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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2023
Lazy C Ranch clears hurdle toward 1,100 new homes in Manatee County

Pulte Homes is one step closer to building the residential project, which is mostly east of the county development boundary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2010
Key resident pushes for oil drilling

At a recent public debate, Longboat Key resident Dr. Weldon Frost said it is logical to look for oil off the shores of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2013
Food fight commences at State Street garage

Though the State Street garage is still in the planning stage, a struggle has already begun over the usage of retail space and its implications for the future of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 24, 2012
Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Welcome Back: Summer recap

Here's a recap of the top news stories that you might have missed from May to October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

Planning Commission supports Woodbrook II; New county tool aids in disaster recovery

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 5, 2012
By the numbers: Code Enforcement counts

During the first seven months of the year, code enforcement handled a total of 596 violations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 6, 2014
Commission delays initiating health care study

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to seek community input before approving the launch of a yearlong health care study that would provide the basis for a formal healthcare plan in the county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2024
10-story apartment complex proposed for Tube Dude downtown site

The developer of 1 Main Plaza intends to transform the 1700 block of Main Street in Sarasota into a 226-unit building that will include 25 affordable housing units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
All Angels makes generous donation

The grant will help UnidosNow's Future Leader's Academy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 9, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation pulls off virtual gala

Staff switched to an online format shortly before the gala's debut.

  • Black Tie
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 5, 2024
Airport has more than enough land to expand, says CEO

A planned new parking deck, more surface lots and acreage across the airfield mean the airport can afford to part with New College site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: What's new to you

Sarasota saw many changes while snowbirds were away, including some new faces on the scene, amendment changes, expansion plans and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2018
Manatee district interim superintendent faces sanctions from state's commissioner of education

Manatee district interim superintendent faces sanctions from state's commissioner of education.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 16, 2012
Sarasota: Homeless Havoc

City police say a mandated lapse in a city trespassing program is part of the reason for a rise in a rowdy downtown homeless population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.14.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.14.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
Sales tax proposal heads toward referendum

Voters will decide in November whether to implement half-cent sales tax .

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 31, 2023
Engineering, preservation expertise sought for Van Wezel repurposing

City commissioners held an initial discussion about qualifications for a committee to study the renovation and repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.25.15

This social column includes notable happenings seen at Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's "High Tide at High Noon" Luncheon, Florida Poodle Rescue's "Putting on the Poodle" luncheon and AJC's Civic Achievement Award Dinner.

  • Black Tie
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