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Projects like Vue Sarasota Bay have moved forward based on approval from city staff, rather than elected officials.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2017
Time to review development incentives

The city’s Andres Duany-inspired zoning code for downtown is glaringly flawed with incentives favoring development, writes Planning Board member Eileen Normile.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch’s Angelique Still rescued Tilla, her pet macaw, three years ago.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 28, 2017
Family forms bird bond

Lakewood Ranch family loves life with their rescue macaw.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota man arrested in two hit-and-run crashes

FHP files multiple charges against man they say was at the wheel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 28, 2017
Civil Rights: In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 28, 2017
Kids say the darnedest things: introducing Uncle Sam

Children offer their initial perceptions of American's favorite star-spangled pal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Schools earned an A rating again from the Florida Department of Education.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota County Schools earn an A from the state

The district has earned an A every year since grading begin in 2004.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Owen Booth tells his father Willy about his first day of kindergarten at Southside Elementary last year.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Schools starting earlier than past years

The Aug. 14 start date ensures testing will end before winter break.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
Campers skim and surf Lido Beach

The camp, run by Compound Boardshop, taught participants more than how to skim, surf and paddleboard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
The Space Race: Longboater's precise engineering helped John Glenn fly high, return safely

Frank Cona and his team worked to develop a thermometer that could measure the temperature of the fuel to help Glenn return to Earth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
Love without boundaries: How one Sarasota couple fought for family and acceptance

Brock Beason and Dave Edwards met in 1990. In 2002, they adopted a son, Matthew.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 7535 Abbey Glen recently sold for $850,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 28, 2017
Country Club Village home sells for $850,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 12-16

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Pauline Kozuch may not have built bombers during World War II, but she still felt compelled to “do her part.”Â
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
The Home Front: Rosie the Riveters and plenty of other women were essential during war

Like her peers, Tara resident pitched in any way she could.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents were most united regarding the proposed Siesta Promenade development at Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41, which has generated concerns about traffic.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Siesta residents weigh in on Siesta Promenade, Big Pass, Beach Road and more

The Siesta Key Association surveyed its members to find out what residents think about the biggest issues facing the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Stephen Massarella. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Rain reaps burger reward

Gopher tortoise rewards increases.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 665 N. Owl Drive on Bird Key sold for $2.55 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 28, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions June 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 28, 2017
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our Founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns & John McGuire
  • June 28, 2017
Zota Beach Resort officially open for business

Zota Beach Resort welcomes its first guests with grand opening on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Tara's developer Lake Lincoln previously tried to sell all 10 acres at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Lawsuit over development in Tara may be ending

Settlement will lead to commercial development at Tara entrance.

  • East County
  • News
My grandfather, Burton E. Carson I, served with Gen. John Pershing's American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. During World War II, my grandfather served on the homefront as part of Civil Defense.
    By
  • Kelly Carson
  • June 28, 2017
For all its warts, America really is great

My family has been at the forefront of our nation's history since the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
Party animals' fireworks can frighten the real ones

From dolpins and turtles to manatees and skimmers, all marine wildlife can be affected over Independence Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Satorius Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 29, 2017

Rodger Rohde, Richard Satorius, Joanna Brown, Dana Kampmann and Leo "Fish" Pinkowski died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Ohlman steps to the plate. Photo courtesy Toronto Blue Jays.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad makes MLB debut after eight years in minors

Mike Ohlman's journey to the Toronto Blue Jays was an unlikely one.

  • East County
  • Sports
Damien Gordon, Evan Spiller and Jack Kelley are the new leaders of Lakewood Ranch boys basketball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2017
Mustangs boys basketball will be ready when horn sounds

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Every patriotic holiday, Linda Tradler puts out about 400 American flags. She started the tradition with about 40 flags in New Jersey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
Patriotism on parade in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch 'Flag Fairy' delivers patriotism in her neighborhood. AND Greenbrook Rivers resident finds inspiration in Old Glory.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 28, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Braden River High School TV Production Team celebrates after taking first place in both Digital Video Production and On Demand Video, the first time the school has won both.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • June 27, 2017
Technically speaking: They dominated

School District of Manatee County TSA teams shine at national conference.

  • East County
  • News
In February, Mote release this male adult sea turtle, Sea Salt, off Lido Key.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 27, 2017
Mote recovers dead turtle off Lido Key

The approximately 175 pound adult male loggerhead turtle was removed from the beach by Lido Key lifeguards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks' member Phil Pesiri brought his brother Anthony Pesiri and nephew John Pesiri. All there are military veterans.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks thank veterans

The group hosted a veterans luncheon today.

  • East County
  • News
Jean Weidner Goldstein and Alfred Goldstein
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 27, 2017
Alfred R. Goldstein: A legacy etched in stone

The prolific philanthropist died June 26 at age 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At Siesta Estates on Memorial Day weekend, people parked on property the community recently paid $16,000 to landscape. Photo courtesy Lori Jasper.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 27, 2017
‘Pack your patience:’ Holiday parking big concern on Siesta Key

A proposed parking lot could bring salvation for residents and visitors next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chuck Whittall hopes to file a plan with the town on July 24.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 27, 2017
Whittall misses target date for new Colony proposal

The developer hopes to file a plan with the town on July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2017
Riverview football gets new head coach

Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 06.27.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 06.27.17

East County sports roundup: 06.27.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 26, 2017
Four county schools have new principals this year

Students at Brookside Middle, Heron Creek Middle, Emma E. Booker Elementary and Oak Park School can expect to see new faces on the first day of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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