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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2025
2 luxury condo towers to replace Pier 550 on Golden Gate Point

The Sarasota Planning Board has approved Amara, a two-tower, 54-unit luxury condominium project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 29, 2024
Cigar club on Longboat Key is now open for its inaugural members

Club Leaf & Bean co-owners Mark Zini and Matt Kaltenberger are close to reaching their max for membership for the new members-only social cigar lounge on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 3, 2024
New flower shop opens before hurricanes on Longboat Key

Le Gardenia Bleu aims to bring hope to Longboat Key with its unique trinkets from local artists and accessible flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 24, 2024
Our priority: birds, people?

There is a simple solution to the proposed rezoning of the Smith Farm. The Audubon Society and stargazers should buy it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 3, 2023
Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

The committee also approved a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide input on the interim and possible permanent use as the city's primary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 3, 2025
After Longboat nature parks receive cost-saving bid, staff prep for construction

The repairs were originally slated to cost $2 million but will now cost around $700,000. Bids for other projects, like the town docks, are still pending.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 17, 2023
Lake Club residents grant Manatee children's Christmas wishes

The Lake Club Santa's Sleigh Project supports 80 children in need at the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 28, 2023
Tidewell Foundation's Longboat building no longer listed for sale

The property was listed without the executive board's knowledge and all options are still being explored, according to an official from the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 15, 2024
Lease and funding in place for Whitney Plaza Community Center

Classes and course offerings at the center are still to be determined at the Longboat Key center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 30, 2024
Manatee County pledges $7.5 million for a conservation cost-matching grant

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is applying for a $25 million regional grant that would be matched by the USDA.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2023
Meeting produces two conceptual options for county admin building

Three days of collaborative work with Benderson Development and Laurel Park residents provided a starting point for redevelopment planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 27, 2025
Lakewood Ranch-area road projects continue to move forward

Work is wrapping up on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, but lane closures continue on State Road 70 and Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 1, 2026
APRIL FOOL: Instead of 'no build' option, state pursues 'no bridge' option

The Longboat Pass Bridge will be demolished, but there won't be a new one erected in its place.

  • April Fools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 10, 2025
Short rides pitched to solve downtown Sarasota's parking woes

A condo group representative advocates for point-to-point transit options to make it easy for nearby residents to frequent businesses downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 10, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Spenn

The junior forward powered Sarasota Christian boys basketball to a district title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 1, 2026
Sarasota Police arrests, fires probationary officer

Gabriel Ornellas-Victorio, 38, has been arrested and terminated by the Sarasota Police Department after investigation of simple battery against a 16-year-old girl.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 2-8

Get in the romantic mood for Valentine's Day with some of these sweet performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2022
Peter Vole named Agriculturalist of the Year in Manatee County

His work with kids in 4-H, FFA and at the Manatee County Fair earned him the award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Our View

A contest for Bird Key Park

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 14, 2010
Florida House candidates focus on jobs

Faced with a constituent base suffering from high unemployment, incumbent Doug Holder and his opponent, Nancy Feehan, both tout their job-creation strategies as they battle for the Florida House District 70 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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