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This phase of the renovation includes the construction of a second cardiac catheterization lab mimicking the existing one shown here. The newly constructed lab will be finished by the end of first quarter of the year.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Growth Mode

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nears completion on an ambitious expansion to better serve the community.

  • LWR Life
Choral Artists of Sarasota will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at the Too Hot to Handel show on Dec. 10 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 27, 2017
Sarasota's 2017-2018 music season offers exciting performances

The area’s music scene packs ample offerings in the coming months.

  • Arts + Culture
Danny Williams is a graduate of the University of Central Florida.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2010
Saunders names manager for St. Armands offices

Danny Williams is the new managing broker of the company's two offices on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"Djimon with Octopus, Hollywood, 1989." Courtesy of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: 'Herb Ritts: L.A. Style'

New Art of Our Time photography exhibit opens at Ringling Museum

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County commissioners approved of a plan to save thousands by wrapping buses to look like trolleys for a Siesta Key route.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2013
SCAT creates 16 full-time positions

Sarasota County commissioners Jan. 29, approved the creation of nine Sarasota County Area Transit positions and the conversion of 17 part-time employees to seven full-time employees.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Andrew Hertzfeld, who hit a hole-in-one, amazed his golf buddies Michael Krasnoff, Merrill Hoyt and Lowell Lakritz. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2019
Temple takes swing for charity

Lakewood Ranch resident hits hole-in-one.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Soft Surroundings is located on the second level of the mall, near Saks Fifth Avenue. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2017
Soft Surroundings opens at Mall at UTC

The location is the brand's first store in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 20, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: Doggie Fun Day

Southwest Florida Great Dane Rescue hosts free event for dogs and humans.

  • East County
  • News
Sarah H. Pappas
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 22, 2017
President of the Selby Foundation steps down

Sarah H. Pappas has announced she will be stepping down from her role effective June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 2, 2017
Better Together event features author/historian David McCullough

The annual Gulf Coast Community Foundation luncheon was held on March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
chef-jam
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 16, 2014
Chef Jam kicks off at Shamrock Pub

Chef Jam kicks off at Shamrock Pub

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Luci LeClaire and Jillian Marto
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 23, 2025
SPAF shows it can-can at annual gala with 'Moulin Rouge' theme

The annual fundraiser for the performing arts center featured a performance of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' after dinner for attendees.

  • Black Tie
Leo Kissling with the rescued brown pelican.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 26, 2023
Young pelican rescued from fishing line on Longboat Key

Longboat Key residents and members of several environmental groups teamed up to help a pelican entangled in fishing line.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Event Co-Chairs-Grace Riker, Kitty Cranor and Kathy Coffey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2023
Founders Garden Club welcomes Ingrid Carozzi for Flower Talk

The Nov. 9 luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club raised money for the club's community projects.

  • Black Tie
Sarah Hicks will guest conduct the Sarasota Orchestra in“La La Land in Concert.”
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 13, 2018
Looking Ahead: The must-see shows and other arts events in 2019

Here's a look at the events we think you should consider attending and the shows you should consider seeing around Sarasota in 2019.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2019
Welcome back, Sarasota: 10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Here's the best of it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author Mary Walton (left) stands with Sue Ann Miller prior to the start of Wednesday's luncheon. Miller headlined the event, which was the first major fundraiser for the Friends of the East County Library. Photo by Scott Lockwood
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 14, 2021
Friends host fundraiser for East County Library in Lakewood Ranch

After a long delay, the Friends of the East County Library host an author's luncheon at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Five Points roundabout
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 4, 2010
Downtown transformation

In the seven months since Sarasota embarked on a series of four projects that would alter downtown's streetscape, the vision of its creators is becoming realized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When the project is finished nearly 185,000 cubic yards of sand will be relocated.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 29, 2019
New Pass dredge halfway done

The sand from the $3.9 million dredge is being used to renourish nearby Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Annette Rogers will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sept. 1.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 29, 2018
Annette Rogers looks back on 40 years in the real estate world

Rogers turns 90 on September 1 and isn't planning to slow down anytime soon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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