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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 23, 2020
Another tee shot goes 'OB'

Taxpayers are expected to subsidize the Bobby Jones Golf Club in the current fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Bath and Racquet Club owners hope to redevelop the property as a residential community built around the existing fitness facility.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2020
Bath & Racquet Club plans headed to City Commission

A proposal to redevelop the property near U.S. 41 has drawn opposition from residents and the city’s Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Online listings on vacation rental sites for homes such as this Lido Key property advertise the ability to sleep more than 20 people.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2020
Residents push for action on ‘hotel houses’

The city will investigate its legal authority to regulate and manage short-term rental properties built to house large groups in residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city will work to preserve the nearby butterfly garden when it demolishes the pavilion at Gillespie Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2020
Gillespie Park pavilion slated for demolition

The city has the neighborhood's support as it plans to remove a shade structure from the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The DID developed a conceptual design for the gateway sign, but the city wasn't interested in pursuing the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2020
City rejects downtown gateway sign proposal

Uninterested in a plan favored by a downtown group, officials want to explore alternative placemaking solutions.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 23, 2020
The pressure is on, Mote

With the Sarasota County Commission agreeing to front $20 million to Mote Marine for its aquarium from bed taxes, the bigger challenge is yet to come: proving its vision is real.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 23, 2020
Who should rule vacation rentals?

Local governments across Florida struggle to deal with regulating vacation rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.23.20

Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 23, 2020
"Downton Abbey" designer brings jewelry to New College

The New College Foundation hosted Andrew Price for its New Topics lecture on Jan. 23.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 22, 2020
Showcase of talent at Braden River High School

Showcase of talent at Braden River High School

  • East County
  • News
The registration deadline for those who wish to vote in the 2020 presidential preference primary is Feb. 18.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 22, 2020
Voter registration deadline nearing for primary election

Those who wish to register or update their party affiliation should do so by Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 22, 2020
Exemplary women honored at National Council of Jewish Women luncheon

The 2020 Women in Power luncheon honored four women at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 22, 2020
A good Sunday read

Selby Library's Sunday hours return on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
La Norma chef Davide Nanni crafts a dish, as he said he always does, with painstaking precision. (Photo courtesy of Davide Nanni)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 22, 2020
New La Norma chef brings authentic flair from Italy itself

Davide Nanni has 31,000 Facebook followers and experience in Rome and London. Now he is bringing his unique style to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A board highlighting planned repairs for the New Pass Bridge lay in the chambers of Longboat Key Town Hall at an open house hosted by transportation officials Thursday evening.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 22, 2020
Longboat residents' concerns quelled at New Pass Bridge forum

When work starts in June, the bridge that connects Longboat Key and St. Armands Key will have no lane closures outside the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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