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The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce the theater's move to become the centerpiece of the Waterside at Lakewood Ranch's town center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2016
Players Theatre announces move from Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch

New Players Center for Performing Arts will anchor Waterside's town center.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key reported just .28 violent crimes per 1,000 citizens in 2012.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 22, 2014
Longboat Key makes list of Florida's safest places

The town is the 10th safest city in Florida, according to Safe Choice Security's "20 Safest Cities in Florida."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
piespints
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 26, 2015
Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Unit 301 of the Oceane Condominiums on Siesta Key was built in 2019 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 4,439 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2020
Oceane condo unit sells for $4.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 30-Dec. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2019
Selby garage proposal remains central point of contention

Sarasota residents and officials point to proposed 486-space structure, with a restaurant on top, as the main discussion focus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Most of the damage from Hurricane Irma in Sarasota County was minor.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 28, 2018
FEMA’s Irma payout in Sarasota: $9.7 million, so far

FEMA gave out almost $10 million in individual assistance grants in Sarasota County, and as we head into another hurricane season, residents are still working to get repairs completed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 3, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 4

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 9, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

Matt's List: Five ways to help you connect

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2017
Raise the millage?

Sarasota County officials floated the idea last week of raising property taxes. They also agreed to pump $22 million into a stadium for the Atlanta Braves. Talk about a disconnection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Siesta Key retailers push for regulation changes

Overlay District revisions will need support from the island's three associations, county commission says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations on St. Armands Circle on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2019
St. Armands paid parking begins

Beginning today, a new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan and Jim Eicken could not believe Lou Deeter found Jim's wedding band. Deeter was thrilled to find the ring's owner.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
In Lakewood Ranch, there's a nice ring to this story

Lakewood Ranch man's wedding ring goes missing, and a cyclist returns it one month later.

  • East County
  • News
ODA quarterback Tyler Beasley received his first collegiate offer from Tennessee on March 22.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Strong-armed ODA signal-caller has received SEC offer

Tyler Beasley has been continuing to work during the offseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
Niki Best, Rufino Tegio and Brandon Stockfis look for items to salvage for Nancy Defino, who owns the demolished home.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 21, 2016
‘The big boom’

A tornado cut a path across Siesta and the part of the mainland Sunday morning, and caused extensive damage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer team wishes the community a safe and happy Fourth of July!
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 3, 2013
Preparing for Fourth of July: weather, tips, and parking

Find out where to park, the weather forecast and safety tips for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 1, 2020
County adjusts coronavirus relief process

After residents said the application process was too difficult, commissioners switched gears and created a plan to receive more federal funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 22, 2020
How to make Longboat's Gulf of Mexico Drive safer

Keep the transports out of the middle of GMD, let lights shine on the road, and buy GMD from the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Brenda Secky paints mainly landscapes and seascapes, a preference she shares with her great-great-grandfather. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
A long lost treasure proves art is a family affair for painter Brenda Secky

An artist's long road to connecting with her great-great-grandfather inspires her craft.

  • Arts + Culture
Years after closing its Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened this fall on Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 11, 2013
Commissioners critique TCO for Bob's Boathouse

Sarasota County staff told commissioners during a Dec. 11 meeting that the restaurant should not have received an extension of its temporary certificate of occupancy through Dec. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 18, 2018
Dog-filled day at the ballpark

On Aug. 18, Ed Smith Stadium hosted its first ever Paws at the Park event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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