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By Andrew Warfield |
February 23, 2023

New eatery approved below downtown condos after debate

Whether it's a nightclub or a restaurant, Le Petite Brasserie wins approval by the Sarasota City Commission. The piano bar/eatery will occupy space at the base of The Mark condominiums.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
June 28, 2022

Court date nears for car lot planned for Lakewood Ranch border

A July 13 court date will decide if Cox Chevrolet can begin building a car lot the northwest corner of S.R. 64 and 117th Street East.

East County
News

By Molly Schechter |
November 7, 2012

The 'Grande' Life: Ulla Searing

Philanthropist Ulla Searing was well-known for her patronage of the arts, but her life was shaded with many colorful stories.

Arts + Culture

By Mark Bergin |
July 29, 2020

Longboat Key breaks ground on new fire station

Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open around July 2021.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
March 11, 2015

Black Tie & Tales

Backstage at the Asolo Gala …; A sister and a dog named Ava; and Tidbits

Black Tie

By Jessica Salmond |
October 30, 2014

Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

Sarasota
News

By Josh Siegel |
June 26, 2013

Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
September 26, 2023

Downtown condo tower faces more obstacles before approval

Key administrative adjustments were denied for Obsidian, an 18-story, 14-unit luxury condo tower. The decision may be appealed to the Sarasota Planning Board.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 15, 2024

Will affordable housing policy encourage 'concrete canyons'?

Sarasota Vice Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch worries that the city's proposed incentives might bring about unintended consequences.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
January 24, 2024

Surge rugby in Lakewood Ranch a hit with young athletes

The Surge offers regulation U14, U16 and U19 teams, plus non-tackle U8 and U10 teams.

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
November 26, 2025

Law limiting personal watercrafts on South Lido still a year away

Sarasota County decides to pursue a lighter touch to resolve excessive personal watercraft activity at Ted Sperling Park, but relief may still be a year away.