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Robert Paslaqua, Kay Rosaire, Clayton Rosaire and Ken Paslaqua
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 22, 2024
Big Cat Habitat holds Safari Soiree to help repair hurricane damage

A faux paux at Flip Flops and Fashion, birthday surprises and more tidbits from the social scene.

  • Black Tie
The Indian Association of Manasota leadership team Manish Agrawal, Rachana Sanghvi, Megha Vaid, Priyanka Gupta amd Kanal Badiyani celebrates Holi.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2024
Indian Association of Manasota welcomes all with flying colors

Formed in the 1980s by a group of physicians, the association has grown to serve over 350 members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sites 1 and 2 are 1442 and 1456 22nd St. Site 3 is the location of Bertha Mitchell homes, which Sarasota Housing Authority is seeking to redevelop into a public housing community of up to 50 units per acre.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 6, 2024
Proposed density increase in Newtown criticized as 'ghetto'

The Sarasota Housing Authority seeks higher density for new developments. A city Planning Board member says doubling the number of units at the Bertha Mitchell community will burden Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission will consider the implementation agreement with the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation for construction of the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 17, 2024
Canceled meetings prompt City Commission to play catch-up

A canceled meeting and workshop puts Sarasota commissioners on double duty with packed-agenda meetings on Friday and Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beach Road, beside Siesta Key Beach, is flooded.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2024
Siesta Key businesses begin recovery after devastating Helene storm surge

Significant flooding left many Siesta Key businesses with work and renovations ahead of them.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: FPL calls quits on undergrounding, will begin overgrounding utilities

After the undergrounding utility project faced one too many hiccups, Florida Power & Light decided to revert to overhead utilities.

  • April Fools
Tara Golf and Country Club resident holds a sign to protest the proposed settlement agreement at a public hearing on the settlement agreement in March 2019. Manatee County commissioners delayed the decision. File photo.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 11, 2023
New Florida law hinders citizens' ability to challenge development

Senate Bill 540 makes citizens or groups who file lawsuits against a developer responsible for the opponents' legal costs if they lose the case.

  • East County
  • News
Town canals were put into seven groups to help pursue funding sources.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 26, 2024
New surveys will provide updated report on canal conditions

Last year’s pitch to start the canal maintenance program on Longboat Key was met with commission confusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alistair Weatherstone and Jeremy Finney created a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf played on renowned courses.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 21, 2024
Golf Society welcomes players looking to take their game to the next level

The Golf Society redefines the game of golf by offering a high-tech, indoor golf experience where members enjoy lifelike golf play on renowned courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
A conceptual rendering by Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors of Sarasota shows a reimagined New College East Campus on land the college plans to acquire from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 29, 2024
New College approves airport land purchase agreement

With regulatory hurdles remaining, closing the deal on the 31 acres New College rents from SRQ airport remains months away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 18, 2024
FPL commits to finish utilities undergrounding project by end of 2024

Existing electrical poles on Longboat Key are scheduled to be removed by Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Daren Spinelle offers accessible health care for the residents of Longboat Key at the Paradise Center Medical Suite.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 24, 2024
Longboat doctor plans to expand health services at The Paradise Center

Dr. Daren Spinelle hopes to provide accessible educational and medical resources for snowbirds and full-time residents on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Our Lady of the Angels parishioners Theresa Phillips and Ruth Harenchar talk with Chaplain Mary Peterson about the Bradenton Bridge program.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 3, 2024
Our Lady of the Angels supports Bradenton Bridge transition program

The Peace and Justice Ministry buys mattresses for the women transitioning from prison back into the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A laser light show will cap New Year's Eve festivities at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2023
Laser light show will highlight New Year's Eve party in Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place will host 150 drones to create an impressive welcome to 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maggie Mays, Rylie Jackson and Camiryn Opstal at the debutante event at Shore Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 18, 2024
Shore Longboat Key hosts Sarasota Debutantes

Debutantes Camiryn Opstal, Rylie Jackson and Maggie Mays invited all their friends to the island for an elegant brunch inspired by "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
STOP took action after it discovered the city did not alert residents when developers filed site plans for certain large downtown projects, including 624 Palm, left.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
City revises development notice policy

Despite some confusion, new procedures will be tailored to alert downtown residents about large projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The parade helped usher in the holiday season.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 6, 2024
The best holiday events in Sarasota and Siesta Key

Here are events to help you enjoy a merry holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2023
Call for artists launched for city's first artist roster

The roster will prequalify artists for public art initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The current board makeup consists of Tim Enos, Bridget Ziegler, Robyn Marinelli, Liz Barker and Tom Edwards.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 23, 2024
Sarasota School Board swears in newly elected members

Liz Barker was sworn in for her first term, while Tom Edwards was sworn in for a second term.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
This Country Club home at 6935 Westchester Circle sold for $2,225,000. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,081 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 2-6 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Westchester Circle and a Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace top the week's sales at $2,225,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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