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A 2016 affidavit alleges commissioners George Spoll and Jim Brown violated Florida's open government law, a potential second degree misdemeanor.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Affidavit claims Longboat commissioners spoke against Unicorp plan years ago

Commission candidate Langley says in 2014 then-mayor Jim Brown told him: Whittall's plan “would never be approved by the town.’’

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents and businesses near a vacant parcel used as a construction staging area on 14th Street have complained about the effects of the U.S. 41 roundabout project.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
U.S. 41 roundabout construction disturbs neighbors

State officials are trying to keep residents informed about ongoing construction, but those affected by the project want improved communication.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Ranch location makes it 'iDEAL'

The State College of Florida trustees are to keep watch over the best interests of the college. And so it is reasonable for them to be questioning all portions of the Design & Economic Acceleration Lab at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 19, 2018
Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen misses the mark with 'Widows'

The script of the new action film, 'Widows,' is mediocre and the director's attempt at political commentary is overkill.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota senior Robbie Peterson captured gold in the 4A boys triple jump.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet

Sarasota High wins gold, silver and bronze at the state track meet at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 21, 2009
Deal Us In: readers get chance to bid

This hand is from an American Contract Bridge League International Fund Game, held at local bridge clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 14, 2015
TWIS Asks: Adam Collis, director of 'Car Dogs'

TWIS Asks: Adam Collis, director of 'Car Dogs'

  • Arts + Culture
The Kolter Group provided this rendering of the view from the planned 18-story Ritz-Carlton residential development.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2016
Bayfront growth continues with Quay and Ritz projects

The long-awaited buildout of the Sarasota Quay property took another step forward this week. Just to the south, developers announced plans for a new 18-story condo overlooking the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 6, 2020
Vacation-rental regulations come down to local control versus state preemption

With so many cities going too far with regulations, state control makes sense. If you don’t like vacation rentals, form an HOA.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Our View: Trolley folly

Prioritizing is never easy, particularly so for politicians when, for every government service, there is some sort of constituency, or special interest, wanting that service. That's true whether it is tennis courts, community rooms or kayak access.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Arden Kreisch is among a dwindling number of Longboat residents with debris still piled in her yard.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 10, 2017
Longboat debris removal nears completion

After weeks removing debris from Hurricane Irma, Longboat officials believe they are a week or two from clearing the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key voters cast ballots March 14.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
Letters to the Editor

Other referendum question deserves ‘yes’ vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A rendering of the future Binghamton University baseball complex designed by Fawley Bryant.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2020
Sports designs extend the reach of Lakewood Ranch's Fawley Bryant Architecture

The reach of Lakewood Ranch architecture firm Fawley Bryant expands nationally with designs such as the Binghamton University baseball complex.

  • East County
  • Business
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 27, 2012
June 27: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ken Thomas, founder of The Suncoast Naturists, says nudists are just like everyone else. "We do everything 'normal' people do," he said. "We just do it with our clothes off."
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Naked Ambition

A group of nudists with 80 members is asking Sarasota County if it would separate a public beach and make part of it clothing-optional.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crossing guards were stationed on St. Armands Circle the weekend of Jan. 25 during the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Officials hope pedestrian managers can help improve the flow of traffic through the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
WBTT Executive Director Julie Leach, scholarship recipient Todd Bellamy II, Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and scholarship recipient Maicy Powell — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 14, 2019
Scene & Heard 08.14.19

Get caught up on the latest news to hit the A&E scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Fernando Vega and the CryoXL cryosauna.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Cryotherapy a cool new option for pain relief

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2013
Pension liabilities: the elephant in the city

Sarasota's unfunded pension obligations are widely acknowledged as a serious issue that needs to be addressed - so why isn't more being done?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nick Anastasia, Mike Backes, Nygel D. Robinson, and Emily Dennis. Photo by Matthew Holler.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2019
FST swings into its new season with a Dean Martin revue

'That’s Amoré!' raises a glass to Martin’s musical legacy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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