Design

Golf Club Dining Facility Places Second in National Ranking

The Lodge at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club recently received a national Golden Fork Award, an honor created by Golf Inc. magazine to recognize the best and most improved public and private golf club dining facilities.

02/15/2017 By staff

Honors

Osprey Club Recognized for Member Experience, Golf Course Redesign

The Oaks Club recently received the 'Distinguished Emerald Club of the World' award from BoardRoom magazine and Golf Digest recently recognized the club for the redesign of its Heron Course.

02/01/2017 By staff

Mr. Chatterbox

Journey Into Bone Valley

Our humor columnist journeys deep into the Bone Valley.

12/29/2016 By Rober Plunket

Fore!

It's a Great Time to Be a Golfer in Southwest Florida

Reasonable prices: check. Abundant places to play and practice: check. Clubs that value their customers: check.

11/30/2016 By David Hackett

Doggone It

An Area Builder is Going to the Dogs

Taylor Morrison introduces doggie lifestyle concierges, pet washing stations and more at its Esplanade communities.

09/09/2016 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

News From the Architecture, Design and Development Community

Sarasota Design Conference, an award for Wicked Smart Homes, Esplanade Golf & CC at Lakewood Ranch opens its amenity-rich Wellness Center.

06/03/2016 By Ilene Denton

Money Talks

What $800,000 Buys in Sarasota

With $800,000 to spend on a Sarasota property, you’ll have your pick of luxurious homes

05/31/2016 By Bob Plunket

New hires

New Golf Pro Joins Country Club

Former South African Open champion and European Tour winner Clinton Whitelaw was recently named first assistant golf professional at University Park Country Club.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

The Weekend Starts Now

Your Top 7 Things to Do: April 14-20

Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota party, Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, free admission to the Ringling Circus Museum and more.

04/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

New hires

New Executive Chef Hired at University Park Country Club

The club recently appointed Roger Turtch as its new executive chef.

04/06/2016 Research by staff

Off the Clock

Attorney David Silberstein Teaches High School Golf

Attorney David Silberstein took his love for golf and dedication to helping young people and turned it into a volunteer role as high school golf coach.

01/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: Modern Elegance in The Oaks

Bob Plunket takes us inside a modern classic in Sarasota's The Oaks--that just happens to be for sale.

12/10/2015 By Robert Plunket

Baby Boomers

Where to Retire in Sarasota

Our Real Estate Junkie matches six kinds of baby boomers with the perfect Sarasota neighborhoods.

12/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

Article

Guide to Sarasota Sports

Your guide to Sarasota sports.

12/01/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

Article

Neighborhood Watch: Laurel Oak Estates

Take a closer look at Sarasota's Laurel Oak Estates.

06/29/2015 By Ilene Denton

Article

"Portrait of a Bride" Vintage Wedding Gown Exhibit to be Held May 9

Collector Leigh Anne Brown will present "Portrait of a Bride," her vintage wedding gown exhibit, at Laurel Oak Country Club on May 9.

04/28/2015 By Heather Dunhill

Article

Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez on Why Golf is Good for Your Health

Plus, a new breakthrough in kids' eye care, and are e-cigarettes helpful or harmful?

04/02/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Neighborhood Watch: The Founders Club

Go inside this exclusive, gated golf community.

04/01/2015 By Ilene Denton

Article

Vintage Sarasota: Get to Know Colonel John Hamilton Gillespie

Get to know Colonel John Hamilton Gillespie in this week's Vintage Sarasota post.

01/26/2015 By Sarasota County Historical Resources staff members

Article

Monica Seles Selling Her Sarasota Home

Tennis legend Monica Seles is selling her Sarasota home, located in the Laurel Oak community. Bob Plunket gives us a peek inside.

05/02/2014 By Bob Plunket