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Keith Pandeloglou, the owner of UTC Venture Group and President and CEO of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities, won the Best Rancher award at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies event Friday at the Grove.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2023
Work in background propels Keith Pandeloglou to the forefront

The executive director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities earns "Mr. Lakewood Ranch" title.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rachel Moulton (left) and Alice M. Gatling star in "Black Pearl Sings!" at FST's Court Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 27-Aug. 2

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2024
Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing

The gift from Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. to the annual campaign will help provide relief for local families impacted by this year's hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gina Lyons, the owner of A Vine Affair which hosts the new VIP Champagne Lounge at the Sarasota Polo Club, greets guests on opening day Dec. 31.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota Polo Club opens 2024 season with new VIP section

A Vine Affair offers a more formal setting for those who want to enjoy polo in style at the Lakewood Ranch club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A conceptual plan for Payne Park Auditorium shows expansions to the building in dark gray and 96 spaces of paved parking.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 13, 2023
Preliminary Payne Park Auditorium plans revealed to public

The Players Centre for Performing Arts unveiled a conceptual plan for the expansion and renovation of Payne Park Auditorium during a community workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Itzhak Perlman conducts the PMP Winter Residency Celebration Concert in January 2024.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 24, 2024
It's music as usual for the Perlman Music Program's winter residency

Storm damage in the area didn't hinder the program's 21st season.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at at 1622 Kenilworth St. was built in 2017 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,058 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Johnson Estates home on Kenilworth Street tops the week's sales at $3.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Drew Lalor, Selah Freedom Executive Director Stacey Efau, and Pamela Lalor say Fairways to Freedom at the Tara Golf and Country Club was a big boost in spreading awareness of the Selah Freedom mission.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2024
Fairways to Freedom takes a swing at sex trafficking awareness

The benefit golf tournament at Tara Golf and Country Club supports Selah Freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Remembering the Longboat friends we lost
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2024
Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2023
Public invited to comment on Fruitville roundabout sculpture finalists

A meeting via Zoom will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday when three artists will present their proposals and receive feedback.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Johnson, Jack Dean, Linda Dillon, Kim Verreault, Michelle Johnson, Mary Lou Johnson, Andrew Vac and Kellie Spring
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 1, 2024
Edward Jones cuts the ribbon on first Longboat Key branch

Financial planner Michelle Johnson opens the first Edward Jones branch on the island to provide personalized financial planning for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The School District of Manatee County is making progress on its new K-8 school being built in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 3, 2024
Manatee schools accepting East County K-8 school name nominations

The new K-8 school is scheduled to open in August 2025.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • March 4, 2024
Modern Smile Design Is The Best Office To Get Teeth Straightening Invisalign

Do you want to know why Modern Smile Design is the best in Sarasota, FL?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Troche will be sworn in during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday at SPD headquarters.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2023
'Chat with the Chief': SPD's Troche starts a podcast

The new podcast with Police Chief Rex Troche will share unknown stories of department activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The handbells and hand chimes are carefully placed along the table so musicians like Suzi Regulski can grab them when needed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 12, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident found her passion with Ring Sarasota

Sweetwater's Suzi Regulski will perform with handbell ensemble Ring Sarasota at Sights and Sounds at Waterside Place on June 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Epoch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $11.35 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 5,328 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for 2024 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

Sarasota condominium sells for $11.35 million, Siesta Key home tops all sales at $15 million..

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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 |
  • April 5, 2024
More affordable housing is coming to Newtown

The City Commission approved zoning text amendments to clear the way for Sarasota Housing Authority to build up to 770 units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stuart Campbell of the North South Wealth Management/Ranch Hand team waves to the crowd during the opening parade of the 2023 Sarasota Polo Club season on Jan. 1, 2023.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 20, 2023
Sarasota Polo Club season opens Dec. 31 in Lakewood Ranch

Construction slowdowns will keep James and Misdee Miller from building a new clubhouse until after the season.

  • East County
  • News
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. and Embracing Our Differences Executive Director Sarah Wertheimer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2024
Hugh and Eliza Culverhouse plug funding shortfall at Embracing Our Differences

The couple donated $107,463 to the nonprofit outdoor art exhibition promoting diversity.

  • Arts + Culture
Annabeth Howell and James Nicholson at the stingray touch tank at Mote Marine Aquarium in August 2023.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 15, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club sends 16 students to Mote camp

The club funded its most Mote summer camp scholarships ever for children who live on Longboat or whose parents work on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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