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  • By Eric Garwood and Bret Hauff | Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2018
Fewer condos, less density proposed for Colony site

Whittall's newest plan falls within boundaries of existing rules.

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  • News
Among the updates are new floors and an access ramp near the stadium's main entrance.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 25, 2018
Revamped Ed Smith Stadium awaits the Orioles

The improvement comes ahead of the 2018 spring training season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With the sale of its Sarasota theater, The Players Centre for Performing Arts can go forward with building Phase 1 of its Waterside Place complex.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 25, 2018
Players won't be 'missing tooth' in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

Sale of existing theater means The Players can build simultaneously with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.

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Siesta Key residents will attend the Jan. 30 County Commission meeting to oppose a potential change to the zoning code.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 25, 2018
Residents plan to oppose proposed Siesta Key zoning change

On Tuesday, Jan. 30, the County Commission will decide whether or not to amend part of the zoning code that says how close commercial buildings can be to the sidewalk.

  • Siesta Key
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Two of the six condos at Oceane Siesta Key have already been sold.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 25, 2018
New luxury condos coming to Siesta Key

The six-unit project is located north of the Siesta Key Village, and is expected to be completed next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Melinda Delpech and other Tahiti Park residents say a commercial development near their neighborhood would be problematic.
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  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2018
Residents make play to block commercial development

Tahiti Park residents hope to turn two privately owned properties in their neighborhood into parkland.

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  • News
A proposed Florida Senate bill would allow builders to remove trees from private property without city intervention.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2018
City lobbies to retain tree regulation power

Residents and officials are fighting against a state bill that would eliminate the city’s right to regulate the removal of trees from private property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As crews complete construction of an 18-story condo at 624 S. Palm Ave., another developer is planning to build another high-rise next door.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2018
Downtown high-rises remain in demand

Another 18-story luxury condominium is coming to the bayfront, a sign of continued interest in high-end downtown residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unicorp National Development Inc. President Chuck Whittall used the town's 712 zoning code changes to try to persuade commissioners to approve his application to adapt town policy.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat developer backs off on Colony density request

"We heard the community loud and clear,'' Whittall says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larissa and Ann Green were two of thousands who sought shelter from Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 24, 2018
County may transport evacuees to shelters

A lack of evacuation centers in South Sarasota County presented a problem during Irma, but a new center is out of the question for the next hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Palm Aire's Pattie Meades learns to fold her clothing using the KonMari Method with the help of professional organizer Elizabeth Player, of Tampa. The method is famous for its folding technique, which makes items "stand."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2018
Decluttering process takes focus at Bradenton home

Palm Aire woman says getting rid of clutter has positive impacts.

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  • News
Lakewood Ranch Chargers U11 player Corbin Hynson, a student at Gene Witt Elementary, prepares to protect the goal during a scrimmage game Jan. 18 at Premier Sports Campus.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2018
Commissioners field questions about Premier Sports Campus

Premier complex will be under the microscope for a few years before future growth is determined.

  • East County
  • News
Harmony residents Cameron, Jen, and Gavyn Gregory go through a tunnel under White Eagle Boulevard that eventually will be part of a 25-mile trail system in that area.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 24, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch parks system about to debut

New White Eagle trail system eventually will connect with all of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Earth Fare opens Jan. 27 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 24, 2018
Earth Fare's top banana talks about Lakewood Ranch opening

Company's CEO tells why Lakewood Ranch is a perfect fit.

  • East County
  • News
The spring tide event of September 2015, where water flooded the streets on a sunny day.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat to install new valves to mitigate north end tidal flooding

The Public Works department is investigating new valves and new stormwater drain locations as tidal flooding becomes more frequent.

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