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Plans to operate a 200-seat restaurant at the Lido pavilion remain controversial.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Resident opposition mounts to Lido pavilion plans

Critics say a proposal to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion is a bad deal for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dasha Pierce, Roger Barry and Phyllis Barry discuss potential changes to make Second Street and Fourth Street more bike-friendly.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
City plots bike-centric downtown streets

The city is considering redesigning Second and Fourth streets to primarily accommodate bicycle traffic, not motor vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is considering a policy that would regulate the streets commercial trucks could use as through routes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
City weighs changes to truck policy

The city wants to address resident concerns about large trucks traveling through neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands Circle stakeholders have identified a series of problem areas along the sidewalks in the shopping district, an issue they hope to address heading into season.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
St. Armands sorts out maintenance issues

The city hopes to establish clearer guidelines about right of way maintenance on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.16.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Erin and Mary Conner, Sue and Warren Trakas and Allen Conner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Seaplace reunites with potluck

About 80 members brought dishes to share on Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Drew Stuart said he likes to convey his feelings, in this case political sentiment, though his work including "The Perfect Politician."
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 15, 2017
Greenbrook resident molds a new hobby out of clay

The Fall Show and Sale will exhibit work from Drew Stuart and the area's other top artists.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Perry has opened J&J Gallery on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch business a work of art

Entrepreneur showcases artwork in new gallery on Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 15, 2017
CONA members hear update on proposed Siesta Promenade

Residents are now in a holding pattern until Benderson Development submits its updated materials, and county staff approves it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Individuals who are homeless can currently go to the Salvation Army on 10th Street for two meals a day and to receive services.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 15, 2017
County takes steps to reduce homelessness

The commission passed its Quality of Life Ordinance, and approved two contracts with the Salvation Army and the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Graci McGillicuddy celebrates the groundbreaking of the All Star Children's Foundation's upcoming campus.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 15, 2017
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy break ground and Temple Emanu-El gives back

Take a look at what happened in Your Town this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium at The Beach Residences at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive recently sold for $4.45 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 15, 2017
Beach Residences condo sells for $4.45 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 30-Nov. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Riverview Kilties march in the Sarasota Veterans Day Parade. The band will travel to Chicago to participate in the city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 15, 2017
Riverview band marches to a new beat

Riverview will be marching down the streets of Chicago this Thanksgiving with a new director in the lead.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Banks with one of her three rescued squirrels.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Handle with care

Mill Creek's Kathy Banks cares for three baby squirrels.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dental assistant Ashley Cestero and Dr. Gregory Meadows of Meadows Family Dentistry performed dental extractions and fillings during this year’s Remote Area Medical at Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Healthy turnout for RAM at Manatee Technical College

Third annual event provides 947 people with free medical care.

  • East County
  • News
A still image from the video Wayne Natt allegedly took of unsuspecting AirBnB tenants in his Longboat Key Condo, courtesy of Longboat Police Department.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat moves to confiscate home in suspected voyeurism case

The town's police department seeks seizure of the home of a man accused of filming AirBnB tenants without their permission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 15, 2017
Start over on Lido Beach

All Lido Key residents wanted was an updated pavilion, restaurant and pool. But here it is six years later, and the city has faltered again. That seems to be a recurring theme.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Curt Bradley, pictured prior to Braden River's game against South Fort Myers, admits Venice has had the Pirates number the last two seasons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2017
Pirates try to halt three-game losing streak against Venice

The return of a senior defensive back gives Braden River confidence.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ruth Slotnick walks her dog from her home off Grand Point Avenue to its intersection with Honore Avenue. There, she was struck by a car two years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Honore traffic hazards cause concern

Residents start petition to oppose a proposed development.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2017
Early voting opens Nov. 25 for Democrats in District 72 primary

Three locations will open for a week of daily voting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Lou Johnson, Roberta Straff, Cara Radovich, Debra Williams, Diane Gans, Dawn Holland, Captain Marcia Gutridge, Joanne Forch, Sheri Ford, Marla Dils, Debbie Dean courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Netting success

The Longboat Key Club's 6.5 combo team headed to sectionals this past weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Turtles track busy season on Longboat

As far as Longboat Key records go, turtles broke the one they set for themselves in 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Wilson, 80, has served on Longboat Key's code enforcement board for two years, he says.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Former teddy bear mogul runs for Longboat's At-Large seat

Jack Wilson, 80, hopes to bring international business experience to the Longboat Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Rev. Kenneth Blyth, the Rev. Norman Pritchard, the Rev. Gerry Finegan, the Rev. David Danner of All Angels,Rabbi Stephen Sniderman Mimi Horwitz and the Rev. Bill Friederich
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat Key community invited to Thanksgiving service

The Longboat Key clergy members are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service on Nov. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President of the local Church Women United Dr. Cheryl McGruder and Longboat Island Chapel Chairwomen Judy Achre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Women who worship

Women from several churches throughout Manatee County gathered on Nov. 6 at Longboat Island Chapel for the Church Women United of Manatee County’s World Community Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt Eastman scoops out freshly made orange creamsicle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Ice cream business scoops up fun

East County entrepreneur seems to have ice cream business licked.

  • East County
  • News
Romeo is recovering in an enclosure at Birds of Paradise, where he will spend the next 30 to 60 days as he heals from his injury and subsequent surgeries. Birds of Paradise Founder Debbie Huckaby lures him with food.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Shot peacock returns to Paradise

Romeo shot, but returns to his true love, Juliet.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Nov. 16, 2017

Dr. Harvey D. Levine and Elvire T. Levy died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Irwin Pastor, 75, spent most of his life in the Pepsi business.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
At-large commissioner in the race for re-election

Irwin Pastor, a second-term at-large commissioner, says he wants to finish what he's started

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A conceptual layout for Unicorp National Developments proposed resort on the 17.6-former site of the Colony.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Colony unit owner: I want my condos

Colony Beach & Tennis Association board member Blake Fleetwood was the only one to reject the new agreement with Unicorp National Development last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Joseph Young connects on a reverse jam.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2017
Mustangs' slam-dunk talent on display

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ron Babcock
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Veteran shares his story

Ron Babcock spoke to students at Braden River High School on Nov. 8

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 14, 2017
Association of Fundraising Professionals honors Sarasota's givers

The organization honored 35 of Sarasota's most active philanthropists at its 32nd annual National Philanthropy Day Celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The county and the property owners have been going back and forth on this small stretch of Beach Road since 1992.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 14, 2017
County to purchase one of two disputed Beach Road properties

The County Commission voted to purchase the property at 162 Beach Road, but the county and the owners of the 168 Beach Road property have yet to reach an agreement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 14, 2017
David Shapiro visits Longboat Key Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its first meeting of the season Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Parker app helps drivers in Sarasota find parking.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2017
New parking app available in Sarasota

Parker also helps drivers find public parking spots in St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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