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William Rawn Associates designed the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Seiji Ozawa Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2024
Orchestra architect hits the ground running on Music Center design

William Rawn Associates has collaborated with the Sarasota Orchestra in previous site explorations. A conceptual plan is due in spring 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 5, 2025
St. Regis offers natural oasis in central Longboat Key

The lagoon at St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is home to more than 3,000 Floridian marine animals, which survived recent hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of 1260 North Palm Avenue Residences, formerly Obsidian, overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 8, 2024
Downtown condo tower returns with modifications and a new name

Now branded 1260 North Palm Avenue Residences, the 18-story tower proposal shaved a little off the top and made progress toward street-level requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A crowd watches a local band on the stage at Jiggs Landing.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2024
Jiggs Landing Outpost cuts its hours for the summer

While the park concessions will be closed Mondays through Wednesdays, rentals will continue to be available online.

  • East County
  • News
Jon Mongeau, the Florist at Le Gardineu Bleu.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 31, 2024
Jon Mongeau brings extravagant florals to Longboat with Le Gardenia Bleu

From programmer to florist, Jon Mongeau plans to use his 38 years of floral design to mentor new florists and help Longboat Key bloom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fort Hamer road, bridge widening to cost $190.5 million
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 11, 2024
Fort Hamer road, bridge widening to cost $190.5 million

Manatee County held a public hearing to share its plans for the corridor from Upper Manatee River Road to U.S. 301.

  • East County
  • News
TOPSoccer player Warren Cannon receives advice from LECOM volunteer Hunter Salisbury. Every player in the TOPSoccer program is assigned a personal buddy.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 4, 2025
Braden River's TOPSoccer program is a sanctuary for participants all to enjoy

The recreational soccer program has been serving children with disabilities since 2007.

  • East County
  • Sports
Waterfront at Main Street has six and seven story buildings.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 28, 2024
Skyward development trend won't stop Manatee's eastern sprawl

As the Comprehensive Plan is updated, building higher is likely, but the market will continue to demand single-family homes.

  • East County
  • News
Jill Reiter, Paula Kapp, Shawna West and Ricki Harvey at the Welcome Back Key-Niners lunch.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 13, 2024
Longboat Key plans to move into the season as normal

Welcome back parties, town events and business reopenings hope to ensure snowbirds that the island is recovering little by little.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New Riverview High football Head Coach Mark Cristiani embraces Da'Marcus Abner (left) and Dont'a Aber on the sideline in 2022.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • February 5, 2025
Setting Riverview High on the right path

New Riverview football Head Coach Mark Cristiani looks to lead the Rams with respect.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 1717 Hillview Street was built in 2023 and has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,615 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 30 to Jan. 3 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Cocoanut Bayou on Cedar Park Circle tops the week's sales at $3.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ava Horne, a Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, dances her way across the field.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 29, 2025
East County high schools finish above state average in graduation rate

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish high schools excel through individual attention and identifying at-risk students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Blues artist Dylan Triplett gets into his work during his set at the Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 9, 2024
Should Lakewood Ranch music fans be singing the blues?

side of ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
Town's internet upgrade means faster performance, big savings
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 18, 2023
Town's internet upgrade means faster performance, big savings

Longboat Key’s IT department is working on switching town government to a faster, in-house network.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town of Longboat Key will fund a $2.948 million beach nourishment at Gulfside Road in FY25.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 25, 2024
Fiscal year 2025 earns final approval from Longboat commission

Of the town’s $145.4 million spending outlined in a five-year capital plan, 53% — about $77 million — is expected to come in fiscal year 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scorned woman goes on vandalism spree at baby daddy's house
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2024
Scorned woman goes on vandalism spree at baby daddy's house

After ex-boyfriend refuses an early-morning visit, a woman's rampage results in more than $4,000 in damage including someone else's car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Hank Foster, Melinda Foster, Sandra Smith, Bob Rutland, Chad LaTour, Valerie LaTour, Jan Anderson and Bill Hadley
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 15, 2024
Longboat Key celebrates end of fall stress with community concert

The town hosted the first ever "LBK Strong" concert on Dec. 14 in the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commission has denied a coastal setback variance for the lot outlined in green on Siesta Beach.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 3, 2024
County denies variance for Siesta Key beachfront home

The owner of a beachfront lot on Siesta Key was denied a coastal setback variance that would have also allowed use of a pedestrian access as a driveway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A rendering of the resilient shoreline portion of The Bay park Phase 2.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 9, 2024
The Bay pledges no Phase 2 overspending

Despite rising costs, Founding CEO AG Lafley told the Bay Park Improvement Board that it will not overspend the $48 million public portion of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bowen Griffitt and Brandon Scolaro prepare to start the stein hoisting competition as Vanya Krayhova fills their glasses with water.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 7, 2024
Signature anniversary events at The Bay get underway with Park-toberfest

Held indoors at the Sarasota Garden Club due to weather, the event featured live Polka music by The DeLeon Family Band, as well as Oktoberfest food and drinks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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