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A redevelopment proposal would replace the Ringling Shopping Center with 222 apartments and a smaller commercial footprint.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2017
Developer proposes 222 apartments for Ringling Shopping Center site

A West Palm Beach company is moving ahead with plans to redevelop the Ringling Shopping Center site, focusing on a primarily residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This rendering shows the final configuration.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2017
University Parkway/I-75 traffic patterns nearing change

FDOT will host a public meeting on diverging diamond project so citizens better understand the coming traffic pattern changes.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates has been working for more than a year to collect tourist taxes from Airbnb renters.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2017
County strikes deal on Airbnb taxes

The county and the rental company have ended a standoff over the collection of tourist development tax revenue, officials announced today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 3, 2017
Temple Emanu-El hosts intergenerational women's Seder

The event highlighted women's voices in the telling of the Passover story.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
LBK North hopes to relocate a historic cottage from the Center for the Arts property.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 3, 2017
LBK North to host meeting about north end issues on Wednesday

Discussion topics will include Greer Island and the Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bay Island Siesta Association is hosting a meeting regarding traffic and speeding at 7 p.m. tonight, at Siesta Key Chapel.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 3, 2017
Siesta Key crash results in one death

The Sarasota Police Department believes alcohol was a factor in a Siesta Drive crash that ended with the a passenger’s death and serious injuries to two other occupants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Event committee members Diane Patrone, Kathy Ryan, Nicole Westrick, Toni Maloney, Melanie De Carlo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 2, 2017
Windings Oaks bids farewell to snowbirds

Residents gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club for a sunset celebration on April 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 1, 2017
Through Women's Eyes reception celebrates women in film

Film makers and patrons of the Through Women's Eyes Film Festival gathered at the Sarasota City Center on April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 1, 2017
Sarasota residents splash into spring

The Arlington Park pool welcomed families to its second annual Spring Splash on April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 1, 2017
Sarasota Memorial Hospital opens rehabilitation pavilion

On April 1, doctors, patients and health care system supporters gathered for the grand opening of the pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 1, 2017
Temple Emanu-El hosts sweet workshop

Congregation members gathered at Temple Emanu-El on April 1 for a workshop on how to make the traditional Jewish bread challah.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 1, 2017
Hundreds come out to Run for the Turtles

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted the 31st annual Run for the Turtles April 1 at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 31, 2017
Longboat Key Harbor hosts toe-tapping good time

Longboat Harbour residents Jan Ortmann and Bob Geraci put on a concert for their fellow residents March 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Randy Clair
    By
  • 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
  • News
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
  • News
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
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.31.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 31, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.31.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.31.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Najee Rhodes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 31, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.31.17

East County sports roundup: 03.31.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: March 30

Dennis Nessel captured this photo of beachgoers watching a sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2017
East County weather page photo: March 30

Peter Rokeach captured this shot of two sandhill cranes with their newborn chicks on Hidden River Trail in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 30

Claire Leininger captured this shot of a spectacular sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 30, 2017
Save our Seabirds flies at Sunset Soiree

The 6th annual fundraiser took place on March 30 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 30, 2017
Bird Key models fashionable afternoon

The monthly style show took place on March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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 condo at The Grande Riviera sold for $4.35 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 30, 2017
The Grande Riviera condo sells for $4.35 million

Residential real estate transactions took place between March 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A condo at L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops this week' s residential real estate transactions.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 30, 2017
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $1.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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
More than 100 Palm Coast residents opposed to HB 425 filled the Hammock Community Center on a Saturday night for a Town Hall meeting.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 30, 2017
THE STATE VS. HOME RULE

The question of who has authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals is intensifying all over Florida. Our own senator is championing property rights. But one size does not fit all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2017
Letters to the editor

Some thanks, a missing element, and 'taking'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
East County sports roundup: 03.30.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 30, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.30.17

East County sports roundup: 03.30.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview' s Brion Whitley grabs an alley-oop from Rams teammate AJ Caldwell.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 30, 2017
Talent of local stars on display in All-Star basketball games

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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