriel Victorio, Tristan Sarney, Gabrielle Theofanous and Savannah Gray.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2025
Sarasota Police Department swears in five new officers

Police Chief Rex Troche tells five new recruits the time to build their legacy in law enforcement begins now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Drop DROP

"Your plan is not fair, Mr. Bullock." - Maureen Monahan Emergency-services specialist Town of Longboat Key Let's talk about fair.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Thomas Dart

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Elks' Brett Davis and Darrin Simone present Operation Santa 2020's Dolly Johnson with a huge toy donation on behalf of the Elks and Walgreens.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 18, 2020
Operation Santa a success

Elks Mighty Southwest District and Walgreens provide hundreds of toys for Myakka City's Operation Santa.

  • East County
  • News
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