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Project supporters wore green and opponents wore yellow to Wednesday's meeting on the Selby Gardens master plan proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
Planning Board hears initial arguments on Selby Gardens plans

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens representatives and city staff members spoke about the contentious master plan for the gardens’ bayfront campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2019
Final chapter for Colony

It's almost over. Chuck Whittall and Andy Adams are approaching the final battle. And Whittall appears to have the momentum to win.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 19, 2019
Traffic a key issue in suit against Promenade

Siesta Key residents say the project will only exacerbate issues near U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hallie Monserez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hallie Monserez

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks her running origins and why she loves learning history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Despite the ongoing street work, businesses want the public to know State Street remains accessible.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
State Street businesses team up amid construction

Downtown business owners, eager to attract customers after a pair of intersection closures, are working together on promotional efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the land is currently vacant, Michael Halflants has submitted two different proposals for the property at 1400 N. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
North Trail property owner plans food truck market

The city is reviewing a proposal designed to draw more activity to the area near Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2019
The city’s fiscal fiasco

With the city having to tap its savings for $19.7 million next fiscal year, if it were a business, shareholders would dump the board and CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2019
He might cry ‘wolf,’ but it is for good reason

Sarasota businessman Martin Hyde used his three minutes at the City Commission meeting with a fiscal message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents wore red to several City Commission meetings to show their support for STOP's objectives.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota activist group STOP says it's dissolving

The group, which lobbied for changes to the city’s development regulations, is disbanding — and says new elected officials are necessary to achieve its goals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city finalized its approval of a budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2019
City finalizes 2019-20 budget

Although the city of Sarasota's budgeted expenditures are increasing more than 10% to $256 million, the property tax rate will remain flat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.19.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Esther Halt. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 18, 2019
Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Used with permission by David Ramba.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 18, 2019
Town lobbyist protects Longboat Key interests at state level

David Ramba focuses on issues like beach re-nourishment and short-term vacation rentals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In addition to hosting workshops and posting an online survey, city staff attended events like Friday Fest at the Van Wezel to gather public input. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota transportation planning shifts gears

The early finding of the city’s ongoing transportation analysis? People want a variety of safe alternatives for getting around Sarasota, including biking and walking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 18, 2019
Historic Longboat Key house up for sale after large-scale renovation

Owner of Longbeach Village house looks for new owner after large-scale renovation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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