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  • Bret Hauff
  • March 16, 2018
It's a yes: Longboat Commission approves St. Regis Hotel, condo project

The Town Commission voted six to one Friday to approve a 166-room, 78-condominium St. Regis Hotels and Residences

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The half marathon is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 11 a.m.
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  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2018
Road closures planned for First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The temporary closures during Sunday's race will begin at 6:15 and conclude by 10:30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maddie Koczersut makes the winning throw for her team.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 16, 2018
Dodging for good

Lakewood Ranch high school students give back to a local charity.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 16, 2018
UPDATE: Siesta Key Breeze trolley turning 1 year old

SCAT is celebrating the trolley's success by rewarding the anticipated 250,000th rider.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 15, 2018
Picture perfect

Nancy Barrie's eclectic style is on full display at Lakewood Ranch eatery.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Opponents of the expansion of administrative review wore red to Thursday's City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
City offers mixed reaction to administrative review

The commission voted against expanding regulations that allow staff to approve development proposals, but the board left open the possibility of changing course.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2018
Israel Tennis Centers showcases talent, mission

Four athletes and their coaches traveled from Israel to the United States to highlight Israel Tennis Centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The recreation center will reopen Monday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Robert L. Taylor center to close for maintenance

The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex will be closed Friday and Saturday as the city repairs the water system and paints the building interiors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The full report comes less than three months before the start of the next hurricane season.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
After-Irma report helps guide county's planning for future hurricanes

Among the top priorities in the Hurricane Irma after-action review: shelter operations, public communication and employee training.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
'Time capsule' home on Bird Key sells for $3.5 million

The home features all-original decor from when it was built.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
Steve Branham and retired Brig. Gen. Charly Shugg
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis club talks cyber security

A retired Brigadier General and director of the Global Consortium for Counter Cyber Terrorism gave the club tips on how to stay safe online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property in question has direct access to the Braden River. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2018
River Club HOA sues Manatee County

Lawsuit serves as warning against creating a taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
Supporters of the Legacy Trail, known for their yellow shirts, have already been working to educate the public about this referendum.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
Voters to decide on funding Legacy Trail extension

In November, voters in Sarasota County will decide if they want to pay $65 million to extend and construct the Legacy Trail over the next 20 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ruta Jouniari filed her intent to run for the District 2 seat being vacated by Paul Caragiulo.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
Sixth candidate joins race for County Commission

Ruta Jouniari is the sixth candidate to file their intent to run for the County Commission, and the second Democrat.

  • Sarasota
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 15, 2018
Letters to the editor: Observer has served as Unicorp’s shill

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostildes, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes star in “Siesta Key” on MTV.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • March 15, 2018
The reality of Siesta Key’s reality show

Many readers groan at the mere mention of MTV’s ‘Siesta Key.’ So why do we write about it at all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jordan Curtis (1) takes a final look at the scoreboard before heading to the locker room. The Tornadoes fell to Leesburg by one point, 62-61.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
The dust settles on Booker High's dream season

The Tornadoes boys basketball team has even bigger plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High senior Tyler Dunigan sprints down the track at practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
Riverview High student joins the track team as a senior — and shines

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 15

Robert Todd photographed this flock of white ibises in Longboat Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
East County weather page photo: March 15

Dawn Illch photographed this big gator in the pond behind her house in Summerfield in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: March 15

Phil Stone photographed this crested caracara seemingly not bothered by the mockingbird buzzing overhead at Palmer Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lexi Albero.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lexi Albero

The Sailors pitcher talks her rise ball and the value of lettuce.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A penthouse unit at The Grande Riviera recently sold for $5.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2018
The Grande Riviera penthouse sells for $5.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
St. Armands Landlords, Merchants and Residents liked the minimal amount of space the structure occupied.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
St. Armands group advances bathroom plans

The St. Armands Business Improvement District remains concerned about potential expenses associated with building public restrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering shows what Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners have in mind for the city-owned Lido Beach pool and pavilion.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Lido pavilion leaseholders discuss plans

Island residents remain skeptical about plans to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion, but the private operators believe they're making progress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new guidelines will steer trucks toward major roads and away from neighborhoods.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
City settles on truck route compromise

Despite resident concerns about large trucks driving through neighborhoods, the city won't actually enforce new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harold Bubil addresses the audience at the beginning of a March 8 trolley tour, which focused on standout
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Architecture tours highlight Sarasota gems

The Center for Architecture, Sarasota hopes a series of trolley tours will help create a more engaged community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Neighborhood Planner Nancy Kelly speaks at a Tuesday meeting regarding upcoming construction along Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Neighbors, businesses seek Osprey project info

This summer, the city plans to begin a resurfacing project running from Bahia Vista Street to Siesta Drive.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Open containers, closed cases

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Longboat Republicans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Karen Rushing spoke at the March Republican Club of Longboat Key meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The form-based code divides the city into a series of "transects," designed to create a fluid transition between different segments of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2018
City releases draft form-based code

More than four years after the city began work on a new zoning code, a full draft of a proposed document governing development in Sarasota is now available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President of St. Michael's Women's Guild Linda Conway and event chairwoman Antonette Cunningham
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 14, 2018
St. Michael's rocks the runway

St. Michael's Women's Guild held its annual luncheon and fashion show at Michael's On East on March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kassie Fountain. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
MTC welcomes Tooth Fairy

TSA catapult launches student success.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sara Nussar, a freshman at Braden River High School, signs her name before she has to go back to class.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 14, 2018
Braden River High School walks out in honor of Parkland Victims

Braden River High School takes part in a nationwide walkout in honor of the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 14, 2018
New vendors maintain Siesta Key Village

More frequent trash pick-up is among several changes from the old contract.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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