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Waterside's Andrew and Kristine Santucci hold their 2-month-old twins Scarlett and Zayden during the Mother's Day event May 10 at Waterside Place. At 38, Kristine said she was blessed to be celebrating her first Mother's Day as a mom.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2025
Waterside Place honors moms with a special event

The Petals and Poses fashion show in Lakewood Ranch highlighted the program that drew hundreds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artist Stephen Muldoon paints live at Wyland Gallery Sarasota on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 10, 2025
Artist depicts dreamy scenes in works at Longboat gallery

Stephen Muldoon, who held a live painting demonstration at Wyland Gallery Sarasota this week, explained how his metal medium lends itself to creating serene scenes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael and Dee Bennett have relocated from Bradenton to Sarasota's Plymouth Harbor.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 10, 2025
Veteran politician files for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Team USA's David Toms and Brett Quigley look over the green on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club during the World Champions Cup at The Concession.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 10, 2025
Released easement bolsters Concession's shot at a major golf tourney

The Concession Golf Course is making improvements to court the Senior PGA Championship and the PGA Championship.

  • East County
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Third man charged in fatal 2024 Twin Lakes Park shooting
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 9, 2025
Third man charged in fatal 2024 Twin Lakes Park shooting

18-year-old Bradenton man charged with murder in connection with the Nov. 3 incident.

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Principal Kathy Price will be leaving Willis Elementary School after six years to become the executive director for the Manatee Education Foundation, which is a bittersweet transition for her.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • May 9, 2025
Willis Elementary principal leaving for new challenge

Price said Willis has become her home away from home, but she was in need of a change.

  • East County
  • Schools
L.L. Bean District Manager Kenon Mitchell holds the ribbon while Store Manager Jennifer Molloy cuts it as L.L. Bean Vice President Corey Bouyea looks on at the store's grand opening Friday in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 9, 2025
L.L. Bean opens at UTC in Sarasota

The Freeport, Maine retail giant opens its first store in Florida

  • East County
  • Business
Platoon Sgt. John Skeen is honored at the Elks Lodge in Lakewood Ranch May 8 on Victory in Europe Day.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 9, 2025
East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor

The honor is only awarded to United States veterans who fought on French soil.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joseph Holt was appointed artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota in 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2025
Joseph Holt to retire as artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota

Holt joined the group's predecessor in 2009 as conductor.

  • Arts + Culture
The lot at 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive may be the new home for a north-end community center through Manatee County.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 9, 2025
Manatee County commissioners reaffirm commitment to LBK community center

County commissioners verbally committed to making the community center a reality on Longboat Key, though a property purchase appears to be the new best option.

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Members of the Sarasota County Fire Department accept the Heart Safe Award from the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2025
Sarasota Fire Department wins global award for cardiac response program

The Heart Safe Community Award was given by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

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The St. Regis Longboat Key resort.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 9, 2025
St. Regis Longboat Key project wins regional construction award

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors recognized Moss Construction and BCH Mechanical by awarding the St. Regis Longboat Key the 2025 Project of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
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Rebecca Adams, the CEO of Keller Williams Coastal Living II, finishes a Scripture verse that will go to a child in need of a bed.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 8, 2025
Keller Williams' volunteers work on 'Red Day' to put this problem to bed

Company employees provide labor for the Beds for Kids nonprofit on their annual day of service.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota will share important community notices through its verified Neighbors account.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota adds Neighbors by Ring to its news and alert network

Through its verified Neighbors account, the city will share important community notices, including critical information during hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Trail Plaza by Blue Sky Communities, with all 90 of its units priced as affordable and attainable, is under construction at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 8, 2025
Affordable housing program takes root in Sarasota

With more than 900 affordable and attainable units in the pipeline, 269 by for-profit developers, Sarasota's efforts to address the city's housing crisis show signs of momentum.

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