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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Mogensen's response does not stand scrutiny; Laurel Park residents want to voice opinions

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat neighborhood pushes for resident-only parking

Town leaders urge more data collection, monitoring of what's been done in previous year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 12, 2020
Make a law and voila!

Sarasota city commissioners once again defied logic. While supporting the smart move to allow residential uses in commercial zones, they spoiled the idea with counterproductive regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2020
Town moves ahead on new rules for restaurant parking

Buccaneer owners submit plans for 8,600 square foot bayfront spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 8, 2016
It’s time for the city to free the food trucks

Sarasota, North Port should follow the county’s lead and ease regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2019
Shaw questions Selby’s diversity initiatives

Comments critical of the racial makeup of the workforce at Selby Gardens and Michael’s On East draw pushback from those organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 16, 2018
It's a yes: Longboat Commission approves St. Regis Hotel, condo project

The Town Commission voted six to one Friday to approve a 166-room, 78-condominium St. Regis Hotels and Residences

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 18, 2015
Candidates emerge for Planning Board vacancy

While Sarasota County prepares to revamp its comprehensive plan and the economy rebounds, five candidates have emerged for the advisory board that will play a key role in the update and the county's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Henley neighborhood goes Florida-friendly

A project that qualified 30 of 32 homes in University Park's Henley neighborhood as Florida-friendly may earn a Keep Manatee Beautiful award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 14, 2024
Longboat resident leads international green roof media company

Linda Velazquez shares her lifelong love for plants, benefits of green roofs and her tips on starting your own living architecture on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 16, 2023
To renovate or replace? Manatee County School District handcuffed by state

Even though Tara Elementary School could be replaced cheaper, the state says that renovation is the only option.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2023
Vacation rental ordinance set to go citywide

Although not unanimous, Sarasota city commissioners approved expanding regulation of short-term rentals to the mainland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2023
Repealed ordinance clears the slate for Siesta Key hotels

Sarasota County commissioners repeal comprehensive plan changes that led to county approval of hotels later ruled illegal in court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 27, 2024
County delays new circuit court file storage building

Sarasota County commissioners task staff to explore the commercial real estate market for a better deal on an existing structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 11, 2024
Home Depot decides against Lorraine Road store

The big-box retailer was considering a store on the corner of Lorraine Road and Rangeland Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2011
Bank takes Lakewood bowling alley site

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch said it still is committed to bringing an entertainment hub to the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons in Ranch growth

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons for Sarasota County

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 24, 2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival celebrates the bay

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Ken Thompson Park. The festival will celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our environment, economy and quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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