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The developers of the new Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach said the community is supportive of the plans.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2018
Despite questions, city OKs Lido hotel

At a meeting Monday, the city approved plans for a 304-room Lido Key hotel and declined to adjust short-term rental regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 13, 2022
Junior principal dancers headline Friends of The Sarasota Ballet luncheon

The luncheon was held on April 11.

  • Black Tie
Shawn Trent stepped down as Lakewood Ranch High's football coach this week after nine years. He'll remain on as the school's athletic director.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2014
Mustangs coordinator named new head coach

Former Lakewood Ranch High offensive coordinator Mick Koczersut was officially named the Mustangs new head coach July 30.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Fields is the new boys basketball coach at Sarasota High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2018
Fields day: Sarasota High boys basketball job stays in the family

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 20, 2019
Selah Freedom features modern fashions for sixth year

The annual A New Beginning Fashion Event was held Jan. 20 at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Contest winners Javier Sanchez and Georgia Gruber with molly's owner Molly Jackson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2010
New shop assumes fitting name

After hosting a "Name the Store" contest for her recently opened store, New Balance Sarasota and University Park co-owner Molly Jackson has selected a name: molly's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
Bayfront group prepares for master plan presentation

On Thursday, The Bay Sarasota will go before the City Commission in hopes officials will adopt a master plan for redeveloping more than 50 acres of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New home construction in Lakewood Ranch is outpacing most other master-planned communities nationwide. File image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch maintains high sales ranking

Lakewood Ranch No. 2 in sales according to mid-year ranking by RCLCO.

  • East County
  • News
Pacific Counter co-founders Tanner Loebel,  Eric Bialik and Tock Noythanongsay serve poke and sushi in a fast-casual setting.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 31, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Casual sushi comes to Lakewood Ranch

Pacific Counter introduces fast-casual poke and sushi to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 1, 2013
Red-light district helps plaza shine

Town officials say their hands are tied when it comes to a new adult-themed business district at Whitney Beach Plaza on the north-end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 3, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church Women's Guild gathers again

The club gathered for lunch after Mass and elected a new president.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deb Herbert stands in front of a oil painting she did at MJ Ranch in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2020
Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art

Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The upper school at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is expected to be open by the fall 2023 semester.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Prep's upper school begins to take shape

As enrollment opens for kindergarten through seventh grades and ninth and 10th grades, construction continues on the upper school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Go for it: Sell the stadium

Go for it: Sell the stadium

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
People line up for COVID-19 tests at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex on Monday, Nov. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2020
Rising COVID-19 numbers spark concern in Sarasota

An increase the local rate of positive COVID-19 tests has officials stressing the importance of behaving cautiously and following health guidelines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It's difficult (work) for me, but it’s more fun to struggle." — Craig Rubadoux.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 13, 2013
Under Sarasota's Influence: Craig Rubadoux

Sarasota master and native Craig Rubadoux traveled the world, but he always comes back to his artistic roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Ernie Kretzmer, 90, will be giving a substantial gift to the Sarasota Ballet so they can start building a new and much needed rehearsal space.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 16, 2015
The Gift of Giving: Ernie Kretzmer and the Sarasota arts

Their shared love of art brought them together. Now, Ernie Kretzmer is honoring his late wife, Alisa, with a new rehearsal studio for the Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Siesta Key projects

From code amendments to beach worries, Siesta Key Beach wasn't the only hub of activity this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Thomas

This Siesta Key resident spent most of his career with Feld Entertainment, which produces Disney on Ice shows.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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