One Park tower nears topping off in The Quay

Vertical construction of the 18-story One Park Sarasota condo building is expected to be completed in weeks as the project continues toward early 2027 occupancy.

Real estate agents peer over a balcony on the 15th floor during a tour of the One Park condominium tower.
Church of the Redeemer volunteers hand made 30 quilts to accompany 30 beds donated and assembled by the church for children at Alta Vista Elementary School.
  • February 28, 2026
Sarasota church makes beds, quilts for Alta Vista children
Scott Cassell encounters a bull shark.
  • February 26, 2026
Marine explorer and conservationist has led a life of daring
Olivia Haynes is the historian of the Sarasota Garden Club.
  • February 26, 2026
How the Sarasota Garden Club discovered Ringling's Secret Garden

Business

Insomnia Cookies is now open at 2264 Gulf Gate Drive.
  • February 26, 2026
Late-night cookie chain opens its first store in Sarasota
Marlon Brown served as city manager of Sarasota from 2021-2024.
  • February 11, 2026
Nonprofit elects former city manager, investment advisor to board
Chamber launches summertime internship program
  • February 4, 2026
Chamber launches summertime internship program
Sarah Firstenberger was named CEO of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce in June.
  • February 4, 2026
Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm
The winners of an essay contest had the chance to read out their essays during the event, and they included fourth grader Lorelei Martin, second grader Olivia Batista, kindergartener Logan Hernandez, third grader Petronius Boles, first grader Jade Rivers and fifth grader Amara Berry, pictured here with Assistant Principal Jennifer Kahler.
  • February 22, 2026
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus celebrates centennial anniversary
Ryley Hoaglin, 10, looks at birds from the gazebo.
  • February 22, 2026
Sarasota Audubon welcomes the public to its nature center with Fly Wild
Fourth grader A’Nylah Johnson and third grader Dariana Mills head down the slide.
  • February 17, 2026
A snow day comes to the Star Lab school in Newtown
Christine Cassanelli stands with her friend Miles Christian-Hart, founder of Paradise Riders.
  • February 15, 2026
Thunder by the Bay raises funds for children, teens and adults with special needs
Don and Tammie Gursky prepare to renew their vows.
  • February 14, 2026
Couples renew vows on Siesta Beach on Valentine's Day
The Sarasota County Operations Center (East County) was honored with a plaque.
  • February 10, 2026
Sarasota Garden Club hosts Civic Beautification Awards
Second grader Sovereign Osceola experiences static electricity.
  • February 9, 2026
Wilkinson Elementary makes concepts hands-on during STEAM Night
Sue Hobbs holds the iridescent shell of the green turban sea snail to the light.
  • February 7, 2026
Sarasota Shell and Marine Life Festival showcases the science and art of seashells
Thomas Modly adjusts the flagpoles as the sun sets.
  • February 5, 2026
Patriots Pier in Siesta Key receives new flagpoles
Ethan Freeman, 14, Skate Segal, 14, Jett Segal, 12, Florey Miller and her husband TJ Miller were among those serving foods baked by members.
  • February 1, 2026
Temple Sinai hosts Sarasota Jewish Food Festival
Ethan Kuhn of Suncoast United Pipes and Drums performs in the ceremony.
  • January 31, 2026
Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival showcases a wee bit of Scotland