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  • By Jon Thaxton |
  • January 6, 2025
Our priority: Developers, people?

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton responds to Matt Walsh's Dec. 24 column regarding the possible development near the Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 2, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra reveals conceptual plan for new music center

The concept of the Sarasota Orchestra's new music center features three distinct spaces surrounding a central courtyard.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 25, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Out of Bounds

For her role in this month's Fuzión Dance Artists/Jazz Juvenocracy collaboration, performer Caitlin McMullen is using her strengths as a modern dancer to help call the shots off stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2011
Q&A with Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile

Jim Eatrides, of Alpha-Omega Communications Inc., and Kevin Barile, of Ridan Industries II LLC, hope to bring a 150-foot stealth cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel. Here, the Eatrides and Barile sound off on their application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2020
Accessory dwellings considered by Manatee

Dumped a year ago by commissioners, the concept of allowing one-bedroom units is being reconsidered.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2019
Arlington Park pushes for neighborhood plan

After residents complained about two proposals to increase density in and around the neighborhood, they're asking the city to produce a long-term plan for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2018
City releases draft form-based code

More than four years after the city began work on a new zoning code, a full draft of a proposed document governing development in Sarasota is now available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
Architecture tours highlight Sarasota gems

The Center for Architecture, Sarasota hopes a series of trolley tours will help create a more engaged community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • August 3, 2017
Charter schools: Friend or foe?

To equate SSIS’s recent decline with its charter status would be unfair

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 28, 2013
Sarasota native steps into county court

Gov. Rick Scott recently appointed Sarasota native and Pine View High School graduate Erika Quartermaine to serve as a judge on the Sarasota County Court.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 26, 2023
New 210-room, 85-foot-tall hotel proposed for Siesta Key

Benderson Development seeks an amendment to the comprehensive plan to greenlight high-intensity hotels on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 7, 2025
St. Regis, town could square off in hearing

The case centers around whether the resort's sea dam satisfies waterproofing requirements in the town's flood code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2010
SMR acquires full ownership of Main Street

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced today it has bought out interest held by its partner for the Lakewood Ranch Main Street project, Casto Lifestyle Properties.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Mote, USF celebrate new partnership

Mote Marine Laboratory and the University of South Florida announced an affiliation agreement that will allow both institutions to pursue new research grants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 11, 2010
Man on the Street: Beach Reading

The Observer visited Longboat Library to find out what's on everybody's summer reading list.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 13, 2011
City won't restrict homeless feedings - for now

Sarasota city commissioners want to collect evidence that restrictions on feedings in Selby Five Points Park are even necessary, before it enacts any new restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2016
Sarasota Chamber leader resigns after 40-year career

Steve Queior has led the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce since late 2003.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement

The agreement is for 15 years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Janet Combs |
  • April 16, 2024
Hermitage celebrates Greenfield Prize for Theater

The organization honored playwright Deepa Purohit, who is the 2024 winner of the prize.

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