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Results for: Improving Mental Clarity for Adults

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2019
Our View: What's the strategy?

Add up all the projects the city talks about, and the total would top $600 million. Is there really a plan or strategy for all this?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2018
New EMS station planned in Lakewood Ranch

County hopes to buy Red Cross building in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 30, 2019
Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature

$3 million will be given every year for five years to Mote Marine Laboratory, but critics say more focus needs to be put on improving the county's water quality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: James Carlino

James Carlino wants to unify the fire districts

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City considers park district proposal

The city of Sarasota may establish a special taxing mechanism for funding parks and recreation — but it’s unclear what form it will take or what, exactly, it would be used for.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 14, 2019
Neighbors remain concerned about Selby plans

As Selby Gardens works with the city on proposed changes to its bayfront campus, residents are lobbying for a scaled-down vision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Commissioners form a $7 million shopping list in Manatee County

Failed Homestead Exemption increase leads to $7 million in unexpected funds for county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 12, 2019
Longboat condo complex warns of traffic circle side effects

Tangerine Bay board says long-term vision for GMD might make it harder to exit and enter residences and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Could public transit help Manatee County School District?

Manatee County, School District talk about ways to alleviate traffic congestion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2018
Ballot initiatives focus on firehouse upgrades, new charter

Voters will cast ballots for more than just Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2018
City Commission talks setback, sidewalk rules

The city might be able to enforce bigger setback requirements, but that won't necessarily lead to bigger sidewalks along pedestrian corridors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
Garage paid parking draws early complaints

City parking officials believe users will quickly grow comfortable with a paid parking system in the State Street and Palm Avenue garages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe plans expansion

Three years after buying a property near downtown Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is turning its campus into a home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2017
Time to review development incentives

The city’s Andres Duany-inspired zoning code for downtown is glaringly flawed with incentives favoring development, writes Planning Board member Eileen Normile.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • July 6, 2017
Bobby Jones course needs change, not bailout

And the county should face the truth about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Rick Piccolo

What does Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport CEO Rick Piccolo see for growth in 2016 and beyond? The sky’s the limit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2016
Bridge creates path to prosperity

Entrepreneurs in Lakewood Ranch say the Fort Hamer Bridge could tap into a new market.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2016
Downtown circulator route gains momentum

Five years into his quest to establish a downtown transportation service, John Moran believes he’s found the ideal vehicle. Now, he’s working to gather support for the concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
City moves ahead with park district plans

City leaders may create a dedicated taxing district to fund parks and recreation. They just need to figure out how it would function.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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