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By Andrew Warfield |
January 2, 2026

FEMA '50% rule' could be key factor for return of Shore to St. Armands

The popular restaurant might be required to shore up flood resiliency as it pursues plans to return to St. Armands Circle.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
July 17, 2013

Briefs 7.17.13

Turtle disorientations are higher than usual; Linley Street boat ramp construction completed; Longboat Key Club earns sixth Pinnacle Award

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
November 5, 2024

Collaboration results in approval of Fruitville Road rezoning

Months of meetings between multiple parties will permit rezoning of prime parcels to Downtown Core. The affordable housing density bonus will allow up to 200 units per acre on the 1-acre site.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
April 18, 2012

Commission to discuss Armstrong settlement

The commission will hold a special meeting to discuss an agreement in which the town would accept a $650 fine plus a $2,117.50 lien against the Armstrong property.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 18, 2010

Letters to the Editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 6, 2022

Longboaters line up early for annual Christmas Bazaar

Shoppers arrived a half-hour early to the annual St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Niki Kottmann |
July 26, 2019

Local artists kick off pop-up exhibit in Burns Court's Sarasota Trading Co.

Vicki Chelf partnered with Janet Mishner and Nancy Guth for the pop-up show '3 for 3.'

Arts + Culture

By Richard Dorfman |
February 16, 2012

My View: Keep your hands off downtown, dummies!

Downtown is a little bit funky, a bit old school and a little bit frayed. But all of these characteristics spell 'personality.'

Sarasota
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
December 14, 2016

Consultant hired to study Manatee County's parks

What level of service do Manatee County residents desire for parks and recreation?

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
February 22, 2015

Theater Review: '[title of show]'

FSU Conservatory's ‘[title of show]’ takes audiences on a funhouse ride in Sarasota, FL.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 3, 2013

Private push or public interest?

Residents Larry Grossman and Gene Jaleski are as active as ever at Town Hall. Their presence is prompting questions about how much staff time should be used to handle their requests.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 30, 2025

Habitat for Humanity will build 17-unit townhomes in Park East

Habitat for Humanity received Sarasota City Commission approval to build 17 townhomes across two buildings in a neighborhood surrounded by detached Habitat housing.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
November 4, 2020

Fourth annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run kicks off Saturday.

The Fort Hamer Bridge will be closed from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday for the annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run so motorists need to find other routes.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 29, 2015

Town wagers on merit pay

Not all Longboat Key general employees are due to make the same wage increase. A new system doles out cash based on performance in the past fiscal year.

Longboat Key
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
October 20, 2010

'Home on the Stage'

Ben Turoff explains why he prefers the 'folksier' Glenridge Performing Arts Center to the familiar lights of Sarasota's downtown-theater scene.

Arts + Culture

By Jack Short |
January 6, 2016

Neal carves out a small chunk of Palmer Ranch

The developer submitted a pre-application proposal to build up to 50 homes where five stand.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 15, 2025

Exemption on the way for storm-related tree replacement

Longboat Key town commissioners discussed at length an exemption for storm-related tree replacements that would axe a two-for-one replacement requirement.