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The final piece of the old Avenue of the Flowers plaza will be torn down next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 20, 2013
Old Publix plaza coming down in October

Once the rest of the old Avenue of the Flowers plaza is torn down, Publix has plans to put more parking spaces in its place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students of USF's College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership, hosted an event to celebrate the school's newest addition — a culinary lab on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 6, 2014
USF culinary lab officially opens to the public

Faculty and students of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and the Lakewood Ranch community, officially cut the ribbon on the school's new Culinary Innovation Lab Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
A rendering shows new tennis courts adjacent to a courtyard area between two residential buildings proposed for the Bath and Racquet site. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Bath and Racquet plans headed back to Commission

Despite endorsements from city staff and the Planning Board, some residents remain concerned about plans to add more than 200 residences to the fitness center property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The current Gulf Gate Library opened in December 1983. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
Work could start before 2015 on new library

The Sarasota County Commission has agreed to the replacement of the Gulf Gate Library on its current Curtiss Avenue site and has asked staff to look at ways the project can be started sooner than the fiscal year 2015 timetable for which it has been slated.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Initial site work at Town Center Green started in April and is scheduled to finish in late summer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat Key property values projected to decrease in 2021

About 75% of the town of Longboat Key's general fund comes from property taxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although a developer had grand plans for the site in 2007, the bayfront land is still vacant.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
New Quay site owner revives plans along bayfront

The owner of 14.5 acres of bayfront land is preparing a mixed-use project including condo, hotel and retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A building proposed at 1312 N. Tamiami Trail includes eight residential units on the top floor and one level of commercial space.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 23, 2024
Plans for 181 affordable residences seek city approval

The four projects that went before the Sarasota Development Review Committee would add a total of 197 residences to the city's housing stock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At night, marine animals will be "swimming" around the outside walls of the building. Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 14, 2018
Mote’s big move: What does it mean for Longboat?

Longboat officials and residents weigh in on what Mote’s new aquarium announcement means for the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Char Arnold, Ann Williams and Joan Hopkins
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer at Bird Key Yacht Club

On Thursday, April 26, Lilly Pulitzer of St. Armands arrived at Bird Key Yacht Club in a pink floral-printed jeep, signature of the brand. The style show featured an array of high-society preppy dresses, blouses and pants from the Spring and Summer lines. Lilly Pulitzer, 443a John Ringling Blvd. is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Incoming Style Show Chair Katie Cornell and former Style Show Chair Rene Brooks
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club's dining room's tables were full and attendees to the style show were anticipating club's members to walk the catwalk. The style show on Thursday, Jan. 26 marks the last for chair Rene Brooks before the change of watch. The clothing featured was from PJ's Boutique at 1443 Main Street, which specializes in colorful jackets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Vinca Quartet to perform in East County

The group, which is part of the Perlman Music Project, will perform at 7 p.m., tonight, at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2012
Chamber seeks triathlon volunteers

Volunteers are needed for This year's Longboat Key Triathlon, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 26

Sergio Albuquerque photographed Longboat Key Beach through the palm trees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 26

Joseph McAuliffe captured the colors of this Lakewood Ranch sunset in Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 26

Michael Cohen photographed this orchard spider near South Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Lopez and Sarah Tenaglia
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian First Roots

First Presbyterian Church hosted their First Roots parent fundraiser Thursday, April 26 at Michael's On East to raise money for the preschool. First Presbyterian hosts the Butterfly Ball, a family event, every year but this time wanted to have something just for the adults Approximately 120 guests enjoyed refreshments, bid in a silent auction to raise money for preschool scholarships and new playground equipment. First Presbyterian Preschool has 74 students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenny Loy and Tracy Topjun
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian First Roots

First Presbyterian Church hosted their First Roots parent fundraiser Thursday, April 26 at Michael's On East to raise money for the preschool. First Presbyterian hosts the Butterfly Ball, a family event, every year but this time wanted to have something just for the adults Approximately 120 guests enjoyed refreshments, bid in a silent auction to raise money for preschool scholarships and new playground equipment. First Presbyterian Preschool has 74 students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Main Street Memorial

Readers react to Schroeder-Manatee Ranch moving the veterans memorial once planned for Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department in the coming weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2015
Moore's plans for brand-new restaurant

Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore is prepared to file a site plan soon that calls for tearing down his 47-year old eatery and building a new one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lift Station 87 is partially constructed underground, but the design was revised after commissioners requested a building capable of withstanding a Category 3 storm surge.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 27, 2014
City Commission to consider lift station design

On Monday, the City Commission will decide whether to approve the proposed site plan for the Lift Station 87 building at Luke Wood Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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