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Seaward Development Vice President of Operations Anna Chesanek laughs as she puts on her gold hard hat for the groundbreaking.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 11, 2017
Seaward Development breaks ground on Palm Avenue property

Stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the 7 One One Palm development on Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Nicole Rissler has worked in leadership positions with Visit Sarasota County and SANCA, two of the county’s closest collaborators.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2016
County hires Benderson Park executive

SANCA Chief Operating Officer Nicole Rissler will join Sarasota County’s parks department in May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Adventure Park gets new turf

The playground at Lakewood Ranch's Greenbrook Adventure Park is closed through May 29 as the community installs new turf.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 17, 2010
Mooring field stays afloat

Although more than $800,000 has already be spent on work that has barely begun, the city commission approved up to $150,000 more to find a new contractor to build Sarasota Bay's mooring field.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer Manfred Welfonder
  • By Columnist . |
  • February 27, 2018
Developer offers his own take on Colony plan

Welfonder expresses reservations on Unicorp’s proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Claude Engle lighted Malcolm Robertson’s “Wave 2 Me” sculpture, which is on display at the entrance to the Longboat Key Club and Resort. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 18, 2012
Neighbors: Claude Engle

As a design consultant, Engle helps shed light on some interesting places.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Ranch CDDs to develop master beautification plan

The landscaping plan will help Lakewood Ranch plan for future landscaping needs.

  • East County
  • News
Boats will land at Historic Spanish Point's Packing House dock, where a restored vessel is often moored. File photo
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 4, 2022
New Selby Gardens boat tours are selling out fast

Selby offers boat tours from its downtown campus to Historic Spanish Point and back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
2017: Best of Black Tie

Let's take a look back at our favorite moments from the 2017 event season.

  • Black Tie
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 12, 2019
Local property management group gives back to the children of veterans

Castle Group partnered with organizations around Sarasota to provide back-to-school supplies for children in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 7, 2021
Luring in awards

"The Lure of Sarasota and Her Islands," a photography book by Mary Lou Johnson, won a Finalist award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashley Moody and Rick Wells. Photo by Brendan Lavell.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 26, 2021
Attorney general presents award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Florida attorney general presents Back the Blue Award to Manatee County Sheriff's Office

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The proposal for alternative three would shrink golf at Bobby Jones to 27 holes and create an expansive park space emphasizing natural elements, which planners compared to the Celery Fields.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2020
Parks board endorses less golf at Bobby Jones

In a 4-3 vote, the advisory board recommended adopting the $21.4 million redesign option that would maximize park space at the 293-acre city-owned property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Density change clears the way for coffin apartments

The small units will range from 20 to 75 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2020
All STEAMed up at McNeal Elementary

Families enjoy Earth and Space STEAM Night at McNeal Elementary

  • East County
  • News
Mary Anne Thornhill came for the presentation for Florida Power and Light.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Baugh hosts town hall meeting

Attendees also heard from FPL and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials.

  • East County
  • News
The town of Longboat Key purchased new crosswalk signs and installed them Feb. 10 to speed up the bureaucratic process.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
FDOT addressing safety concerns on Longboat Key

Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks are coming as some commissioners question whether the modifications will address safety concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Ovation summer campers Zola Gutierrez and Alexa Hornung rehearse “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now,” from the musical “Hairspray.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
The Beat Goes On

Michelle McCord is giving the most heartfelt performance of her career at the Ovation School of Musical Theatre.

  • LWR Life
Philadelphia's Alex Rendon flaps his wings to finish the Florida Turkey Trot 5K at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota on Thanksgiving morning. "I'm crazy," he says.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2021
Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota draws almost 3,000 participants on Thanksgiving.

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts 3,000 runners for Florida Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"Teresa (Stanley) sees things differently than a lot of people I've worked with," says WBTT Artistic Director Nate Jacobs. "She ran all over town breathing this vision into existence and now she's been to the mountaintop."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Teresa Stanley: Off Broadway

Four years ago, Teresa Stanley left the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to perform in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway. This winter she's back to perform with the company that launched her career.

  • Arts + Culture
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