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Manatee County commissioners approve rezoning 17.8 acres of a 34.5-acre site off Linger Lodge Road, where D.R. Horton will build 99 town homes.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 8, 2023
Town home project approved for Linger Lodge Road

Despite several public objections, Manatee County commissioners approved the D.R. Horton project in a 5-2 vote.

  • East County
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The main house at 900 Alameda Lane measures 3,209 square feet.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2023
Tech mogul buys historic waterfront Sarasota home for $6 million

The 2-acre Indian Beach property dates to 1894 and last sold for $150,000 in 1987.

  • Sarasota
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Terri Robinson and Kristal Meisinger sell their tiedye creations. They also fill custom orders and offer private tie dye parties.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 8, 2023
Myakka Co-op kicks off its third season

The Myakka Co-op is a group of local artisans selling their goods every first Saturday of the month at the Silver Star East restaurant.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City commissioners approved on second reading rate increases for residential and commercial solid waste collections.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 8, 2023
City customers to pay more for utility connections and waste collection

Commissioners approve rate hikes that staff say will help cover the cost of providing services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debra Gregrich, Heather Gillen, RMA, Ashley Fowler PA-C, Rob Nixon PA-C, and Dr. Alan Valadie
  • By Coastal Orthopedics Staff
  • September 7, 2023
A “HAPPY COINCIDENCE” Creates the Foundation for Coastal Orthopedics’ 50-Year Legacy

It was a “happy coincidence” that laid the foundation for Coastal Orthopedics, says Dr. Jim Rogers, one of the original founders of the now well-known health care firm.

  • East County
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Brian Hersh is the president and CEO of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • September 7, 2023
Meet Sarasota's new arts czar

Brian Hersh holds the power of the purse for local cultural organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
A five-bedroom home in Morton Terrace recently sold for $5.9 million. It offers 6,454 square feet of living area and a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Morton Terrace tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $5.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Booker High senior defensive back Noah Obaseki had an interception against Southeast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Obaseki

The Booker High football defensive back had an interception in the Tornadoes' 43-13 win over Southeast High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stevenson Tose’-Rigell
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 7, 2023
Former Booker student remembers Bush’s 9/11 visit

At 10 years old, Stevenson Tose’-Rigell stood on the school stage with President Bush at a turning point in U.S. history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Duval's restaurant at 1435 Main St. is one of several restaurants in downtown Sarasota taking advantage of parklet dining. The city allowed restaurants to place tables over parking spaces during the pandemic.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 7, 2023
City moves closer to making street dining permanent

If approved on second reading, eating in the street will require permanent installations and cost restaurants $35 per day per space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Payne Park Auditorium.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2023
Payne Park Auditorium renovation permit workshop set for Sept. 11

The community meeting will cover an application to expand and renovate the city-owned building for use by The Players and other performing arts groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Housing affordability crisis
  • By Matt Walsh
  • September 7, 2023
Housing affordability crisis

Sarasota commissioners took a good step that will help. But they and the county need to be bolder.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
How long will our streak last?
  • By Matt Walsh
  • September 7, 2023
How long will our streak last?

The area has been fortunate to avoid a direct hit from a hurricane. Will we always be this lucky?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Compare your tax burden to that of other cities
  • By Matt Walsh
  • September 7, 2023
Compare your tax burden to that of other cities

See for yourself how your local government stacks up with it comes to managing its money wisely.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 6, 2023
Waste Management updates schedule for hurricane debris collection

The company provided the town with a schedule for pickups to help residents dispose of hurricane-related debris Sept. 6-7.

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