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Due to construction on State Road 70, Greenbrook Boulevard is anticipated to close in both directions sometime in May from State Road 70 to Skip Jack Loop.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 4, 2025
State Road 70 construction cruises along in East County

The $98.4 million project is anticipated to be completed in spring 2027.

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    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 4, 2025
Longboat Key almost fully switched to underground utility system

About six switching orders remain and Florida Power & Light anticipates having poles removed by June.

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Manatee County is considering the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms, which went on the market in February 2023 for $15.8 million.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 4, 2025
Manatee County reconsiders buying Mixon Fruit Farms

The property could become a county complex that includes a library, park and community center.

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Manatee County's red tide response included daily beach raking to clean up dead fish that washed up on the beaches.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 4, 2025
Manatee County responds to red tide effects on northern beaches

The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the area is in the clear for now.

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This drawing by Quay 1 and 9 depicts the 1000 Boulevard of the Arts project (in red) enveloping its city-approved One Park West project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 3, 2025
Opposition to Hyatt Regency redevelopment plan organizing

Developers of Quay Blocks 1 and 9 are being joined by nearby condo residents in appealing a Planning Board adjustment to the City Commission to build 1000 Boulevard of the Arts.

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Local college presidents, from left, Michele Morgan of Keiser University, Brett Kemker, of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, Dr. Larry Thompson of Ringling College of Art & Design, Tommy Gregory of State College of Florida, and moderator Mark Gordon spoke Feb. 25 at a lunch hosted by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • March 3, 2025
Local college administrators tackle issues with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

Administrators say partnerships with local businesses strengthen the economy.

  • East County
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Anyone who may have fallen for a scam could contact the Longboat Key Police Department through the non-emergency line at 941-316-1201.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 3, 2025
Longboat PD warns of common scams for gift cards, electronic payments

The department said it’s important to verify a request if it seems suspicious or marked as ‘urgent.’

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Florida Wildlife Commission staff lift the manatee into the back of the unique vessel.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 3, 2025
FWC rescues cold-stressed manatee from Longboat Key canal

The manatee was in critical condition and transported to a rehabilitation facility in Myakka City.

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Gail J. Weiser captured this photo of a beautiful sunset from Isles Beach on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 2, 2025
Longboat Key named best island to visit in the South

Travel + Leisure labeled Longboat Key "one of the region's best-kept secrets," citing its plethora of activities available to visitors "even in the depths of winter."

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The Bay Phase 1 opened in October 2022.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2025
The Bay in Sarasota receives $1 million 'capping' gift

The grant completes Patterson Foundation's giving to Bay Park Conservancy at $10 million in gifts and challenge matches.

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The Ringling's curator of performance Elizabeth Doud hands the microphone to Kelly Kirschner, a board member and co-founder of UnidosNow.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2025
Barancik Foundation gives $8 million in grants

The latest round of Barancik Foundation grants includes nearly $1 million to Selby Gardens to relocate and care for rare plants during Phase 2 Master Plan construction.

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Amaryllis Park Place III buildings, as shown in this Hoyt Architects rendering, will be three stories tall with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, all priced at 80% or below area median income.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 28, 2025
Housing Authority secures funding from Lee County agency

The Sarasota County Commission has OK'd loans from Housing Finance Authority of Lee County to fund construction of two low-income housing projects.

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Work on the Stickney Point Bridge will shift to overnight hours through the duration of the project, according to FDOT.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2025
Stickney Point Bridge work moves to overnight hours

FDOT is shifting the work schedule on the southern bridge to Siesta Key in order to minimize congestion.

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A rendering by SB Architects of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, which will include 117 condominiums in the west tower (right) and a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel in the east.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 27, 2025
Hyatt redevelopment branded as 1000 Boulevard of the Arts

Kolter Urban releases details for the Hyatt redevelopment project to include 117 luxury condos and the Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. An appeal of a Planning Board adjustment remains pending.

  • Sarasota
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A Renzo Piano Building Workshop conceptual rendering of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center as viewed from the 10th Street Canal.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 27, 2025
City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

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