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A developer is seeking the right to upzone land along Fourth Street, but there are no specific plans in place for the property yet.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2020
Downtown rezoning proposals draw compatibility concerns

With no set development plans, two property owners near the Rosemary District are seeking the right to build higher on their lots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Chris Sharek says there is a passionate electric vehicle-owner community, eager to promote the product. "They want to tell the world, they really do," Sharek said.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
Conversation with Chris Sharek

One of the organizers of Electrify the Island sees exponential growth in the availability of electric cars, and Sarasota is among the places embracing them quickly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wawa has plans for two locations in Sarasota County, furthering its expansion strategy in Florida.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 12, 2014
Wawa slated for north Sarasota

The Sarasota County Development Review Committee will discuss plans for a location for the popular convenience store and gas station on North Washington Boulevard during a meeting next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
C.J. Bannister received the Woman Veteran of the Year Award from Sarasota County Veterans Commission President Ted Smith.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2015
Goodwill Manasota director named Woman Veteran of the Year

C.J. Bannister, director for the Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services Program, helps veterans adjust to civilian life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Chairman Heather Williams welcomes Dominic DiMaio as the organization's new CEO and president.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hires new CEO/president

Dominic DiMaio, former Synovus Bank Division CEO, hopes to lead the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance into expansion.

  • East County
  • News
School Board Chairwoman Karen Carpenter addresses the audience before panelists speak.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
Local leaders address area education needs

Local leaders shared their visions for education in the area and state during a Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 5, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rev. Chris Wood carries the cross. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 16, 2019
Good Friday walk set to take over Main Street

Sarasota Ministerial Association hopes for 1,000 participants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz rehearse for “Naming True." Photo by Brendan Ragan.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2017
Serving the Story: 'Naming True' premieres at Urbanite Theatre

When ‘Naming True’ premieres at Urbanite Theatre, audiences will see a story of redemption. What they won’t see are the countless storytelling decisions that made it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
 Evan Lefils Victor Arismendi stand with Mote and Booker staff to show off their creation for Mote's red tide detector.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2018
Booker High School and Mote team up in red tide efforts

Two Booker seniors created a housing unit for Mote's red tide detector.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel Burkhart Photography
  • A time to celebrate |
  • January 23, 2019
Just Married: Will Chase and Anna Hahn

A love story so real it could be a made into a movie.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Sarasota High's Cheyenne Stubbs wore a Kobe Bryant jersey in warm-ups on Monday to honor her hero.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Remembering the Mamba

Sarasota High star pays homage to Kobe Bryant

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport recently paid off the $60 million worth of debt on its 25-year-old terminal.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2014
Airport chief outlines improvements

As Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport finishes a major facelift on its terminal, officials look ahead to a new $22 million air traffic control tower and enhanced customs capabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County is planning a $2.8 million drainage project that includes a larger retention pond on Beach Road.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Aesthetics, costs clash for project

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the fate of 26,000 cubic yards of soil left over from Beach Road drainage improvements Dec. 11.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
CHEESEHEAD: The majority of Mike Bello's family is from Wisconsin, so he grew up watching Brett Favre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Cardinal Mooney Cougars

Cougars senior center Mike Bello has lost 105 pounds since moving up to varsity at the end of his sophomore year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
To allow beachgoers a view of the beach as they enter the park, the public-service building that currently stands inside the Siesta Key Beach entrance will be demolished, and a new building will be placed further east.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 24, 2011
Siesta Key Beach to get facelift

Sarasota County is planning a multimillion-dollar upgrade to the features at Siesta Key Beach park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club's Deborah Jernigan wears one of her creations.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch

Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi reminded the audience that the fire station is open 24/7. Residents should never be afraid of inconveniencing emergency responders.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2017
Aging in Paradise steps up to prevent falls

The resource center hosted its first Falls Risk and Prevention Forum on July 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The waterfront home at 835 Norsota Way  was built in 1991 and it  has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,339 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2021
Bay Island home sells for $6.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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