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The St. Armands Business Improvement District said Circle stakeholders have already thoroughly vetted the proposal, including the production of a design by architect Jonathan Parks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Hurdles remain for St. Armands restrooms

Concerns about maintenance expenses are holding up the potential approval of new public bathrooms on the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melvin Sykes said residents are concerned about projects that block off sidewalks during construction, among other issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Resident groups call for zoning changes

Although the groups are calling for the swift adoption of new development principles, the city hasn’t yet moved toward any action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paid parking isn't the only potential change under consideration on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
County continues to study Siesta parking solutions

County officials are slowly but surely advancing a litany of options for addressing Siesta Key's parking shortage.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dana West, one of the individuals involved in The Bay’s boaters working group, said he sees no reason not to trust the process the planners are embarking upon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Bayfront planners work on boating issues

The Bay Sarasota is collaborating with boaters to adjust plans for the Tenth Street Boat Ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bays Bluff residents are concerned about the proposed dog park’s proximity to their condominium.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 19, 2018
Condo dwellers continue to oppose dog park

Contested plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park are set to move forward later this year unless officials change their minds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.19.18

Cops Corner, Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2018
Deputies investigate report of shot fired on Siesta Key

No injuries reported in the incident on Contento Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 18, 2018
Legal fees exceed settlement payment in Longboat forfeiture case

The town of Longboat Key incurred more in legal fees than it did in settlement profits as part of its action to take a residents home believed to have been used to commit a felony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katy Peterson places the lamb on the plate before it is served.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch gets its just desserts

Bulls Bistro event in Lakewood Ranch prepares USF students for a culinary future.

  • East County
  • News
The Lido Beach at 166 Bryant Drive recently sold for $2.8 million. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,784 square feet of living area.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $2.8 million

Lido Beach and Longboat Key real estate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 6615 Coopers Hawk Court in Greenbrook Village recently sold for $610,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2018
Greenbrook Village home tops sales at $610,000

Residential real estate transactions for July 2-6

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The home at 1001 Tocobaga Lane in Sarasota’s Tocobaga Bay neighborhood recently sold for $4,825,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2018
Tocobaga Bay home sells for $4,825,000

Sarasota home sells for $4,825,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jim Short said that he will be using wines that are between $10 to $40, all available for purchase in his store.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 18, 2018
Wine Walk pulls court on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

The first wine walk event hosted by Fine Wine and Tastings on Main will be on July 25.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of MarAlliance
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 18, 2018
Shark species named after Mote founder

Eugenie Clark, founder of Mote Marine Laboratory, was known as the "shark lady," and now a new dogfish shark species is being named in her honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 18, 2018
FEMA denies Longboat funding for Irma damages

Longboat Key has sought reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for sand lost during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2018
Deadline is July 30 to register for Sarasota and Manatee primary elections

State, local and congressional candidates will be on the Aug. 28 ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says his recommended budget will remain the same, even though revenues may come in lower than projected.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Tax revenues may come up short in Manatee County

County administrator says projected $4 million shortfall won't have major impact.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 18, 2018
More height or less setback

If town commissioners and planning board members favor highly restrictive codes on such things as setbacks, building heights and open space, they are creating a conundrum. It’s simple math.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Colin Apgar, who committed to FSU on July 2, will transfer to Lakewood Ranch High this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2018
The newest 'Nole: Lakewood Ranch outfielder commits to Florida State

Perfect Game's 50th-best outfielder in the U.S., Colin Apgar, committed to Florida State University on July 2. He has also transferred from Braden River High to Lakewood Ranch High for next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jacob Jones, 12, from Greenbrook, watches as his player parachutes down to begin his second game.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • July 18, 2018
A Fortnite out in Lakewood Ranch

Video game craze comes to Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
Survivors in Sync finished fourth out of 125 teams at the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission (IBCPC) Participatory Dragon Boat Festival. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2018
Dragon boat team inspires in Italy

The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team finished fourth at the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission (IBCPC) Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy. The team contains members from Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cascades resident Bev Wiberg crochets a granny square afghan.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Bradenton clinic knits community

Braden River Library hosts monthly Knitting Clinic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arden and Norbert Kreisch performed together for 30 years.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 18, 2018
Arden Kreisch reflects on circus cycle

Kreisch and her husband Norbert performed together for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Wawa is under construction at the northwest corner of Upper Manatee River Road and State Road 64. No other tenants to the future commercial plaza have been announced.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch area growth sprinkled with donut shop

Dunkin' Donuts headed to State Road 64 at Upper Manatee Road intersection.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 18, 2018
Swans and peacocks and … coyotes, oh my?

A coyote was spotted in Country Club Shores last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing resident Lindsay Rushmore said the community needs to offer better solutions for the site, not just complain about what may come.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Proposed Bradenton car dealership drives concern

GreyHawk residents to begin petition and letter-writing campaigns.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Kinga Porter broke away from the conventional medical process to offer a different model.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 18, 2018
Broken system leads to unique medical model in Lakewood Ranch

Columnist Jay Heater writes about the broken medical system that leads to a unique medical model in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Janet Crouse.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 18, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Janet Crouse

The Survivors in Sync member talks going to Italy and her favorite book.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 18, 2018
Rental car is long overdue in Bradenton

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch, East County areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
River Club's Phil Gurghardt talks with Manatee County Commission candidate Lauri Galle, who has attended every commission workshop and meeting for more than six months.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2018
Public meets local, state candidates in Lakewood Ranch

Thirty-four candidates show up for Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's 'Candidate Night.'

  • East County
  • News
Owner Hugh Miller and General Manager and Executive Chef Greg Campbell say the "Grove" will bring a unique dining experience to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 18, 2018
New Grove restaurant comes to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The owner of Bradenton's Pier 22 has begun a new venture at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch by signing a longterm lease on the new "Grove" restaurant, which takes over the landmark Polo Grill & Bar building.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 18, 2018
Cops Corner: Play something quiet

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The county is set to potentially finalize details on the three referendums at an Aug. 29 meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 17, 2018
County charter referendums earn ballot access

Proposals to reform county elections and restore county control of a long-closed Siesta Key road are set to go before voters in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission was divided about the proposed ballot language, ultimately reversing its initial choice upon the recommendation of the city attorney.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 17, 2018
Ballot language set for election-date referendum

After a lengthy debate, a divided City Commission approved a referendum that will ask voters if elections should move from March and May to August and November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Founder of Compeer Sarasota, the local branch of Bunny Skirboll’s national organization, Ann Hartka laughs during a speech at a 2017 Compeer event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 17, 2018
Ann Hartka remembered for her generosity and kindness

The founder of Compeer Sarasota, also known at "The Bird Lady of Sarasota," died July 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County School Board candidate for the District 1 seat Nick Guy and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 17, 2018
Longboat Key Democrats host summer meeting

On July 17, 25 members of the Longboat Key Democratic Club gathered to hear Sarasota County School Board candidate Nick Guy speak.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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