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Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder will work with town staff to craft a future density referendum that will eventually allow him to convert the plaza’s residential zoning to tourism use.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Commission allows Whitney Plaza referendum work

Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder received consensus from the Longboat Key Town Commission Monday to craft language for a referendum that would allow him to change the property’s zoning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The five horses were confiscated Dec. 22. Photo courtesy of Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 5, 2016
Neglected horses healing at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office farm

Five horses were confiscated from a property in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 11, 2012
Where the Sun Don’t Shine – Clearing the Haze on Open Government

Where the Sun Don’t Shine – Clearing the Haze on Open Government

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Town Commission has rejected an 80-foot building height limit.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 23, 2017
Town Commission rejects 80-foot building height limit

The 80-foot limit had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tray Hall stepped up for Cardinal Mooney when the quarterback position took a hit.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota high school fall season's under-appreciated athletes

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Maureen Burke did almost all the planting of her garden herself, with supervision from Sanders.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2016
East County master gardener: in this oasis, she rules

This gardener adds her personal touch to a world of uniformity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Despite financial challenges, SANCA President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez is optimistic about Nathan Benderson Park's future.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2018
SANCA brainstorms operational changes

Intent on addressing concerns about Nathan Benderson Park’s profitability, SANCA leaders have a lengthy to-do list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin said the city offered the orchestra the opportunity to move into the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new bayfront performing arts center opens, but the orchestra preferred to relocate.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2020
Property owners pitch Fruitville land as potential orchestra home

City leaders are hopeful the orchestra will be interested in a site east of downtown, but the orchestra is not sharing whether it will consider the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Gecko's Grill and Pub

Gecko's Grill and Pub Head Chef Gordon Yates shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 29

Jean-David “JD” Parlier captured this Osprey taking a bath at Celery Fields.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 29

Elizabeth Walsh captured a beautiful beach sunset through the clouds at Seaplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason Fineberg carries the ball during a game against Booker before an ankle injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 3, 2015
Bouncing Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior running back Jason Fineberg hasn’t played a full season of football since the eighth grade.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 28, 2019
Arlington Park gets spooky with Haunted Trail

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex held its first-ever Haunted Trail Carnival on Oct. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This section of Old Farm Road in Mote Ranch does not have an invasive plants species problem, allowing native Florida species to grow and thrive.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 3, 2021
More demand for Manatee County grant program

Manatee County's Neighborhood Enhancement Grant program supports local communities

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 22, 2020
Media make it far worse

The daily death scores in the media and politicians’ decrees fueled people’s fears. How do we bring back trust and sanity?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Country Club Shores resident and undergrounding utilities supporter Bob Gault is ready to bury utilities in his neighborhood.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
‘No’ vote wouldn’t bury Country Club Shores plan

The fate of the neighborhood’s poles won’t be determined at the polls. Residents plan to underground their utilities even if voters reject the referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Jordan Post receives his sign.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 23, 2020
Cardinal Mooney surprises seniors with signs

Staff members delivered yard signs to all 133 seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By April Doner |
  • August 20, 2012
Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

Bee Ridge Park Jam: 15 years of bluegrass, country and gospel

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
County installs four-way stop at busy intersection

Manatee County officials hope a simple solution will fix a growing traffic problem.

  • East County
  • News
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