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Chef Sellner’s culinary journey includes a stint as chef de cuisine and executive sous chef at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 19, 2023
Pascone’s chef loves taking diners on a culinary journey

From fried spaghetti to French cuisine inspiration, Pascone's Ristorante Executive Chef William Sellner’s culinary journey is anything but boring.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Out-of-Door Academy's Rhegan Duncombe smiles as she accepts her diploma from Deb Otey, the head of school.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 19, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy graduates say goodbye to their 'home'

The 2023 graduates are ready to turn their tassels and take on next adventure.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bet you can’t just eat one of Craft Growlers To Go’s bacon and guacamole grilled cheese sandwiches.
    By
  • Marty Fugate, Su Byron
  • May 19, 2023
Great dishes for less than $20 in Lakewood Ranch

Hungry for a tasty meal in east Manatee County that gives you a big bang for your buck? Coming right up!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The all-white kitchen is enlivened with a colorful painting to add a cheerful note. A desk adds a secondary workspace.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • May 19, 2023
Country Club East home provides a perfect live/work balance

At Jeff and Katie Goldstein’s home in Country Club East, working from home has never looked — or felt — this good.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Andrea Saputo Cox steps into her role at Gold Coast during a challenging time in the industry.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 19, 2023
Saputo family reaches its fourth generation of beer wholesalers

Andrea Saputo Cox confidently steps into a leadership role at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
  • Business
    In Memoriam |
  • May 19, 2023
William I. Weiss, MD

Dr. William I. Weiss died on May 10, 2023, having just turned 101 years old.

  • Longboat Key
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Lee County’s Terry Johnson participates in a preliminary round of the Special Olympics Stand-up Paddleboard Championship.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2023
What to do this summer in Lakewood Ranch

Check out the best things to do in June, July and August 2023 in and around Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A conceptual drawing shows the location of the proposed new Sarasota Performing Arts Center at The Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 19, 2023
Four firms remain in the running to design new arts center

The task force formed to select the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center will bring four finalists to town for in-person presentations.

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The SPD Marine Patrol Unit is teaming up with Coast Guard Flotilla 84 to offer free boat inspections from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 20.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2023
Free boat safety inspections held Saturday at Centennial Park

The Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol and Coast Guard Flotilla 84 urge safe boating by offering inspections at Centennial Park as summer approaches.

  • Sarasota
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Wesley Hoben, a Gene Witt Elementary School fourth grader, practices with a lasso.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 18, 2023
Gene Witt Elementary hosts Florida Field and Farm Days

Students received agriculture and history during the special event.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball program reached the FHSAA Final Four despite missing three key seniors.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 18, 2023
Despite loss, Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball ends season with 'miracle'

The Cougars reached the FHSAA Final Four while missing three seniors who were at graduation.

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The unit 1204 condominium in The Residences at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $2.5 million. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 3,582 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 18, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey Nokomis

A Sarasota condominium in The Residences tops the week’s sales at $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key firefighters jump into the water at Manatee County Marine Rescue headquarters.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 18, 2023
Longboat firefighters take the plunge for clean water

Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel joined other area departments in Bradenton Beach in support of Islanders 4 Clean Water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The conceptual vision plan for Sarasota Square.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 18, 2023
Developer reveals transformative plans for Sarasota Square mall

Torburn Partners is planning 1,200 apartments and 500,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and commercial space on the former mall site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Since starting her position as executive director a year ago, Adrienne Bookhamer has added new fundraising events.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 18, 2023
Homebuilders give back through nonprofit program

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund’s Builders Give Back program raises valuable funds and awareness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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