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Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld see their forum as a resource for longtime and new residents, as well as a way for neighbors to connect. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Website creates forum for discussion

Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld started a resource they wanted when they moved to the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The event will run 5:15 to 6 p.m., and is hosted by the Republican Party of Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2012
Governor Scott Walker visits Sarasota

Governor Scoot Walker is visiting Sarasota this evening for a pie and punch meet-and-greet at the South Sarasota County Republican Party Headquarters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 13, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 15-21

Film screenings, live music, theater and art talks give Sarasota an eclectic combination of entertainment events this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Resolute model offered by Murray Homes in The Lake Club is priced at $1.85 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 19, 2016
Opportunity knocks in Lakewood Ranch during Tour of Homes

Annual event gives potential buyers a peak at Lakewood Ranch life.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano Twelve-year-olds Natalie Mount and Lia Silber, who lives in Israel, met in May at Temple Emanu-El. They have been pen pals since.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
International Alliance

As pen pals, Natalie Mount and Lia Silber illustrate a positive message of friendship in a war zone.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 11, 2009
Timekeeper

Resident Joe Fanelli has spent most of his lifetime repairing and restoring antique and vintage clocks.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Holt hides behind a blank, bug face that the preschoolers at St. Boniface got to decorate.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: GWiz visits St. Boniface preschoolers

The preschoolers at St. Boniface got to enjoy a very creep, crawly presentation given by GWiz's Jennifer Holt, Tuesday, Oct. 25 at St. Boniface.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Lubben Brothers will play three concerts dedicated to the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash on April 20, 22 and 23 at different Sarasota Venues.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Flashing school speed-limit signs were not working for a brief period of time on the first day of school at Southside Elementary School. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
New school year sees few problems on first day

Except for the minor glitches expected on any opening day of the new school year, the Sarasota County School District reported a generally smooth start Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Cheri Christiansen and the Four Pillars team urge people to take care of their mental health while being safe. Photo courtesy Cheri Christiansen.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2020
Move — out of the way

Experts say it is important to safely exercise during the pandemic, especially older populations.

  • Health
Tourists take pictures of the birds nesting on the Roberts Bay Islands as the boat cruises along the eastern edge of the islands.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 28, 2016
State agency pursues heightened protection for bird habitat

Bird enthusiasts want to protect the colony on the Roberts Bay Islands. They just disagree on how to best protect it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
Preserving the art of pickling

Lisa Fulk has a jarring profession -- she's a master canner. And, she'll show you the safe way to do it.

  • Arts + Culture
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 27, 2024
Longboat Key officials say more help is on the way, reentry timeline still uncertain

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi told community representatives there’s still uncertainties with the town’s water supply and infrastructure following Hurricane Helene.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olsen. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 2, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sigrid Olsen mugs for Oprah Magazine; Wallenda continues his media hot streak; Does this produce look familiar?

  • Arts + Culture
San Marco’s anchor tenant space has been vacant since the plaza opened.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2015
New owner secures San Marco anchor space

A new owner believes opportunity is ripe at San Marco Plaza’s anchor space, once planned as a second location for the now-closed Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 22, 2009
Developer Pat Neal: "We are moving out of the recession"

Neal Communities has posted sales records despite a downturn in the economy. How is the local construction company doing it?

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Department marine officer Michael Skinner and Longboat Key marine patrol officer Joshua Connors helped rescue two people whose boat hit a sandbar on Jan. 23 near New Pass.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 28, 2021
Longboat Key officer assists in water rescue of two people

The rescue happened around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 after the boat hit a sandbar near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 200,000 cubic yards of sand was dredged from New Pass and deposited on an approximately one mile stretch of Lido Beach. This photo was taken April 4 (City of Sarasota photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 11, 2019
Dredging, Lido Beach project wraps up

Sarasota city manager says shoreline now better able to withstand storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Contractors are building new outside lanes for University Parkway between Market Street and Cooper Creek Boulevard. Some time over the summer, traffic will shift to those lanes as construction crews build new inside lanes on University Parkway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2016
Project completion still set in concrete

I-75-University Parkway project running on time and budget.

  • East County
  • News
First Baptist Church Sarasota is planning an expansion of its campus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 5, 2025
First Baptist Church plans major expansion on Main Street

Expansion plans for First Baptist Church Sarasota include two new buildings, a park and interior renovations to the existing sanctuary and chapel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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