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The Waterside at Lakewood Ranch project features clustered development to preserve open space and natural habitat. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2018
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch hits milestone

100 homes have sold in Lakewood Ranch's newest community.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 220 Tenacity Lane has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,467 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.25 million. Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 16, 2014
Sarasota Beach home sells for $3.25 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Switching Gears

The county has expressed an interest in upgrading a BMX facility, but it's unclear if it will be the draw proponents think.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Existing and proposed stop signs at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue. Courtesy image
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 25, 2013
Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council approved a resolution for a four-way stop at the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Crestwood Avenue Dec. 10, to slow non-resident traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wesley Anne Beggs
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County Commission, District 4: Wesley Anne Beggs

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
Retail expert and city of Sarasota consultant Bob Gibbs speaks to St. Armands Circle stakeholders Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2014
VIDEO: Study says more room for restaurants on St. Armands

City of Sarasota consultant and retail expert Bob Gibbs' analysis shows demand for more retail and restaurants on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 11, 2015
Seagrass health improves in Sarasota Bay

Coverage has increased dramatically, returning to levels not seen since the 1950s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The St. Armands BID is working with an architecture firm to modify the previously approved design of the restroom structure, depicted above.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
St. Armands Circle leaders tinker with bathroom plan

As it pursues a new direction for the design of a freestanding public restroom, a St. Armands group hopes the project is complete within a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 13.9-acre site has been vacant for years after a $1 billion mixed-use project fell through following the recession.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
Quay sale marks key moment for bayfront

A Jacksonville group has purchased the former Quay site for $27 million. The sale may allow for a cohesive development of the city's bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota took down dozens of Australian pines along Ringling Causeway in late 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 17, 2020
$60,000 refills fund for Australian pine removals

The removal program awards residents up to $1,800 per tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It's almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch's new Central Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State Road 70. So, why doesn't anyplace else look like this?
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons in Ranch growth

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Kate Honea with Isabel and Javier Dubrocq and Jolane Rutherford
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Luncheon

The Sarasota Ballet today held a luncheon and business meeting at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A proposed Florida Senate bill would allow builders to remove trees from private property without city intervention.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2018
City lobbies to retain tree regulation power

Residents and officials are fighting against a state bill that would eliminate the city’s right to regulate the removal of trees from private property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betty Schoenbaum may be 100, but it doesn't stop her from going to events like Circus Arts Gala, pictured here. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2017
100 Years of Heart: Betty Schoenbaum joins the centenarian club

Renowned philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum reflects on her love of giving and shares her perspective after 100 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta takes a breath after a busy summer season

Tourism numbers were strong on Siesta Key this summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby said research needs to keep moving forward, as more needs to be learned about the force and functions that cause red tide.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 24, 2018
State directs $2.2 million to Mote for red tide research

The money will allow scientists to focus on applied science and technology to develop methods that can fight red tide in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guy Peterson, Charles Bailey, Judge Lee Haworth and Iain Webb
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2017
CVA inducts new members into hall of fame

The Community Video Archives honored four new community members at its annual Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon on April 24 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Genie Aberson with Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy and Marilyn and Irving Naiditch
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 10, 2012
Sarasota Tree of Life Award Dinner

Sarasota Tree of Life Award Dinner

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The School Board of Sarasota County approved plans for a special referendum during an Oct. 1 meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 2, 2013
School Board approves special referendum

The Sarasota County School Board approved a March 2014 election Tuesday, Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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