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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2024
Orchestra architect hits the ground running on Music Center design

William Rawn Associates has collaborated with the Sarasota Orchestra in previous site explorations. A conceptual plan is due in spring 2025.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 22, 2024
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2024

From saving wildlife to rescuing residents locked in showers, Cops Corner proves it's never a dull day for Longboat Key police officers.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
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  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 11, 2026
New road construction speeds through Lakewood Ranch Southeast

Lakewood Ranch Southeast's infrastructure won't be featured on any posters, but it will be a major part of the new community's success.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Mote's move out of the city draws questions

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wants to relocate its aquarium. Why is the organization choosing I-75 over the bayfront?

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 28, 2025
Concern about sea turtle disorientation increases with lack of dunes

Without the dunes acting as a natural barrier, Mote Marine Laboratory and Longboat Key Turtle Watch wonder what the impact will be this upcoming nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 20, 2024
Save Our Seabirds reopens after hurricanes with future goals in mind

The avian rescue and rehabilitation facility on City Island reopened to the public on Nov. 18 after nearly two months of being closed after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 17, 2021
North-end roundabout design spending part of new budget

Longboat Key wants to move ahead with plans with hopes FDOT can add project to its future construction list.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2009
Commission approves Moore's zoning request

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant owner Alan Moore said Moore's wouldn't survive unless the town granted his zoning request.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Our View: Pension pit grows deeper

Our View: Pension pit grows deeper

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Commission recommends changes; Boo Run to benefit local charities; Digital Village fights website provider change

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
Manatee County denies Tarmac proposal

Manatee commissioners on May 5 denied the rezone of a four-acre parcel on 33rd Street East. Cement manufacturer Tarmac America had hoped to build a concrete batch plant there.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 8, 2020
Quick fix coming for Longboat's Canal 1A

The town of Longboat Key is finalizing its plans before hiring a marine contractor to move 1,000 cubic yards of sand.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota transportation planning shifts gears

The early finding of the city’s ongoing transportation analysis? People want a variety of safe alternatives for getting around Sarasota, including biking and walking.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2017
Top Story - January: Developer plans high-rise condo on U.S. 41

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2018
St. Armands bathroom plans advance

St. Armands Circle leaders are moving ahead in their quest to add public restrooms, but city officials have questions about the scope of any project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
Cask & Ale project sparks legal battle

After the city approved his plans for a cocktail lounge on Main Street, Jeffery Catherell was sued by Cask & Ale’s co-owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
Planning Commission OKs Osprey development

Although neighbors successfully petitioned for a lower density for the Palms at Casey Key project, worries remain.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 21, 2015
City questions county about future plans

The county and city struggle over the former police station site on Ringling.

  • Sarasota
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