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This rendering of Waterside Place shows why Lakewood Ranch should continue to be one of the top selling master-planned communities in the U.S. for years to come.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch finishes 2018 as No. 2-selling master-planned community in U.S.

Lakewood Ranch finishes 2018 as No. 2-selling master-planned community in U.S.

  • East County
  • News
Dan Bebak, the vice president of Aquarium, Education and Outreach for Mote Marine, said major planning will take place in 2019 for the new aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2019
Mote builds momentum in building East County aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.

Mote Marine builds momentum in building East County aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
President Murray Blueglass with keynote speaker Cornelle Maxfield
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. Cornelle Maxfield, president of the Manatee/Sarasota Black Caucus of Florida spoke about 'Selma to Now.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maria Wirries
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 4, 2011
Scene and Heard

Nobody packs a theater like Maria; Fab Lab debuts at G.WIZ; Sarasota dancer spreads fairy dust; Chalk it up to creative partnerships; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Twelve ladies from the Longboat Key Club were guests of the Welch Family Foundation.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: First Step of Sarasota 7th Annual Golf Classic

More than 100 golfers and volunteers spent a fun-filled day on the green during First Step of Sarasota's 7th Annual Golf Classic April 29 at the Legacy Golf Club. Players enjoyed a continental breakfast before hitting the course for a round of golf. Once they were done playing, participants gathered together for a buffet-style lunch, silent auction and raffles and a helicopter ball drop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Evolution development team hopes to begin construction in spring and complete the project by late 2020.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A proposed eight-story, 20-unit condominium drew questions from residents about parking and construction staging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sunset-watchers gather on Turtle Beach.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Three projects tax beach renourishment funds

Tourist development taxes help the county pay for projects, but the funds could run short.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2013
Local songwriter finds inspiration on wire

Sarasota musician and songwriter Rob Satori composes "Man On A Wire" as a tribute to Nik Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid addresses commissioners Jan. 30, about new transportation alternatives. Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 31, 2013
SCAT pitches strategic plan

County commissioners call for more efficiency from Sarasota County Area Transit but approve the Siesta Key trolley project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 6, 2017
Save our Seabirds sings donors' praises

Donors gathered at a Siesta Key home for an appreciation event on Nov. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 22, 2016
Circus by the Sea brings art and culture to Mote

The first-time event was a collaboration between The Circus Arts Conservatory and Mote for InspireSarasota!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
EMT personnel quickly took away actor victims at Riverview High School during the security exercise.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 30, 2013
Sarasota County Schools train for emergency situations

Law enforcement and first responders practiced a response to a shooter and bomb situation today at Riverview High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
News Briefs

Talman offers 'not guilty' plea in Donna Chen case; Comp plan amendment workshop focuss on retail; County offers property owners notification system

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Holly. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
Scene & Heard

Sarasota Film Society has Hollywood dreams; Sarasota senior publishes memoir; Holly takes a Two-Day 'vacation'

  • Arts + Culture
Henry Rodriguez, owner of the Siesta Key Palms Resort on Stickney Point Road wants the county to revive a dormant zoning category to encourage redevelopment of midcentury hotel properties like his.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 16, 2017
Resort owner wants to bring ‘Old Florida atmosphere’ to Siesta

The owner of the Siesta Key Palms is asking the county to restore an inactive zoning district, so he can preserve the history of his resort hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cindy Kaiser, outgoing executive director of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 21, 2011
Kaiser departing Education Foundation

Cindy Kaiser, executive director of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County since 2007, is leaving the organization to handle long-term family health issues, the foundation announced Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keffie Lancaster and her dog, Koukla, enjoy a breezy afternoon and a polo match.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

Tailgaters enjoyed a breezy afternoon of cookouts, cold drinks and a sideline view of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Cup, held Feb. 8, at Sarasota Polo Club.The tailgate theme for this week's polo match was Valentine's Day.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge Trustee Jack Ogren makes a new friend.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 30, 2015
East County Elks salute veterans

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge helps foster relationship between horse and veteran.

  • East County
  • News
Beginning Feb. 10, the Arlington Park Aquatic Center will be closed until August for renovations.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 5, 2014
Arlington Park pool to close for renovations

The city will be conducting renovations at the Arlington Park Aquatic Center beginning Monday, closing the pool for six months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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