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  • By April Doner |
  • September 10, 2012
HoodRoving News: I am not alone!

HoodRoving News: I am not alone!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
This marks the fourth time New College has been among the top three public school offerings in the Princeton Review and USA Today’s ranks.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 7, 2012
New College makes appearance on the 'Today' show for no. 3 'Best Value College' ranking

New College was ranked by the Princeton Review and USA Today as the no. 3 "Best Value College in America" for 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The news comes eight days after a sell-out production of "Let's Hang On," a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons March 1.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 11, 2013
The Golden Apple's doors close in second eviction within a year

The Golden Apple's new partners were locked out by the landlord

  • Arts + Culture
The Retter Wing at Sarasota Memorial Hospital comes down to make room for a 44-bed Rehabilitation Pavilion.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 6, 2016
Sarasota Memorial makes room for rehabilitation pavilion

Demolition of the former Retter wing starts on the site for the new rehabilitation pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new restaurant is being developed on old Pattigeorge's Waterfront Restaurant site on Longboat Key.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 21, 2016
New 200-seat restaurant coming to former Pattigeorge’s Waterfront Restaurant site on Longboat Key

Construction schedule and project cost estimates are still being developed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 2, 2015
Movin' On Up: This Week in Sarasota's new home

Movin' On Up: This Week in Sarasota's new home

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager Dave Bullock is going to use some sand from a $10 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 5, 2016
South end beach permit received

The New Pass dredging project will place 250,000 cubic yards of sand on the south end this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital unveiled its new $250 million Courtyard Tower last year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 14, 2014
SMH pushes forward with more renovations

Sarasota Memorial Hospital will hold a community workshop Wednesday, to involve the public in initial plans for a new rehabilitation facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota campus of Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2024
SMH invests $160 million in new electronic records system

The new information platform at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System will provide seamless integration of patient data across all providers and facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Abraham Lincoln artwork was spotted on the rooftop of Hollywood 20.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 26, 2012
Is Honest Abe the new face of Hollywood 20?

This rendering of Abraham Lincoln, which seems to have borrowed the hat from Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat," was spotted on the rooftop of the Hollywood 20 movie theater in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The logo for Longboat Key Club and Resort is similar to the Wave 2 Me sculpture that was created by Malcolm Robertson.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 19, 2011
Wave 2 Me sculpture finds new home

The Wave 2 Me sculpture that has been an iconic piece at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, was installed Wednesday morning at the front entrance of the Longboat Key Club and Resort Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack’s Ceviche featuring Rock Shrimp, Jicima, tomatoes, peppers, onions and lime juice topped with a plantain chip
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jack Dusty Opening

Jack Dusty is new restaurant in town located inside the Ritz Carlton and features costal cuisine and crafted cocktails on Sarasota's classy waterfront. On Saturday, Jan. 19 social media influencers set sail for an opening-weekend party at the new establishment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 12, 2015
FYI Friday: Lift Station 87 hits more delays

This week's FYI Friday features news about the sewage station, the controversy brewing over the Ringling Shopping Center and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2015
Campers dance with joy

Girls showed off their new dancing skills with an end-of-camp performance Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This week’s FYI Friday features a video from the grand opening of the Mall at UTC, a downtown Taco Bus update and more!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 17, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sgt. Keaton Clark, Sgt. Grace Gordon, First Sgt. Brandon Christensen, Pvt. Matthew Pochopien, First Lt. Jackson Stroud
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Welcome Back Party

In honor of the Change of Watch, Sarasota Yacht Club hosted a welcome back party on Saturday, Oct. 19. The new Board of Directors elected Pete Kujawski as it's new Commodore, Bobby Overall as Vice Commodore, and Alex Lancaster as Rear Commodore.

  • Longboat Key
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Dennis Rees and Felice Schulaner
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 23, 2026
Excitement grows at Sarasota Orchestra Gala for new music center

Guests at the fundraiser could see a model of the new campus, which the orchestra hopes to break ground on in early 2027 and open for the 2029-30 season.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Orr |
  • September 21, 2012
TWIS Travel: Arizona Biltmore

TWIS Travel: Arizona Biltmore

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Atypical Kitchen owner Zach Zeller (left) opened his restaurant in July. His chef, Evan Percoco (right) graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and once served as executive chef at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 28, 2020
EYE ON BUSINESS: Atypical start to Lakewood Ranch delivery restaurant

Delivery restaurants now serving food at Lakewood Ranch brewery

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Brennan Asplen congratulates a Sarasota High graduate during ceremonies in May.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2022
Pay hike aims to solidify hiring, retention

School district's lowest-paid employees will begin school year at $15 an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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