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Choral Artists of Sarasota will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at the Too Hot to Handel show on Dec. 10 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 27, 2017
Sarasota's 2017-2018 music season offers exciting performances

The area’s music scene packs ample offerings in the coming months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

Longboat Key, traffic, Longboat Key density, Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Steve Johnson, Jen Rust, and Jeff and Nikki Sedacca — Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 10, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.13.17

From engagement parties to special announcements, here's what you might have missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Jacob Myer, Mason Zhang and Isabella Ortiz, all Blackfins swim team members, anxiously watch the parent-YMCA staff meeting from outside. Manatee County YMCA CEO asked all the under-18 members to leave  for the heated debate over the team's dissolution.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 14, 2016
Lakewood Ranch YMCA dissolves Blackfins swim team

The Y wants to make its pool accessible for more community uses.

  • East County
  • News
This 2005 rendering from the Isaac Group depicts phase two of Pineapple Square, a mixed-use commercial and residential project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Vue developer revives plans for Pineapple Square

The Kolter Group is contracted to purchase land for a mixed-use project on State Street, submitting new plans for a development originally proposed nearly a decade ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eliza Ladd
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 10, 2016
Bodies in motion

In "Selfie of the Ancients," Eliza Ladd melds art forms to explore enduring themes of human nature.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2014
Main Street bar clears first hurdle

Plans for a Paddy Wagon in the 1500 block of Main Street, in addition to other nightlife proposals, have received an early seal of approval from downtown residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Infinity
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Infinity ... and beyond

Construction of the 11-unit Infinity condominium will begin in November, adding to a finite inventory of new Key construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: St. Armands Events

The city crafted new regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park after clashes between residents and art show organizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rebekah Mandeville-Gelvin is the owner and proprietor of what will be Sarasota's first beer garden. Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2015
New Rosemary businesses generate buzz

A beer garden, a salvage shop and a 475-unit apartment building are just some signs of growth in the Rosemary District in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mollie Nelson and Pam Swain with a few of the 1,000 cranes they turned to gold for the Jan. 24 Corinthian Gala. Photo by Peter Acker.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

The bird women; Talk about timing; Babies in bold; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Two new proprietors have signed a lease for the space located at 25 N. Pineapple Ave. They wish to remain silent partners for the time being.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 1, 2013
Professional mime group proclaims 'silence is golden'

Silence is Golden Theatre, the non-profit educational and performing-mime group, plans to open in early November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At a Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting Aug. 1, Hunzeker revealed a revised $520 million budget that keeps property rates the same as today.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
County sets millage rate, presents revised budget

Manatee County commissioners set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
  • News
Despite keeping a rigorous schedule balancing a full-time job managing a car dealership, pasturing Grace Community Church, working on a doctoral degree and raising seven children, the Rev. Chip Bennett says he’s exactly where he needs to be.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
Grace Community opens in the Ranch

Grace Community Church has moved from its former Sarasota location to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Code Board questions lack of use

The agenda for the Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board meeting was simple: The board wanted to know why a string of meetings has been canceled and to debate whether the board is needed because of a new philosophy for dealing with code violators.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dilapidated tourism units at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort have a new August 2016 tourism extension deadline.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 9, 2014
New Colony extension: August 2016

Various parties still face numerous hurdles in their efforts to revitalize the resort, but a ticking town clock is no longer one of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Margaret and Bill Wise. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 18, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Handsome is as handsome does; "He saved the Asolo. He really did"; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Joyce Sandy and Michelle Patterson, both Heritage Harbour residents, were elected to the Heritage Harbor CDD Board of Supervisors in November.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, Newly elected board seeks unity

Passions flared during the first meeting of 2013, as the Heritage Harbor CDD board discussed dumpsites and a lake and wetland maintenance project.

  • East County
  • News
When he’s not studying psychology or ushering at church, Edward Valdez, a veteran who lives in the Lost Creek Apartments in Lakewood Ranch, helps make cutting tools for a friend.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Raised a Dominican, committed to the U.S.

Edward Valdez emigrated from the Dominican Republic at age 14 and enlisted in the U.S. Marines by 21. Now the veteran, 41, tries to regain footing in the civilian world.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Elizabeth Deibert finally received the keys to her church’s new home, pictured behind her, Nov. 7. The property has lush green space and a pond.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 13, 2013
Church finds home

After eight years of uncertainty, Peace Presbyterian Church will occupy a permanent space, thanks to approval from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
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