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One of the observation decks at Joan M. Durante Park.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 24, 2024
Behind the name of Joan M. Durante Park

Joan and Jim Durante were active Longboaters who wanted to give the island a haven for reflecting and connecting with nature.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kellan Letschert-Price, 4, laughs as he tubes down an ice slope at Holiday on the Green at University Town Center,
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 6, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota for Dec. 8-14

Ballet and holiday classics dot the landscape as Sarasota's arts community welcomes the Christmas season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A draft rendering shows the view from the terrace, overlooking the Town Center Green.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 14, 2024
For enhanced public library, LBK Foundation needs to raise $3.5M

A single donation of roughly that size could also come with naming rights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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 17, 2023
'Mr. Lakewood Ranch' lands big Business Alliance award

Keith Pandeloglou was named Best Rancher at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual Sandies awards.

  • East County
  • Business
The Unit 244 condominium at 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,369 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 11, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 26-30 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Grand Bay tops the week's sales at $1.45 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Iconic Gulfstream Avenue steel sculpture seeks new home
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 21, 2024
Iconic Gulfstream Avenue steel sculpture seeks new home

Complexus, the jewel of Sarasota's public art collection, will be heading for a Fruitville Road site if both the city and county governments approve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park’s dragon boat program is the second largest in the country.
  • By Susan Burns |
  • August 22, 2024
Local dragon boat teams dig in for their next competition in waters overseas

Nathan Benderson Park's dragon boat program has become one of the largest and most competitive in the U.S. In September, its athletes are headed to the world competition in Italy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2023
SPAC architect selected for its 'welcoming' touch

A cultural center in Greece stood out to the task force in its search for a firm to design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players presents "8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s in Concert" from June 8-18.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 6, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 8-14

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
All Star Children's Foundation Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Debbi Wheeler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2024
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame

The Sarasota philanthropist founded the All Star Children’s Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angelina Bens, Leo Bens, Michael Nunes, Karen Pashkow, Jeffrey Nunes, and Anne Summers
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 16, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts happy hour for Stillpoint Mission donations

The chapel's monthly event collected children's socks and shoelaces just in time for the back-to-school season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2022
Sarasota High football wins first playoff game in 18 years

The Sailors defeated Manatee High 30-20 on the road Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior Tommy Bisordi said he'll hold himself back at his family's Thanksgiving celebration as he's trying to lose 10 pounds by Dec. 1.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2023
For wrestlers, Thanksgiving can be feast or famine

Some are encouraged to indulge themselves on the food spread, while others must resist temptation.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathie Williams, Alan Williams, Sheila Loccisano and Barry Levine pose with The Golden Paddle after the Bayfront Park team won the challenge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 26, 2024
Two pickleball groups go head-to-head in first Island Challenge

Players from Bayfront Park and the Longboat Key Club faced off in the first Island Challenge, which both groups hope to continue annually.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 200,000-square-foot facility will begin serving patients in late 2025.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2023
Sarasota Memorial Hospital breaks ground on Cancer Pavilion

The 200,000-square-foot facility will begin serving patients in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker senior running back Ahmad Hunter was the area's leading rusher in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2023
Foundation set for Booker High football to make postseason run

In year two under Head Coach Scottie Littles, the Tornadoes want to make a leap.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 28, 2015
Craig Ferguson to perform at the Van Wezel

Craig Ferguson to perform at the Van Wezel

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key beaches were relatively empty before Hurricane Helene.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 25, 2024
Evacuation ordered for Longboat Key ahead of Hurricane Helene

As Tropical Storm Helene strengthened into a hurricane around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Longboat Key officials advised residents that an evacuation order was in effect for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unit 903 condominium at 505 S..Orange Ave. was built in 2007 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,003 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 3, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A home in Hidden Harbor tops the week's sales at $7.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 4, 2023
New College of Florida names president after six-month search

The current interim president beat out two other finalists for the official title.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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