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The Lift Station 87 project site, which sits adjacent to the Central Park condominiums, will soon be torn apart once again as the city looks to build an above-ground building in Luke Wood Park.Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Lift station work keeps residents on edge

As the Lift Station 87 project has been repeatedly delayed and reworked, residents of the Central Park condominiums have had to deal with the fallout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 4, 2014
Busted: This Week in Police Reports — Thursday, Dec. 4

Busted: This Week in Police Reports — Thursday, Dec. 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
City commissioners also postponed plans to spend money for a northwest Sarasota revitalization plan Monday night.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2012
Sylint focusing on computer security

Sylint Group President John Jorgensen believes his company must focus on upgrading the city's computer security system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Broadway has opened a personal assistant business in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2016
For Lakewood Ranch business owner, saving time is personal

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2010
Pension audit approved

The Firefighters Pension Board agreed to hire two separate companies to perform an audit of its pension for $65,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee Education Foundation Director Mary Glass with Gov. Rick Scott and Sen. Bill Galvano. Courtesy photo by Bridget Lopez.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
News Briefs

Rick Scott makes surprise appearance in Lakewood Ranch; Rowing advocates seek more public funding

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
News Briefs

DID seeks a new board member

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • September 5, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Scissors Coup

This week's deal features the Scissors Coup, so-called because it cuts communications between the two defenders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
Wedding bells

Jennifer Greaves, daughter of Jim and Sheri Greaves, married Jeff Zych, son of Jeffrey and Sandra Zych, at sunset Aug. 3, on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In his latest death-defying stunt, Nik Wallenda will traverse Longboat Key's power lines to celebrate the March referendum.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 30, 2016
Nik Wallenda plans power walk

In his latest death-defying stunt, Nik Wallenda will traverse Longboat Key's power lines to celebrate the March referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Holly West/Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
Mote hatches plan to help hatchlings

After 33 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings became disoriented recently after emerging from their nests in Venice and near Palma Sola Bay, in Manatee County, Mote Marine Laboratory released them Thursday, Sept. 9 about 8 miles from shore in seaweed called sargassum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chuck Whittall has said he will seek buildings no taller than nine stories, not the higher buildings originally proposed.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 9, 2017
Colony developer reaffirms his lower density promise

Chuck Whittall hopes a statement to town staff will ease concerns of Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
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A foodie does Gulf Gate
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 30, 2013
Jan. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Email urges commission shake-up; SCAT creates 16 full-time positions; SMR, Tampa Lightning announce partnership; A foodie does Gulf Gate

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home Siesta Bayside home at 506 Venice Lane recently sold for $3.3 million. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,336 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 30, 2018
Siesta Bayside home sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Au. 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • East County
  • News
Jaymie Klauber spends time on her Polo Club ranch with 14-year-old Macarena. She has opened a new business, Epic Equine Experiences.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2018
Epic start in Lakewood Ranch

Former Polo Grill & Bar co-owner Jaymie Klauber takes a different trail in starting equine business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
State debate impedes school budget

The Sarasota County School District is feeling the impact of a showdown between the Florida House and Senate in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Children pour ice water over Dick Vitale.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2014
VIDEO: Vitale makes splash for cancer

ESPN commentator Dick Vitale was drenched in ice cold water today to raise money for cancer research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • April 4, 2012
Find more than 10,000 eggs on LWR Easter Egg Hunt!

Find more than 10,000 eggs on LWR Easter Egg Hunt!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers created a plan to enhance the club’s assets and offerings for members.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2013
Major Upgrade: Resort at Longboat Key Club

In the last 10 months, Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties has invested $4 million in the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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