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Chuck Whittall faces some hurdles now that Longboat Key voters said no to his Colony redevelopment plans.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2017
Whittall's Longboat lesson

It’s the paradox of Longboat Key: While residents mostly embrace liberty, capitalism, low taxes and less government, the collective controls your property. You don’t really own it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Team Captains Jeremy Lipford and Tatum Cox with the Men’s Point Trophy, Women’s Point Trophy, and Overall Team Point Trophy. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
Sarasota Crew helps its rowers win on and off the water

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Parker Shanahan is Cardinal Mooney' s "field general."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
Cardinal Mooney catcher proud of work behind the plate

The senior has helped the Cougar pitching staff get out to a great start in 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Engineer Alex DavisShaw said the city and county will work together to coordinate traffic signals.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2017
City, county team up on traffic-timing project

The city and county are spending $1.8 million on an effort to coordinate traffic signals, a project officials hope will pay off by early 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city and state will consider adding a roundabout to U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2017
FDOT to hold workshop on Gulfstream roundabout

The state is studying the future of the U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection, and it’s inviting the public to share feedback on potential plans for a roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he wants to use a more efficient construction method.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2017
Residents protest proposed DeMarcay changes

A developer wants to build an 18-story condo the same way as every other high-rise in the city. So why do neighbors want to block the use of a standard construction method?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andrew Georgiadis and Karin Murphy formerly worked together in the city' s Urban Design Studio, but now one is accusing the other of improper practices.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2017
Draft code triggers intellectual-property concerns

A planner who contributed to the city’s form-based code says portions of a draft were cribbed from another document, but is that out-of-bounds for government work?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Rogers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.16.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.16.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Aliyah Cunningham. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 16, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.16.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.16.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.16.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Israel Tennis Centers players show off skills on Longboat

Four players played during an exhibition on March 15 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Seaplace takes a trip to Margaritaville

Residents gathered to have some cheeseburgers in paradise on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Whitney Beach Conservancy hosts annual picnic

Residents and renters enjoyed a cookout, games and live music at their annual gathering on March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High senior Griffin Trautweiler plays with the lighting at Bayside Community Church.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • March 15, 2017
Technology speaking ... he's the best

Braden River senior and his TSA team attempt to defend national title.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 15, 2017
St. Michael springs into season's trends at fashion fundraiser

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild gathered March 15 at Michaels On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 03.15.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

East County sports roundup: 03.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Tom Trento speaks to Longboat Republicans

The club met for its monthly meeting on March 14 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 15, 2017
Unicorp president responds to Longboat Key referendum

Chuck Whittall’s new plans for the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will “hover somewhere around” 237 units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Jeff Hirschberger unfolds plans for his future townhome project, Hidden Creek, at 77th Terrace East, which will provide access to the future community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
Townhome project nears construction phase

Developer plans luxury townhome project close to everything.

  • East County
  • News
Visitors to University Place speak with a security provider via a remote communication system. The provider opens the gate to visitors accordingly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

  • East County
  • News
The Preserve at Tara resident Linde Davis can see interstate traffic beyond her property. The noise from it prevents her from having guests outside.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2017
East County homeowners relieved, frustrated with sound abatement options

I-75 widening yields different results for noise abatement in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Wendy Feinstein had never taken a dance class until she was 63. Now it' s something she does every day.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Longboater dances way to Tango World Championships

Wendy Feinstein wasn't expecting to find a new passion at 63, but that's exactly what happened when she visited Argentina four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain have donated almost $2 million to the community.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund honors local philanthropists

Co-owners of Grapevine Communications will receive Humanitarian of the Year Award at gala.

  • East County
  • News
Christie Kolstedt finished high among female competitors.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
Three times the fun at Nathan Benderson Park

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Juan Florensa
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The shoreline of Beer Can Island is beset with erosion problems. According to experts, he two sand-saving groins constructed near North Shore Road in 2015 are not enough.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
Town Commission will soon consider options to stabilize the shoreline at the North End

Options for Greer Island will be explored using a budget transfer of nearly $400,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
Longboat voters decide Colony issue

At stake is redevelopment plan for once-vaunted resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Daly and Vice Mayor Phill Younger were happy with Tuesday' s election results.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
Familiar faces head back to the Town Commission

Jim Brown and Jack Daly will return to the dais.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Armando Linde and Joe Walsh at last year' s pancake breakfast.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Rise and shine for pancake breakfast

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast is on March 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chuck Barancik, Larry Straff and Ken Gorman. Barancik and Gorman are the two who organized the roast.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Straff gets roasted

Longboat Key Club tennis regulars honored Larry Straff with a roast and "Commander -in- Chief" medal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Runners in the Sarasota Music Marathon work their way down the slope of the Ringling Bridge on a foggy February morning.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
Travelers take note: Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay hits street Sunday

The race will temporary close roads near Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt Bertrand runs the Dunes 100. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pablo Garabitos. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.15.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Andrew Dean.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.15.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen-Ahearnn Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are advancing to a runoff after Tuesday’s City Commission election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2017
Ahearn-Koch, Brody, Hyde advance to Sarasota commission runoff

Two at-large City Commission seats remain up for grabs, as voters sent three candidates with distinct platforms to a runoff in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patrick Gannon welcomes supporters to his watch party at Clasico Cafe Bar in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2017
City Commission candidates react to election results

As the results came in Tuesday, candidates gathered with supporters at various locations around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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