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Vanguard Lofts is one of four projects Halfants + Pichette is designing in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 16, 2016
Rosemary District development steamrolls ahead

Sarasota-based Halflants + Pichette has four residential projects in the works in the north-of-downtown neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 16, 2016
If you give it, they spend

Florida lawmakers decided the state could not afford $600 million of Gov. Scott’s proposed $1 billion in tax cuts. But state spending is outpacing Florida’s growth.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Guests enjoy cocktails on the gulf at the Asolo Rep Major Donor Party.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 16, 2016
Asolo Rep Major Donors Party and Season Announcement

Rita and Ron Greenbaum hosted Asolo Rep's Major Donors Party on Monday, March 14. The couple has been hosting this event at their home for 17 years. During the celebration, Asolo Conservatory Director, Greg Leaming, announced the 2016-2017 season to guest

  • Black Tie
Residents address representatives of Floridays, James Brearley and Angus Rogers, CEO, in the lower right.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 16, 2016
North-end residents size up hotel plan

For a Floridays hotel proposal, size matters — both to residents and developers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 16, 2016
Benderson sticking by Stickney Point plan

Benderson Development is still planning to develop 25 acres of land near Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 16, 2016
Nine and Dine hosts dinner

Longboat Harbour’s Nine and Dine group held a dinner on the beach Tuesday, March 15.

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Project manager John Swart looks over the site of The Lakeshore project, expected to break ground in June.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 16, 2016
Lakewood Ranch sees revitalization of condo project

The Lakeshore luxury condos spring to life with new developer.

  • East County
  • News
K-9 handler Tom Franklin, of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, plays around with his companion and co-worker, Rocky.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 16, 2016
McNeal Elementary students fetch lessons with K-9 Unit

Manatee County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit provided a demonstration for the East County students.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 540 Harbor Point Road has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,447 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 16, 2016
Bay Isles home sells for $2.6 million

The home at 540 Harbor Point Road has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,447 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2016
Drink This: Golden Sunset

Enjoy the tropical beauty of a Siesta Key sunset in a simple, refreshing cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Andrea Dasha Reich
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2016
Depth Perception: An artist's quest for dimension

Working in the unusual medium of epoxy resin, Andrea Dasha Reich digs below the surface.

  • Arts + Culture
Robert Gaglio guides a tour, as guests eat at their first stop, Shore.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2016
A Bite of History: Key Culinary Tours

Key Culinary Tours unlocks the rich history — and cuisine — of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Avan Lava
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2016
Scene and Heard

Scene and Heard

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Artistic Director and Choreographer Leymis Bolanos WIlmott
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2016
The Joy of Dance

By taking a step back from performing, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott has found a new appreciation for dance.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 17

A list of our favorite events taking place this week

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