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A rendering of the planned 17-unit Habitat for Humanity townhome development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 30, 2025
Habitat for Humanity will build 17-unit townhomes in Park East

Habitat for Humanity received Sarasota City Commission approval to build 17 townhomes across two buildings in a neighborhood surrounded by detached Habitat housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A lack of availability at the Van Wezel has led the Sarasota Orchestra to conclude it's in need of a new performing arts venue.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2016
Bayfront studies strengthen call for new performance venues

As Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 moves forward with plans for developing the land surrounding the Van Wezel, arts organizations are searching for an opportunity to address an ongoing crunch for performance space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"At the finals in New York, once you looked out, there were hundreds of people looking at you," Francisco Serrano says. "Once I finished and everyone started clapping, it sounded like millions of people were out there screaming." Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 10, 2013
Young professional

In April, just four months after getting his driver's license, Francisco Serrano received a scholarship to The Royal Ballet School in London. He learned to dance just three years ago.

  • Arts + Culture
Joe Knispel, Nick Wyman, and Karl Hamilton. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2016
Theater review: 'All the Way'

Asolo Rep's latest production offers a glimpse behind Lyndon Johnson and the Civil Rights Act.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2020
2020 through the lens on Longboat Key

The year started out like most do, with us complaining about traffic and marveling at where we live. Then . . .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matthew Minor, director of development and community engagement, Harvest House graduate Kristen Kohl, and Erin Minor, executive director of Harvest House
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 4, 2014
The Good News: Harvest House

For those struggling with addiction or homelessness, the organization offers social services for a fresh start.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joel Morganroth, chair of the board of trustees, cuts the ribbon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2024
Selby Gardens cuts the ribbon on Phase 1 of its Master Plan

The new facilities include what the organization says is the world’s first net-positive energy botanical garden complex.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carmen Ciricillo performs at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 13, 2025
Nationally touring comedian finds a sweet spot in Sarasota

Carmen Ciricillo was always in search of positivity and laughter. After he visited Sarasota in 1992, it was the place he wanted to call home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In 2018, East Manatee added a ladder truck that reached a maximum of 107-feet high.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2025
45 years of protection from East Manatee Fire Rescue

East Manatee Fire Rescue keeps climbing another rung with the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Cops corner

Dec. 19 Private matter 12:26 p.m. - 6200 block of GMD. Trespassing. A man reported that a fishing boat captain docked his boat on the man's private dock and allowed his dog to relieve himself on the lawn before leaving. The captain was informed he was not allowed to walk on other people's property without their permission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Unit Penthouse D 1102 at the Orchid Beach Club Residences, 2050 Ben Franklin Drive, sold for $2,575,000. The 3,654-square-foot-unit has three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 8, 2010
Key Real Estate: Orchid Beach unit sells for $2,575,000

The sale was the largest of seven transactions that occurred during the week of Nov. 22 through Nov. 26, which was shortened by two days because of Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Unincorporated Manatee County residents can now file some police reports online without having to wait on a deputy.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 7, 2025
Unincorporated Manatee County residents can file police reports online

In the first two weeks of service, about 200 online reports were filed through the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website.

  • East County
  • News
New Pass will be dredged later this year, but the U.S. Coast Guard is reserving judgment on whether the project will allow resetting of the boat channel markers.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 23, 2018
Lido beach project could help New Pass boaters

New Pass being dredged for Lido renourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2009
Ranch Relay breaks school record

After running a personal best at the Class 3A regional track meet April 30, the Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-meter relay team found itself just two seconds away from breaking the school record.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jenn Blinkhorn and Lauren McComb
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala: Sail Into Summer

Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala: Sail Into Summer

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 9, 2016
Rotary Club celebrates Sarasota pioneers

Rotary Club of Sarasota hosts 600 for 44th annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steven High has grabbed the bull by the horns during his first year as executive director of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2012
Swing into high gear

Ringling Museum's executive director, Steven High, has shed the new-guy persona and has a pocketful of initiatives to make the museum as relevant today as it will be in 200 years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • May 4, 2009
First turtle nest of the season found on Longboat

Mote Marine Laboratory volunteers found Longboat Key's first loggerhead turtle nest of the season Monday, May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 23, 2009
Storeowners display police support

As part of its plan to pressure the city to hire more officers, the local police union has enlisted storeowners to put signs of support in their front windows.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 23, 2009
Storeowners display police support

As part of its plan to pressure the city to hire more officers, the local police union has enlisted storeowners to put signs of support in their front windows.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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