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  • John McGuire
  • March 31, 2017
One resident has applied for vacant seat on Town Commission

The Town Commission will consider applicants at a meeting on Monday evening.

  • Longboat Key
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Sorry, your swan boat commute across Sarasota Bay will have to wait. Ringling Bridge, in the background of this composite image, awaits.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 31, 2017
Observer stories too wacky to be true ... weren't

Turns out, Obama isn't moving to Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
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Public hearing on the Key' s building height limit has been postponed.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 31, 2017
Longboat puts off height discussion after notification miscue

The decision comes after an advertising error.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
B.J. Bishop pictured with husband Dave Bishop.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 31, 2017
Bishop chosen as Planning and Zoning chair

A vacancy on the board is expected to be filled in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harvard University’s Radcliffe Crew team trains at Nathan Benderson Park, which will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships and is seeking volunteers.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 30, 2017
Rows of volunteers wanted

The 2017 World Rowing Championship committee still needs 1,100 more volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive is for sale.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 30, 2017
Property involved in failed Key referendum is for sale

The property is listed at $1.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A stadium like this one could be in Lakewood Ranch soon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Pro football returns to Lakewood Ranch

Big League Football will use Chinese financing to build domed stadium.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Shortt and his son, Scott Shortt, do a little research on wines they will serve at Fine Wine and Tastings on Main.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 30, 2017
Wine business uncorked on Main

A new wine ‘meeting place’ opens at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Willie Thomas of Camp Gladiator gives inspiration to Lakewood Ranch' s Maria DeCarlo.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 30, 2017
Workouts a great fit for Mall at UTC in Sarasota

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch' s B.J. "Red Dog" Maynard and Maureen Reinecke will be receiving recognition for their devotion to Manatee County' s Scouting program.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 30, 2017
Meet Boy Scouts' top dogs in Manatee District

Two East County residents are recognized for their long-time commitment as Boy Scout volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
The Grand Parakeet Riverboat Casino & Hotel is slated to open in 2018.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Is Siesta Key feeling lucky?

A riverboat gambling concept is slated for a canal on the barrier island. Officials say it will be a win-win for residents and tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Peterson, CEO of the Center for Architecture Sarasota, sits in McCullough Pavillion — the center' s home, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
Architectural groups build a foundation of knowledge

By helping residents learn more about design, local foundations are giving a whole new meaning to Sarasota school of architecture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two of the three candidates in the May 9 runoff — Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde — will win a seat on the commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
New dynamics shape city election

Pro-STOP! vs. anti-STOP! Democrats vs. Republicans. With just three candidates vying for two City Commission seats, will a binary narrative define the race?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city worked with merchants and the film crew to coordinate the shooting earlier this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
Filming disturbs St. Armands merchants

Despite restrictions on special events in St. Armands Circle during season, film crews are allowed to gather footage in the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Property owner Wayne Ruben asks the Sarasota Farmers Market to consider remaining on State Street at a meeting Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 30, 2017
Farmers market move sparks vigorous debate

Sarasota Farmers Market vendors and customers aren’t eager to relocate a portion of the event, but many hope to avoid the headaches that come with construction.

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