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Chuck Whittall has said he will seek buildings no taller than nine stories, not the higher buildings originally proposed.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 9, 2017
Colony developer reaffirms his lower density promise

Chuck Whittall hopes a statement to town staff will ease concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Bay Isle home sold for $2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2017
Bay Island home sells for $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home at 577 S. Spoonbill Drive sold for $1.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $1.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Keith Pandeloglou owns Cowork offices in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota and now becomes the new director of Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hires new director

Business whiz talks about new challenge in nonprofit sector.

  • East County
  • News
Architect Jonathan Parks showcased this early conceptual model of a St. Armands parking garage at Wednesday' s workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
St. Armands garage plans draw positive reception

There were rumblings of controversy surrounding a St. Armands Circle parking garage, but residents and businesses expressed energy and enthusiasm at a workshop Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River Elementary School' s Nicholas Leduc and Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene celebrate after Leduc wins Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 9, 2017
Braden River Elementary teacher earns Educator of the Year award

Here are the results from Manatee County's 2017 Excellence in Education Awards.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Uihlein chats with Willis student Brandon Spofford about one of her "Hello Little Owl" books.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Books mark big week at Willis in Lakewood Ranch

Authors try to inspire students during Read Across America Week.

  • East County
  • News
Longboaters know what it takes to prosper. You grow, or you die. You adapt and change, or you die.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2017
Context matters in election

The Colony density vote has fueled anti-growth sentiments on Longboat, spilling over into the Town Commission race. Beware of fake news and vague news crafted to mislead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Michelle Bianchi-Pingel of The Players Center for Performing Arts, and Carli Kasten, daughter of LWRBA director Heather Kasten, show off a pair of pink Mossberg 20 gauge shotguns.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch business types take shot at connection

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
The biggest concern most city governments have about permitting dispensaries is crime. But even so, there is a lot of evidence that dispensaries are not magnets for crime.
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • March 9, 2017
City rules for medical marijuana dispensaries

Legal dispensaries move millions of dollars of local, black-market marijuana sales to people with severe medical conditions into legal, taxpaying, job-creating businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2017
Mayor Gans makes the case: Do no harm

Here's what he said to the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2017
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
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Baltimore Orioles infielder Robert Andino signs autographs for fans.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Orioles' Youth Baseball Day an example to be followed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jaasiel Torres falls after completing his 6 foot, 11 and a half inch jump at Berkeley Prep. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Sailors junior high jumper sets best mark in U.S. for current season

He successfully leaped 6 feet, 11 and a half inches in the air, and he's not done yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The closures will impact Gulfstream and Cocoanut avenues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
City prepares to replace downtown sewer main

A wastewater project will lead to street closures this summer in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Juan Florensa plans to retire as the Longboat Key public works director next year.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 9, 2017
Longboat Key seeks a new public works director

Public Works Director Juan Florensa plans to retire next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Partisan politics could still influence the nonpartisan city election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Partisan influence looms in commission race

The Republican and Democratic parties haven't played a major role in the City Commission election, but both groups could still influence the nonpartisan contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beneva-Fruitville traffic is a source of concern for residents in the surrounding area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
East Sarasota residents grapple with growth

A property owner hopes to develop a residential project near Beneva and Fruitville Roads, which has residents worried about what the final product will look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are searching for funding to reinvigorate the We Are Downtown promotional campaign, but the DID doesn’t want to be the sole investor.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Downtown leaders plot marketing campaign

As a traditional marketing campaign seeks more funding, the Downtown Improvement District is considering embracing new technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Plastic foam is falling from the The DeSota construction site, neighboring businesses say.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Construction debris raises concerns downtown

Residents and businesses are complaining about material falling off of another downtown project — a recurring problem the city is pushing to address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lexi Johns.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.09.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alex Turner.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.09.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.9.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 03.09.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.09.17

East County sports roundup: 03.09.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
Library Foundation celebrates successful fundraiser

In mid-November the Library Foundation for Sarasota County was $140,000 of raising $450,000 by Dec. 31, but its patrons came through in just a nick of time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
All Angels and Dream Weaver team up for fun and fashion

Proceeds from the annual fashion show will go to Family Promise of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Braden River Elementary school students and parents wave signs in support of fourth grade teacher Nicholas Leduc, who was named the Manatee County School District’s Educator of the Year.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 8, 2017
Instructor is man of wonder

Teacher allows his students to be more independent.

  • East County
  • News
East County sports roundup: 03.08.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.08.17

East County sports roundup: 03.08.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
St. Thomas More hosts annual fashion show

Members of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church woman's club gathered at Michael's On East for an afternoon of fellowship and fashion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker is set to retire at the end of the year. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2017
Search for county administrator begins

Commissioners stuck to their decision to hire an executive search firm.

  • East County
  • News
Former NFL star Steve Christie and Irish Celtic Festival Director Frank Shea stand in front of Kelly Christie' s Pop Up Pub.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 8, 2017
Pumped for Irish Celtic Festival in Lakewood Ranch

Former NFL placekicker and his wife will promote their 'Wandering Pub.'

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Chandler finishes painting the interior of the closet in the 5-year-old Stephen "Younger" Parker' s room. He got to pick one color in his bedroom and picked orange.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2017
Love under construction

Friends finish home for injured friend.

  • East County
  • News
Waterlefe residents Bill Gratsch and Ken Bumgarner stand near Waterlefe' s back entrance, where Upper Manatee River Road eventually will connect with the Fort Hamer Bridge.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2017
Detour around Waterlefe entrance takes positive turn

With roadway improvements 95% done, Waterlefe residents have something to celebrate.

  • East County
  • News
Ed and Eric Rosenthal said working together can be challenging, but for the most part they pull in the same direction when it comes to their company.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 8, 2017
Florikan and its founder journey to Space Technology Hall of Fame

Founder Ed Rosenthal is also being inducted as an individual.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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