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Hoyt Architects of Sarasota created this rendering of “Town Center Park,” site of the former Amore restaurant near Publix.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 15, 2020
The keys to a town center on Longboat

If Longboat Key commissioners are convinced the town needs a town center, they face two tough decisions: giving subsidies to developers and what to do about density.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders notified district general counsel Mitchell Teitelbaum he has been placed on administrative leave.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 14, 2020
Manatee school district attorney placed on administrative leave

School District of Manatee County would not elaborate on the matter during its investigation concerning Mitchell Teitelbaum.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 14, 2020
The Bay toasts to Fountain Garden

The Bay Park Conservancy unveiled the new Bay Park fountain on Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
James Mumford wires coach Bob Berry's audio system before they take the water.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 14, 2020
Remote Coxswain leads to success for blind rowers in Sarasota

Bob Berry develops his Remote Coxswain system at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
The latest group of officers to go through the International Police Mountain Bike Association training.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 14, 2020
Sarasota Police find mountain bikes work in city

Sarasota Police Department officers use mountain bikes to get around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Work is scheduled to begin in June.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 14, 2020
Bridge project planners host open house

Thursday event designed to answer questions about New Pass span work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town kiosk Information Station.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 14, 2020
Beneficial booth

The town now has a kiosk to help with basic responsibilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sally Fernandez speaks at a book signing Sunday on the lawn of Longboat Library.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 14, 2020
Author Fernandez speaks about her Max Ford spy trilogy

The subject of Sarasota-based Sally Fernandez most recent political thrillers could be hitting the big screen soon

  • Longboat Key
  • News
2018 Chairman Mark Meador and 2019 Chairwoman Tonya Atchison at the 2019 Chamber Awards Luncheon.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 14, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce to gather for 61st annual meeting

The Chamber is looking forward to 2020 with more ways to give back to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 mini reefs at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. Eric Garwood
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 14, 2020
Siesta Key neighborhood may soon get mini reefs

Siesta Key residents hope to show the successes of mini reefs so the county will allow similar structures in the Grand Canal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Neighborhoods with wider canals pose less of a problem with navigation and the widths of back yard docks.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 14, 2020
Commissioners sign off on final dock rules

With 7-0 final vote, leaders seek more 'absolute' language in regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote hopes to begin construction on the aquarium this year and open the facility by 2023, but President and CEO Michael Crosby has said county funding is essential to make the project a reality.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2020
County to consider steering tourist tax money toward Mote aquarium

As Mote seeks $20 million in public funds from Sarasota County for an aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, the county could divert tax dollars from tourism promotion and arts programming.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 13, 2020
Sarasota School Board sets new policies, approves Corcoran’s contract

The board approved policies that would allow medical marijuana to be administered on campus and authorize administrators to use metal detectors to search students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis with their donation.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 13, 2020
Raw Sugar sweetens lives

The company, owned by a pair of Longboaters, donated products to local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
 A condominium in Halcyon Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 13, 2020
Siesta Key condo sells for $4.57 million

Residential real estate transactions between Dec. 16-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 13, 2020
New inductees step into Circus Ring of Fame

The 2020 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 12 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2020
Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 12, 2020
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament brings out Longboat Key's friendly competition

From Jan. 10-12, players vied for the top spots in the 20th annual tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pictured is the front of the hangar that will be distributed by Longboat Key first responders Tuesday through Thursday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 12, 2020
First responders to distribute safety tip door hangers this week

The hangers, which contain information provided by the Longboat Key fire and police departments, will be handed out Tuesday through Thursday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 10, 2020
Work soon to begin on Cortez Road improvements

Town keeping an eye on the effects of project, expected to last until the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Chief Paul Dezzi listens to a questions from an attendee at a Kiwanis meeting Thursday morning at Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 10, 2020
Longboat fire chief speaks about proper use of 911

Longboat Key fire chief Paul Dezzi addressed the process behind 911 dispatch, when to call 911 and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Sema Atis said the use of different materials, colors, awnings and other design elements was intended to create a more engaging facade on U.S. 41 — but the Planning Board said it felt like the back of the building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2020
Quay building plans draw criticism from city staff, Planning Board

The developer of the downtown bayfront property intends to revise the design of a proposed 12-story, 241-unit apartment building on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Savor the Sounds last occurred in 2016 at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Debut of Savor the Sounds delayed a month

The concert series will still go on, just one month later than planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Three Cardinal Mooney High spring sports programs will have new leaders when their seasons begin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2020
Cardinal Mooney hires three coaches for spring season

The Cougars' track and field, girls lacrosse and softball programs will have new looks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off 20th year

Players and guests mingled at a celebration of the history of the tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 10, 2020
Motorcyclist killed in collision on Bee Ridge Road

No other injuries reported in crash Thursday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Aqua Plumbing & Air serves up breakfast for Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The company has provided an annual breakfast for three years now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2020
Jewish women in Lakewood Ranch celebrate bread-making tradition

Jewish women in Lakewood Ranch celebrate tradition

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Promenade suit taken to 2nd District Court of Appeals

The filing comes after the 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied an appeal challenging the Stickney Point development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kampachi Farms hopes to place a pen that would hold 20,000 fish off the coast of Sarasota. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 9, 2020
Offshore fish farm proposal raises concerns

Hawaii company seeks permission to raise 20,000 fish in a pen 45 miles of Sarasota's coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 9, 2020
Library guests look into their future

The Selby Library hosted “Eat, Drink, Dance and be Charitable” The Crystal Ball, a People’s Gala fundraiser on Jan. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A multiway stop sign is planned for the intersection of Shadow Lawn Drive and Contento Drive.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Isles neighborhood to see slew of traffic changes

County Commission supports changes requested by Siesta Isles neighborhood over recommendations delivered by county staff.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A new Wendy's restaurant will be built at The Green in Lakewood Ranch on State Road 70.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2020
Wendy's to open a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

Wendy's restaurant buys a parcel in The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 9

Margaret MacLeod captured this sunset beyond the Ringling Bridge in Harbor Acres.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2020
East County weather page photo: January 9

Jeannie Sparks captured beautiful Florida flora on a bike ride through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 9

Michael Cohen captured this image of a bald eagle in a park at North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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