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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 1, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre announces ambitious expansion

Florida Studio Theatre has grown past its footprint in downtown Sarasota and is planning an expansion that will result in a new mainstage, two new cabarets, expanded parking and artist housing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 14, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor July 20

Readers sound off on crucial issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
Condo appeal raises questions of bias

A contentious downtown development proposal has included accusations that some city officials aren’t impartial judges — a charge those officials strongly deny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2023
Manatee County commissioners embark on another wild ride

A flip-flop of commission board chair and the pursuit of another interim administrator are the latest oddities.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2015
Arts Alliance readies Artspace fundraising push

In need of $40,000 for the next stage of a possible artist live/work housing project, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is asking the public to help chip in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 1, 2014
Passing the gavel

Armando Linde plans to continue the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's growth in his new role as president.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2019
Suncoast Food and Wine Fest ages well in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands enjoy annual Suncoast Food and Wine Fest in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 27, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day Four

FISA president says Sarasota venue 'amazing' so far.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2009
Manatee seeks new planning commissioner

Manatee County government will accept applications through June 26 for a recently vacated seat on Manatee County Planning Commission.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 21, 2012
Public Art Committee's project concern builds

The Public Art Committee questions an interactive art project for its lack of theme and artistic direction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 5, 2017
Runners get set for annual Andrew Monroe 5K

The race isn’t just to remember the past, it’s to secure students futures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Resident questions future land-use map

Town staff is researching four town-owned properties designated as open space that may have zoning that is inconsistent with their uses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2015
City moves to deregulate Uber, taxi services

Rather than add new regulations for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Sarasota City Commission will remove existing regulations on traditional vehicles-for-hire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 14, 2026
Longboat Key approves short list of transportation projects

Two roundabouts, Complete Streets vision (under a new name) and expanded multiuse path are priorities for the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 14, 2014
Community joins forces to block subdivision

After two years of non-use, C1 Bank plans to build 24 homes on 25 acres on Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 31, 2023
Short-term rental program could start this fall on Longboat

If passed, the program to register properties rented for under six months would kick-off Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Commission sends message: no signs

Responding to an ongoing controversy, the city moves to restrict all private signs, and some other objects, from the public right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
Proposed development on Honore causes concern for neighbors

The proposed development would bring 232 multifamily units for residents age 55 and older.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2020
Longboat Key wedding goes on as scheduled, though not where it was scheduled

The wedding went from 180 guests to about 12, but the couple was happy to tie the knot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 10, 2024
Former Manatee County Planning Commission member seeks state office

Bill Conerly served 12 years on the Planning Commission and is now campaigning to represent District 72 in the Florida House.

  • East County
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