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Wedged between the No. 9 and No. 18 greens, the new Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse will be surrounded by practice greens (2) and the No. 1 tees (3). The white structure (1) is the temporary clubhouse.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2023
Design work continues on potentially $9M Bobby Jones clubhouse

At a maximum of $9 million, work on the Old Florida design is expected to begin in late 2024.

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Drone pictures from August 2023 show the St. Regis Longboat Key making progress ahead of its expected March 2024 completion.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 2, 2023
St. Regis parking lot approved, ending lengthy parking debate

The public hearing on Oct. 2 saw no public comment and a stamp of approval on the new parking lot plans.

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A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 2, 2023
One Park developer closes on Quay property

Property Markets Group and financial partners complete the purchase of blocks 1 and 9.

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Smoking ban signs will be posted at Sarasota County beaches beginning Oct. 1.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2023
Smoking ban begins in Sarasota County parks and beaches

The ordinance approved in July by county commissioners took effect Oct. 1.

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Laurel Park residents near the Sarasota County Administration building are concerned about Benderson Development's plans for the site.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 2, 2023
Benderson to host stakeholder meeting for county administrative site

The three-day planning event will incorporate input from Laurel Park residents about the redevelopment project.

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The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 2, 2023
Longboat commissioners unanimously approve fiscal 2024 budget

A reduction in the millage rate and increase in personnel costs were key discussion points along the way, but next year’s budget is now official.

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The Good Liquid Distilling Company will offer tours of the distillery in the future.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 1, 2023
Good Liquid opens distillery, cocktail bar at Waterside Place

Handcrafted cocktails are produced from spirits, syrups and foams that are made from scratch.

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The new 120,000-square-foot Sarasota County Administration Center will be next to Celery Fields in Fruitville Commons just east of I-75.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 30, 2023
Sarasota County breaks ground on new administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

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Developer Rodrigo Trepp (left) and financial partner Micheal Ealy with the scale model of SOTA.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 29, 2023
Sales underway for new condo as site demolition downtown begins

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

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Mike Seifert, the president of the board for the Country Club East HOA, talks to District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner about the proposed roundabout. Seifert wants a signal light instead.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2023
Concerned residents converge on county meeting over proposed roundabout

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner collected input about the road project from more than 200 citizens.

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Alice Green plays pickleball at Bayfront Park with Jim Wolohan.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 29, 2023
More parking, shared courts coming to Longboat's Bayfront Park this season

The addition of 15-19 parking spaces and more shared racket courts will help mitigate issues caused by pickleball, tennis, fitness classes and beach access.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 28, 2023
City of Sarasota budget unanimously approved

The City Commission OKs a spending plan increase of $33 million while holding millage rate steady.

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Sharleen Kow and John Vann wait their turn on Aug. 17 to ask commissioners to vote down a measure to reduce wetland protections.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 28, 2023
Final vote nears on protection of Manatee wetlands

Backers of each side of issue present their views of reducing wetland protections to state levels.

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The planned Banditos Tacos & Tequila at 1468 Main St. includes a proposal for a rooftop lounge.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 28, 2023
Proposed restaurant, bar zoning changes divide Planning Board

How outdoor rooftop bars are defined and the unknown impact of the new rules are points of concern.

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Sarasota city commissioners adopted an ordinance in 2021 to register and regulate vacation rentals in coastal communities.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 28, 2023
Vacation rental fees are going up, citywide expansion may be next

With fee hikes approved, the Sarasota City Commission will take up regulations for short-term rentals across the city.

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