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Jennifer Rominiecki said Selby Gardens could benefit from offering more of a "museum experience" — something that could attract repeat visitors. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
New Selby Gardens CEO sees room to grow

Jennifer Rominiecki, who spent 15 years at the New York Botanical Gardens, says her goal for Selby is not just to attract visitors. It's to keep them coming back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Griffin
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 23, 2010
Character Sketches

Longboat Key author H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin looks close to home to find novel inspiration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key town manager Dave Bullock (left) speaks with Mayor Terry Gans (center) and Vice-Mayor Ed Zunz during a Sept. 15 meeting about the town's legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 18, 2017
Concerns over beaches, vacation rentals drive priorities

Longboat leaders set list for next legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 21, 2014
County releases 2013 annual report

The 52-page document provides a comprehensive summary of the county's activities and accomplishments last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Capt. Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters has lunch with collie mix AbuJuju, 6, at the Bridgetender Inn on Anna Maria Island Nov. 18.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2015
Key fishing captain urges for doggy dining ordinance

The town of Longboat Key is the only local municipality without an ordinance allowing man and his best friend to dine together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. Norm Pritchard in his new office at Christ Church.Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
Christ Church welcomes new pastor

The Rev. Norm Pritchard looks forward to a warm climate and congregation at the Key church after 19 years in Michigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Xavier and Donna Koffman, Max Schukenous, Sydney Kauffman and Robert McCampell
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 2, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.03.16

Here's what you missed last week...

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2018
Boo Fest is frightfully fun in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands turn out for the annual Halloween-themed event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 24, 2013
Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million

Sale of a 5,352-square-foot home is the largest on Bird Key since July.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sisters Bethany and Sam Hill
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 13, 2011
VMF brings the beats to the ballroom

The Vinyl Music Festival kicked off April 8, at Michael's On East, with an adrenaline-pumping mix of electronic music and eclectic dancing.

  • Arts + Culture
This file photo shows Midnight Pass, looking to the south.
  • By Jack Gurney |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Midnight Pass dispute moves to federal court

Florida authorities who twice denied Sarasota County permission to restore the Midnight Pass coastal inlet that previously separated Siesta Key from Casey Key may have thought the fight was over. If so, they can think again.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Mallory Gnaegy as she reports today's headline news
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 23, 2012
May 23: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 2, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Tampa-based Framework Group is developing the 228-unit Sarasota Flats on the south end of the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 12, 2015
Rosemary property sells for $5.8 million

A Tampa-based developer closed on the purchase of the future site of a large-scale residential project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

We bring you the strangest Cops Corner reports, courtesy of Sarasota police, in 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2009
Habitat celebrates home dedications

The excited families receiving homes are those of Keosha Newton, a kindergarten teacher with two young children, and Cory Hills, a single dad with three daughters.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 11, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

'Letters to Lee,' a book by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson, includes letters and firsthand accounts written during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gail Condrick now sits on the board of directors for Veriditas, which aims to create personal growth through the labyrinth experience.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2018
Longboater aims to create labyrinth awareness

LBK’s Gail Condrick recently was named to the Veriditas board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study is designed in three parts with an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 7, 2017
First phase of Barrier Islands Traffic Study is complete

The study is designed in three phases with an an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Spotlight Theatre Productions’ Atlanta-bound troupe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 21, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota students head to Atlanta theater fest; Two local artists land prestigious residency; Toby Perlman shares her secret to unwinding

  • Arts + Culture
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