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Courtesy photo. Jon Thaxton will be step up to fill the role of senior vice president for community investment for Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2015
Thaxton promoted within Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Jon Thaxton will take over as the new senior vice president for community investment at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The park, which will sit at 7500 S.R. 64 E., will include 49 RV sites and a 1-acre lake when it opens this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2015
East County prepares for new RV park

A new RV park a mile east of Interstate 75 on State Road 64 East has plans for 108 sites and amenities such as a pool, recreation center and two lakes.

  • East County
  • News
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 23, 2013
May 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • May 9, 2013
The multiple personalities of short hair

The multiple personalities of short hair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • May 9, 2013
The multiple personalities of short hair

The multiple personalities of short hair

  • Arts + Culture
A new finance director was hired at Town Hall Tuesday evening.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Bullock hires new finance director

Susan Smith, a longtime accountant in Connecticut, accepted the town's finance director position and will report to the town in mid-May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Sarasota Memorial Hospital Gwen MacKenzie resigned from her position in May. David Verinder served as CEO in the interim, and will now take on the post permanently.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 25, 2014
Sarasota Memorial names new CEO

The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board named former Sarasota Memorial Chief Operating Officer David Verinder as CEO in a unanimous vote Friday. Verinder has served as interim CEO since the departure of Gwen MacKenzie in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Submitted by Shirley Myers
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Russell and Victor DeRenzi at the Salute to the Stars luncheon March 21.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 20, 2014
Sarasota Opera's DeRenzi and Russell sign new contracts

Maestro Victor DeRenzi signs a 10-year contract and Executive Director Richard Russell signs a seven-year contract with Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Obituary: Vera Giusti

Vera Giusti, 100, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 29, 2013
Sheriff unveils new fingerprint technology

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that it was the first in the nation to use the world's most advanced fingerprint identification technology.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Well Armed Woman teaches women to defend themselves and their families by taking aim and firing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
Sept. 5: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Search warrant ends with drug bust; Seven men arrested for indecent exposure; Is a Colony settlement near?; Officials address flood of concern

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cheesecake Factory, The Capital Grille and Kona Grill join previously announced Brio Tuscan Grille and Seasons 52 as restaurants highlighting the $315 million mall.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 9, 2013
Cheesecake Factory coming to Mall at UTC

Taubman Centers, one of the developers of the under-construction Mall at University Town Center, has announced three new restaurants to its tenant mix.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 1, 2022
Allegiant adds Austin to SRQ destinations

Airline will begin service to the Texas capital in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new store this fall in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market set to open in downtown Sarasota on Sept. 6

The grocery store will host two in-person hiring events to fill more than 80 positions.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2024
Selby ranked among country's top 10 botanical gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens placed third in a new survey by USA Today and 10Best.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SMHF Board of Trustees held its annual gala on Jan. 10 with more than 650 guests in attendance.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 11, 2026
Hospital Gala guests make it a record-breaking night in raising funds for innovation

In its ninth year, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's annual gala focused on raising money to bring new technologies to the SMH system.

  • Black Tie
Chef Sellner’s culinary journey includes a stint as chef de cuisine and executive sous chef at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 19, 2023
Pascone’s chef loves taking diners on a culinary journey

From fried spaghetti to French cuisine inspiration, Pascone's Ristorante Executive Chef William Sellner’s culinary journey is anything but boring.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • September 16, 2009
My View

Town pension funds need further study

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2010
Restored residence

The historic Umbrella House on Lido Shores, designed in the Sarasota School of Architecture style, gets its famed trellis structure back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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