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  • By None |
  • April 10, 2025
Construction rises along Tampa Riverwalk on Pendry Hotel & Residences

A refined expression of the polished comfort and contemporary luxury of the esteemed Montage Hotels & Resorts lineage, Pendry Tampa offers unrivaled amenities and a renowned culture of hospitality, amid one of the nation’s hottest downtowns.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Supplies are loaded in at one of Sarasota County's four points of distribution.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2024
Post Hurricane Milton area news and resources

Post Hurricane Milton news and resources

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Evan Bolick committed to Ave Maria University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Evan Bolick

The Lakewood Ranch High senior defensive end committed to Ave Maria University on Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Delores McKenzie performs her "Belles of Broadway" show for Christ Church of Longboat Key members.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 25, 2025
'Belles of Broadway' delights Longboat audiences

Delores McKenzie belted out tunes from "Hamilton," "Wicked," "Waitress," "Les Misérables" and many more iconic Broadway shows in her newest act.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Music, sound and guided imagery are a powerful combination,” says Zooey “Zen” Seraphine.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2024
5 ways to increase your mental, physical and spiritual health

Five Lakewood Ranch practitioners blend traditional, holistic and modern techniques.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Alyssa Luciano, her children, Kennedy, Ava (center) and Alivia, and her husband, Dustin, will be the benefactors of the Esplanade fundraiser to support the nonprofit, Love McKinley. Ava Luciano, who is 10, is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 1, 2024
Esplanade women to host fundraiser to support 10-year-old girl with cancer

Proceeds from a benefit cocktail party will support the Sarasota girl through the nonprofit Love McKinley.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lyn Haycock, Mike Haycock, Susan Phillips and Steve Branham celebrate Branham's win at his home on March 11. Branham will take over the at-large seat currently held by Mike Haycock.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 11, 2025
Steve Branham wins race for Longboat Key at-large commission seat

Branham will take over the at-large seat currently held by Mike Haycock. The town's subaqueous loan referendum and two charter amendments passed, as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sculpture Poly now stands in the roundabout at North Tamiami Trail and 14th Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2025
City dedicates 14th Street roundabout sculpture

Poly's shades of blue represent the water and sky of the Sarasota area, said artist Josh de Sousa at Tuesday's dedication ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terri Weagant starts in "Spaceman," which runs through Feb. 16 at Urbanite Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 13, 2025
A funny thing happened on the way to Mars

A solo mission is a pressure cooker of inner and outer danger in Urbanite Theatre's "Spaceman."

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What's ahead for Longboat Key projects in 2025
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 1, 2025
What's ahead for Longboat Key projects in 2025

Looking at the year to come, here are a few projects or topics that will likely move along.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Asst. Chief Martin Szalbirak and Asst. Chief Jentzen Barton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 20, 2023
Firefighters share 20-year fire service journey leading to Longboat

Longboat Key Fire Rescue assistant chiefs Jentzen Barton and Martin Szalbirak served in multiple fire departments together and now find themselves taking a new step on the Key.

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Deykyi Ronge and Alex Pelletier starred as two longtime friends in Brenda Withers'"Westminster," which was the winner of the fourth Modern Works Festival and was produced during Urbanite Theatre's 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 26, 2024
Urbanite's Modern Works Festival 'is like Christmas every day'

The five-day playwriting festival sparks joy for artistic director Summer Dawn Wallace.

  • Arts + Culture
Henry Burbee.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Henry Burbee

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golfer is primed for a big 2023 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Casey Wortmann and Dekyi  Rongé star in Urbanite Theatre's "No One is Forgotten," which runs from March 21 through April 27.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2025
Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Cirque St. Armands Beachside is at 233 Benjamin Franklin Drive on Sarasota's Lido Key.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 28, 2025
Circus-themed hotel opens on Lido Key near St. Armands

Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a 135-room luxury property, pays tribute to Sarasota's history as a circus town with its design and name.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Brown hits a tee shot during the San Antonio stop of the 2024 Underrated Tour. Brown would win the event, then win the American Junior Golf Association's Atlanta Classic a week later.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 3, 2024
Lakewood Ranch golfer Jordan Brown turns heads on national tours

Jordan Brown, a junior at IMG Academy, won Underrated Tour and American Junior Golf Association events in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tammy and Chris Sachs with bells up in front of Publix on Bay Isles Road.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 11, 2024
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club honors late members while bell ringing

After coming in second last year, the Kiwanis Club is working hard this year to become the fundraising club for the Salvation Army from Tampa to Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rose Marie Stieber (1928-2024)
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2025
Rose Marie “Rosie” Stieber

Rose Marie “Rosie” Stieber, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at age 96.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Don O'Leary and East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst celebrate O'Leary's 2019 retirement as fire commissioner.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's No. 1 ambassador dies at 90

Don O'Leary was a pillar of the community who advocated for more fire stations.

  • East County
  • News
Miso-glazed Chilean sea bass is a specialty at Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House in Waterside.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 20, 2025
Family values, commitment to quality on the menu at Phelan Family Brands

CEO and co-Owner Grant Phelan discusses the family business, including its newest member, Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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