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The front elevation of Westwater Construction’s Lake Club mansion features a variety of textures and heights.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
The blueprint to living large

In the Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch's most private and upscale gated community, five ultra-luxury homes are planned this year or under construction. The largest is a 19,926-square-foot home being built by Westwater Construction.

  • East County
  • News
The plaza originally was envisioned to have retail shops below with professional space above, but the concept never really came to fruition.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2011
The New Deals

With banks finally foreclosing on units in San Marco Plaza, business owners have begun snatching up spaces at reduced prices and increasing traffic to the plaza.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
Italian, Mexican cuisines to add spice to Ranch Main

LWR Commercial Realty officials recently secured an Italian restaurant for Main Street. Two more restaurant leases are out, including one for a Mexican eatery.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 12, 2017
We need a traffic czar

One impediment to solving the region’s traffic congestion is a lack of ownership of the problem. No one loses a job for failed roads. It’s another tragedy of the commons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A group of 12 residents at Pines of Sarasota collectively celebrated their 100th or more birthdays with a tea party Friday, August 14.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 20, 2015
Faces of the centenarian club at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota celebrate group birthday for residents reaching 100 or more years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
When designing opera sets, David P. Gordon aims to create scenes where the audience becomes immersed.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
Master of the House

David P. Gordon designs the epic settings of the Sarasota Opera's winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Letters to the editor

Town should seek long-term planning for beach funding; where the land meets the sea

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 29, 2010
Voters to decide business-tax exemption

An August referendum targets new businesses by offering up to a 100% property-tax exemption

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gabrielle Palmeri is enjoying her first year on the Mustangs  cheerleading squad.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2010
Competitive gymnast tumbles into new role

After tearing her ACL and meniscus as a Level 9 gymnast, Gabi Palmeri now is a member of the Lakewood Ranch cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
(Lori Sax) David Verinder has been with the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System since 2006, when he was named CFO. He was promoted to CEO in July 2014.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Memorial considers big purchase

Troubles at Venice Regional Bayfront Health have led to speculation about a new owner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Jeffery Kin
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
Scene & Heard

Breaking a Leg; Running into Nik Wallenda; Playing tribute to DANIEL Moe; Saturday morning is still funny

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 8, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Jodorowsky's Dune'

Prepare to be astounded as one of the most passionate filmmakers in the history of movie making tells a great story.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 9.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2016
Tuesday’s speeches were defining moments

Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa Republican caucuses

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2017
2017: Longboat Year in Review

From triumph to tragedy, Longboat Key saw it all in 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
Braden River claims district championship

The Lady Pirates followed up their undefeated district season with their second consecutive district title after defeating Sebring 6-1 April 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mote Marine Laboratory (top) and the Sarasota County History Center (right) both have subsidized leases with the city of Sarasota for their properties on city-owned land. Each organization pays $10 or less a year.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2014
City leases land scrutiny from Chapman

Vice Mayor Susan Chapman wants to re-examine city lease agreements that charge organizations such as Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium $10 a year or less in rent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota Museum of Art announces fall programming

The museum will host two months of films, artist talks and meet-and-greets at its nearby building, 'The Works.'

  • Arts + Culture
Developer Kevin Daves, center, looks over plans with Jack Nicklaus, left, and Tony Jacklin. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2013
Partnership rebirths concession

Builders soon will break ground on models in the second phase of The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
The Salvation Army Center of Hope front porch, located at Ninth Street and Central Avenue, was created to help keep homeless people off the streets of the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2013
Salvation Army extends services

Sarasota Police will increase patrols near the Center of Hope in the Rosemary District for the Salvation Army to provide sheltered waiting area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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