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Construction at the Resort at Longboat Key Club
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 14, 2018
Longboat Key Club entrance project aims for Thanksgiving completion

The Resort at Longboat Key Club's project to realign Longboat Club Road to the north of its existing route is planned for a Thanksgiving completion date.

  • Longboat Key
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Friends Marsha and Douglass, both of Sarasota, came to the Sarasota taping of "Antiques Roadshow" with a clock and an Emmett Kelly doll.
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 13, 2018
'Antiques Roadshow' taping draws thousands to Sarasota’s Ca’ d’Zan

Treasures in hand, people from waited for answers — and possible antique stardom.

  • Sarasota
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One of the contributing factors to the predicted deficit was when Sheriff Tom Knight, citing new legislation, said he would no longer split the cost of school resource officers with the district.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 13, 2018
The path to a budget deficit: Why Sarasota County Schools is short an expected $3.1 million

Thanks to the events of the past eight weeks and changes in school security, Sarasota County Schools predicts a budget shortfall.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • April 13, 2018
Two Longboat residents robbed at gunpoint

Two men tried to steal Longboat Key residents vehicle and got away with a $35,000 Rolex, a wallet and a purse.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County Area Transit offers a variety of routes. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2018
Manatee County to offer free day of bus service

'Try Transit Day' will be April 20.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2018
Bird Key home hits high mark for 2018

Home and lot next door bring highest price ever for a Bird Key sale.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2018
More housing planned for Honore Avenue

Manatee County Commission now to consider 600-home project.

  • East County
  • News
An arts consultant has reiterated its belief that the current Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall can not adequately serve as a long-term venue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 12, 2018
Bayfront planners ponder future of Van Wezel

As The Bay Sarasota considers a new bayfront performing arts hall, the group also wants to honor the legacy of the existing Van Wezel building — but how?

  • Sarasota
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Architect Mark Sultana of DSDG Inc. designed the planned mixed-use film festival building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 12, 2018
Film festival president plans mixed-use project

A residential and office development is coming to the Rosemary District home of the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Sarasota
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The city and the Downtown Improvement District hope to create a curbless, brick-paved streetscape along Lemon Avenue, but detailed plans on a potential project are still to come.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 12, 2018
City coordinates potential Lemon Avenue improvements

Downtown leaders hope to see an extension of the brick-paved Lemon Avenue mall, but the timing of the project may prove challenging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ly Tran and Fatima Moon are the partners behind Moon & Co. Eyewear, the first tenant to move into the new retail space at 1500 State St.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 12, 2018
Mixed-use projects land commercial tenants

Throughout downtown, a new wave of residential developments also feature retail and restaurant businesses.

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Zoning has changed for the new North River High School, set to open in August 2019. This is a rendering of the auditorium.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 11, 2018
New zoning approved for North River High School in Parrish

School board keeps three East County neighborhoods at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
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Commission chambers were full of Siesta Key business owners and residents invested in the discussion. Many residents wore signs urging commissioners to "vote no."
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 11, 2018
County approves Siesta setback amendment

Tall commercial buildings could potentially be built closer to the street near the south bridge to Siesta Key, if commissioners allow it during the special exceptions process.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota deputies make arrest in viral video road rage incident

Text messages show the suspect was planning to destroy the vehicle to avoid criminal charges, deputies said.

  • Sarasota
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After recovering from a UTV Side-by-Side accident, 9-year-old Landon Marazon threw out the first pitch in the Marauders' home season opener.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 11, 2018
For Myakka City 9-year-old, it's game on!

Landon Marazon forges ahead after serious accident.

  • East County
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