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The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jeremy Strong in "Succession." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2020
Binge Blog: One last roar at the meteor

HBO's "Succession" is the lone recommendation this week — but it's worth it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Kinley McCaw, a sixth grader at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, studies the phenotype of fruit flies to see the dominant and recessive genes. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 23, 2022
East Bradenton students qualify for state Science and Engineering Fair

Mona Jain, Nolan and Braden River middle school students create experiments that lead to the state fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fourteen-year-olds Grace Dickinson, Lauren Johnson and Abi Johnson are more than just teammates — they're best friends.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
Familiar bond fuels friendship

Three Cardinal Mooney freshmen have made playing volleyball together a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City planners are centering safety in conversations about transportation in Sarasota, particularly when it comes to pedestrians and cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
City planners consider traffic safety strategies

A partnership with the University of South Florida is one prong in a multifaceted plan for improving pedestrian and cycling safety in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Islandstyle Networking Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m on Sept. 18 at the Tommy Bahma Restauraunt on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Longboat Chamber of Commerce to host September networking events

Islandstyle Networking Event and Business After Hours helps to bring together professionals from various fields.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max Famiglietti officially launched Tiger Fire, LLC on New Year's Day.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 29, 2021
Entrepreneur's hot sauce takes long, winding road

Sarasota native Max Famiglietti started making his Tiger Fire Hot Sauce during the pandemic while in Peru.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
There's optimism the Sarasota-Manatee is making progress on affordable housing, but as community leaders pursue solutions, some questions and challenges remain.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2019
Part 2: Sarasota, Manatee leaders pursue affordable housing solutions

Experts say there's no sure-fire solution for fixing housing affordability, leading officials to pursue a variety of strategies. Will this multifaceted approach produce results?

  • Sarasota
  • News
All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Work began Monday on the Longboat Pass bridge.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 12, 2019
Longboat Pass bridge work gets started

Bridge refresh will cost $5.2 million and last through the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A three-dimensional model of the master plan — including the five-story garage with rooftop restaurant — sat in City Hall as the commission heard arguments for and against the Selby Gardens proposal.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2019
City Commission begins review of Selby Gardens plan

A public hearing on the gardens’ master plan proposal packed the chambers past capacity — and will require at least one more meeting to resolve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The concept includes a mixed-use complex including public parking, a gourmet market, a boutique hotel and town homes.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2021
Concept floated for St. Armands hotel

A developer wants the city to consider turning a St. Armands parking lot into a mixed-use hub anchored by a hotel. Could that one day become reality?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hudson Bayou residents were upset when this LED sign promoting an upcoming seminar was erected last month in their neighborhood. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
LED flashing signs attracts criticism

City residents and one city commissioner are concerned about the popularity of bright LED signs that are starting to be installed along U.S. 41 and in areas close to residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2012
New application revives project

Longboat Key Club and Resort Manager Michael Welly said a decision to re-submit the Islandside application solidifies the commitment club investors have for the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meredith Scerba will try to recruit more than 1,000 volunteers from the area to help run the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2015
Everybody in the boat

New world championships director wants community to row together.

  • East County
  • News
The World Rowing Championships are coming to Nathan Benderson Park on Sept. 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2017
Exciting times ahead for East County sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Christopher Lesser, the director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District, said his department goes to extraordinary lengths to protect the safety of the public.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2020
The lowdown on mosquito spraying in Manatee County

Low altitude helicopter flights one needed aspect of Manatee County's mosquito abatement program.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 8, 2021
William R. (“Bill”) Korp

William R. ("Bill”) Korp. Born November 29, 1932; died June 25, 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Parkinson Place Center |
  • August 11, 2022
Sarasota’s Parkinson Place Expands Its Reach to All Movement Disorders

Sarasota’s Parkinson Place Expands Its Reach to All Movement Disorders

  • Health
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  • March 20, 2019
Fashion Insider: Happy Thrifters

The Ultimate Resale Shopping Bus Tour takes a tour around Sarasota.

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