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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Sarasota County opens additional shelters

More than 12,000 people are seeking shelter in Sarasota County, and five shelters have reached capacity so far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angeleah Halaby, stroke coordinator for Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, outlines how the technology is used.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 17, 2020
The need-to-know on telehealth

Have questions about virtual medicine? We have you covered.

  • Health
"Fresco Circles 2013" by Andrea Dasha Reich
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
County officials will consider the Siesta Promenade project at public hearings in November and December.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade moves toward hearing

While Benderson Development rolls out a marketing campaign, neighborhood critics are raising concerns about improper procedure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 19, 2012
Service with a smile at the Toasted Mango Cafe

Service with a smile at the Toasted Mango Cafe

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • September 24, 2012
An Evening in Provence at Beau Monde Showroom

An Evening in Provence at Beau Monde Showroom

  • Arts + Culture
Gabrielle and Richard's wedding was outside at the Bay Preserve at Osprey. Photo by Regina Rached.
  • A time to celebrate |
  • October 26, 2016
Just Married: Gabrielle and Richard | Elana and Marc

The Rubinfeld sisters were married five days apart the week that Hermine hit land.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Cecily and Larry Lancit are expanding Paradise Coast TV to hotels in Sarasota. (Photo by Ed Clement)
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 9, 2014
A Wider Lens

Paradise Coast TV is expanding its hotel-room programming to visitors in Sarasota by building on its success in the Naples area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees dig in their shovels at an evening celebrating philanthropist Larry Greenspon and the groundbreaking of the new Greenspon Sports Facilities in Sarasota.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 14, 2025
Icon Larry Greenspon lauded with international support

Hundreds came together Sunday to celebrate the legacy of the man who has encouraged compassion and unity through his philanthropy and love of tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gina Lyons, the owner of A Vine Affair which hosts the new VIP Champagne Lounge at the Sarasota Polo Club, greets guests on opening day Dec. 31.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota Polo Club opens 2024 season with new VIP section

A Vine Affair offers a more formal setting for those who want to enjoy polo in style at the Lakewood Ranch club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Heritage Harbour South CDD planted more than 10,000 plants in littoral zones of select lakes in 2012 to improve water quality. But, the program was cut the following year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
Residents peeved about ponds

Heritage Harbour residents circulate petition in search of better smelling and looking ponds.

  • East County
  • News
"Everyone has been so supportive of my vision," Virginia Hughes says. "I don't know how the older people are going to take it. Maybe they'll get nostalgic about it."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 22, 2010
Risqué business

The founder of Sarasota's first burlesque troupe flaunts her feminine wiles.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Connor looks forward to developing relationships with students as the new interim head of schools at the Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 7, 2021
Out-of-Door Academy hires new interim head of school.

New ODA interim head of school uses lessons he's learned from books as inspiration for his educational career.

  • East County
  • Schools
That’s one heckuva wrap!
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 1, 2024
That’s one heckuva wrap!

Of course, there was fashion, food and fun, but the amount of money donated this year tops the charts as a season standout.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Cirque St. Armands, a circus-themed project, will be unveiled in March.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 24, 2025
Two new luxury developments take root on Lido Key

Two over-the-top projects — one a circus-fancy hotel, another a condo complex with uber-luxury hotel-like amenities and service — are primed to give Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key a new look.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Campo and Jude Levy, the leaders of Save Our Sarasota, are fighting to preserve what they see as a dwindling supply of downtown parkland.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Citizens continue push against Lemon Avenue sale

Despite the recommendations of the city's master plan, a group of outspoken residents are urging officials not to sell property next to Pineapple Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Broadway has opened a personal assistant business in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2016
For Lakewood Ranch business owner, saving time is personal

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
The vacant property at the center is the property owned by the Mote Scientific Foundation, a not-for-profit that would have benefited from the sale of the site to Brista Homes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
At what point is it a taking?

Longboat’s density restrictions have created what looks like an unreasonable burden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Luke Safford, Nancy Rozance and Shae Safford at Light Up Longboat on Nov. 25, 2023.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 20, 2023
From Santa to Wonder Woman, Longboater spreads cheer in costume

Rotarian Nancy Rozance is a costumed crusader who brightens smiles across the Key as Wonder Woman, Josh the Otter, the Easter Bunny and Santa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lee Wetherington, founder of Lee Wetherington Homes, pictured in front of the Windsong model that the company unveiled earlier this year. Wetherington was one of the original six homebuilders invited to build out Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
Conversation with Lee Wetherington

Lee Wetherington, 68, started planning and designing homes in the mid-1970s, as co-owner of a small Jacksonville business.

  • East County
  • News
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