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A rendering of One Park West.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 4, 2024
Plans revealed for the final Quay development

One Park West will offer The Quay lifestyle at a lower price point, with units 'starting in the $1 millions.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department officers were sworn in by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to allow them to cross jurisdictions specifically with marine patrol.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Group of Longboat PD officers sworn in with Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

The cross-jurisdictional agreement helps build relations between agencies and allows the officers to enforce Florida law between the boundaries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill Curphey was honored by The Florida Bar in June in Orlando for his 50 years as an attorney.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 28, 2024
Attorney isn't ready to rest his case

Mill Creek's Bill Curphey is still active after 50 years as an attorney.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tidewell Foundation Grief Care Counselor Carly Weiss and President Delesa Morris offer a free presentation on grief management.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 14, 2025
Community learns about managing grief in loss

Seminar attendees learned about recognizing the symptoms of grief and how to move forward in a meaningful way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Best Animal Calls of 2024
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 31, 2024
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Best Animal Calls of 2024

Sometimes, the officers of Longboat Key find themselves acting as animal control for the island's residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ophelia’s executive chef Nick Reddel is constantly reinventing the menu to offer guests new taste experiences. Here he shows off one of his signature dishes — Alaskan halibut.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2024
Executive chef at Ophelia’s on the Bay explores his culinary curiosity

This inventive executive chef is an explorer, not a settler. His culinary adventure never ends.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota's Joey Panek stars as architect Addison Mizner in freeFall Theatre's production of "Road Show," which runs through March 16 in St. Petersburg.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 18, 2025
Take a road trip to see Sondheim's tale of buccaneering brothers

FreeFall Theatre's "Road Show" stars Sarasota's Joey Panek as architect Addison Mizner.

  • Arts + Culture
Rachel McGrew, Joshua Hardinger, Ana Molinari, Chalk Festival Executive Director Denise Kowal and Glory Rodriguez gather together.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 21, 2024
Unwind wellness studio harnesses power of flowers in support of Chalk Festival

The Flower Power Patron Party invited the public for a flower-filled night in support of the Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival and the floral carpet art it plans to debut this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 24, 2024
Sarasota County Commission proposes 37-year low millage rate

With assessed value still rising, Sarasota County staff is directed to craft a budget based on a rate of 3.30 mils on residential and commercial property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Cruz dances in the performance by Bomba Yemayá.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 3, 2025
NocheUnidos welcomes bomba group, Mardi Gras Indians to The Ringling

The event, celebrating Hispanic heritage and supporting UnidosNow, welcomed the groups Bomba Yemayá and The 79rs Gang from New Orleans to the Ringling Museum courtyard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A conceptual rendering shows a reimagined New College East Campus on land the college plans to acquire from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 27, 2024
Airport authority approves land sale to New College

Before the college can purchase the 31 acres for $11.5 million, the sale must be approved by the FAA and funded by the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A dramatic mix of colors enlivens the open concept living area, with equally dramatic views of the lake and golf course out past the swimming pool.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 16, 2024
The spirit of Shanghai enlivens a home in Lakewood National

Including influences from the years Bill and Cheri Clever's spent in China, this home dazzles with one-of-a-kind flair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Britta Rhode, Jimmy Rhode, Karissa Rhode and Ellerie Rhode believe Lakewood Ranch is their forever home.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2024
Families grow with Lakewood Ranch: The Rhodes

Jimmy and Karisa Rhode moved to the area from snowy Minnesota and never looked back.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Selby Gardens president and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki speaks at the opening ceremony of the first phase of the Master Plan.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2024
Selby Gardens embarks on Master Plan Phase 2

The capital campaign for building the second phase of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has reached 66% of its $60.9 million goal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brad Reeves and his children, Adaline and Zane Reeves, and wife, Angie Reeves, try to stay off screens as much as possible. Angie Reeves did a four-month digital detox with social media.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
Break from technology

Digital detoxes leave people feeling more free and more productive.

  • Health
Tatyana Sharoubim Stewart, Katherine Harris, Margaret Wise and Dayle Hoffmann
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 21, 2024
Women In Philanthropy of Sarasota announces honorees for its first soiree

The new nonprofit hopes to honor the legacy of charitable women while also inspiring a new generation to get involved with the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Gutschewski holds up the 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 31, 2023
Lakewood Ranch sports scene should generate lots of excitement in 2024

Big-time national events and intriguing local storylines fill the calendar.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young, surgeon Samuel Yelverton, CEO Andy Guz and Director of Quality and Accreditation Malou Kaseta enjoy working at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center together.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2024
LWR Medical Center maintains small-town feel, offers advanced care

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center opened 10 years after Schroeder-Manatee Ranch started building Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Supplies are being distributed at several locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties for people needed assistance after Hurricane Helene.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2024
Water, food, supplies available for those needing help after Helene

Resources are standing by across Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ethan Hacker, Braden River Middle School band director since February 2024.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 2, 2025
New Braden River Middle teacher takes concert band to superior ratings

Ethan Hacker has his band finely tuned only a year after he took over the program.

  • East County
  • Schools
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