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Nik Wallenda was awarded the "Voice of Sarasota."
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards

Visit Sarasota County announced the recipients of the 2013 National Tourism Week Awards Thursday, May 9, at a ceremony breakfast held at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's new EcoRover will provide waterside access to the mobility challenged at Lido Beach.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 14, 2024
Public mobility options make beaches accessible for those with disabilities

The new EcoRover and Longboat Key Fire Rescue's sand wheelchair empower people to explore area beaches independently.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota junior quarterback Hudson West eyes the field before attempting a pass against Braden River.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 4, 2025
'I'm the same Hudson': Sarasota High QB stays true to himself

After busy summer, the journey rolls on for Sailor sophomore talent.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 24, 2021
Patrick Roman Nudo

Patrick Roman Nudo, 57, of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sean Allison, Shannon Johnson, Chris Pfahler, Andrew Vac and Delesa Morris
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2023
Tidewell Foundation hosts Off the Clock

Interim President Delesa Morris says Tidewell is growing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Design Works Design Staff |
  • April 12, 2021
How Much Bling is too Much Bling…for a Laundry Room?

How Much Bling is too Much Bling…for a Laundry Room?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • July 6, 2020
Exquisite Homes. The very best of Gulf Coast Living

Exquisite Homes. The very best of Gulf Coast Living

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Ganges Restaurant & Bar |
  • November 6, 2025
Family Passion Fuels Culinary Legacy

The Sureddy family opened their first Tikka Indian Cuisine in Venice in 2018, when Radha Krishna Sureddy decided to follow his lifelong passion for food and hospitality.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Two new deputies would be added to patrol Siesta Key under the sheriff's plan.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 20, 2021
Sheriff's office to add 14 new deputy positions

Two of the positions will be allotted for additional patrol of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Impact fees are one-time fees charged to developers after the completion of construction projects to help cover the cost of increased stress placed on county infrastructure. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Manatee County impact fees to be set soon

Manatee County seeks public input about latest impact fee study

  • East County
  • News
"Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond" runs through Oct. 13. Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 9, 2019
'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond' hits a high note

Oh, what a night at Florida Studio Theatre's latest production: 'Who Loves You? A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and Beyond.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Pete and Carla Rowan and Georgia and Craig Walters have organized Keep Longboat Special to tackle island-wide issues.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2016
Group organizes to oppose Floridays project

Keep Longboat Special aims to block development of a hotel proposed at the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering by MHK Architecture of the front elevation of Pier 550.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2024
Golden Gate Point condo project progresses, but questions remain

Pier 550, the latest Golden Gate Point luxury condo project, faces additional scrutiny by the Development Review Committee. Three other residential projects win partial or full sign-off.

  • Sarasota
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Whitaker Lofts is the latest residential development to be approved in the North Trail Overlay District. The project includes 19 condos and more than 8,000 square feet of retail. (Courtesy of Halflants + Pichette Architects)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
New residences planned to revive North Tamiami Trail district

Nearly 10 years after it was adopted by the city, the special zoning district meant to improve Tamiami Trail from downtown to University Parkway is beginning to see long-awaited redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 10, 2021
With masks on their minds and faces, Sarasota students head back to school

Asplen announces 30-day ban on field trips, non-essential campus visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sanddy Marchena owns Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch with his wife Melodie Marchena (not pictured). Michelle Frease is the academy's director.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 24, 2026
Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place gains a Kiddie Academy

Kiddie Academy of Sarasota opens its child care and preschool business March 2.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2010
Polo Club celebrates 20 years

The Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch will kick off its 20th season with The Polo Grill and Bar Cup Dec. 19.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy rendering The building at 5242 and 5238 Ocean Blvd. includes three rental apartments.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 30, 2014
Siesta Village rental units clear hurdle

The new building at the former site of Napoli's Pizza will include a ground-level retail space and three second-story transient accommodations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2013
The Blackstone buy-up

Blackstone Group's Invitation Homes has purchased more than 100 distressed homes in Manatee County, with plans to rent the properties.

  • East County
  • News
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