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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 15, 2017
Unicorp president responds to Longboat Key referendum

Chuck Whittall’s new plans for the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will “hover somewhere around” 237 units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Neighborhood groups say commissioners ignored  their concerns in OKing South Bridge-area rules.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 18, 2018
Siesta setback vote dismays vocal residents

Residents are upset the commission didn't listen to what they had to say, but should get a break before any hotel plans are drawn up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines, pictured with Sarasota County School Board member Jane Goodwin, wanted to stay involved in local government after he reached his term limit in November.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Manatee County's acting administrator choice looms

Charles Hines is Manatee County's top candidate for acting administrator role

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 22, 2017
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 89th Academy Awards airs Feb. 26. We offer our picks in the major categories.

  • Arts + Culture
Trump needs to spell out how he’s going to drain the Washington spending swamp.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Tale of two tax cuts

When Trump’s opponents rant about tax cuts being for the wealthy, it’s a fake argument. Meanwhile, raising Florida’s homestead exemption has consequences lawmakers ignore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh speaks at a town hall meeting in June 2014. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
Baugh files for re-election

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is the first to file for her seat.

  • East County
  • News
The north end of Longboat Key, after an emergency sand renourishment project was performed in June 2011, shows a wide beach that connects Beer Can Island to Longboat Key. Most of the placed sand is gone now. Jack Elka.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Town plans sand project this summer

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot spot beach project in summer 2013 to help high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I liked the idea of flying through the air. It sort of came naturally to me."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Record-Setter: Tre Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore pole vaulter Tre Gregory will compete in the Class 1A-Region 3 meet April 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
The top-selling property in Sarasota this week was units 501 and 502  of Royal St. Andrews, 555 S. Gulfstream Ave.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 30, 2022
Cocoanut Bayou property breaks $9 million level

A Cocoanut Bayou home on Cedar Park Circle tops the week's sales at $9.18 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 17, 2019
County identifies several funding priorities at budget workshop

The workshop primarily involved budget updates and reports from various Sarasota County departmental leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 20, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church starts bridge group

Member and certified director Peter Cleaves led the group of 12 players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Our View: This is the best we can do?

Seriously? The sign on this page is the best that Sarasota County could come up with not only to celebrate the Siesta Key Beach's top national ranking but to commemorate it for future visitors?

  • Sarasota
  • News
As CEO of Jebco Ventures, Bridges is spearheading two hotel projects and three residential developments, among other efforts.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Bridges builds up development resume

Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges has a full docket of ongoing projects throughout Sarasota, and he's embracing every challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2009
Town Commission moves forward with park plans

The Bayfront Park concept plan that includes a new 15,000-square-foot building and a multi-use recreation area will require behind-the-scenes work from town staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veg is a 35-seat restaurant has earned a big reputation serving lunch and dinner during its three years in business.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 30, 2013
A foodie does Gulf Gate

Around this neighborhood's culinary world in two-tenths of a mile.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
Unconditional Surrender agreement signed

Compromises from the sculpture's owner and its prospective buyer now are being reviewed by the city attorney's office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Improvement District board member Ron Soto thinks the Five Points Park  benches, removed for good in 2012, should be brought back.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2015
Could benches return to Five Points Park?

A downtown leader is attempting to rally support to add benches at the downtown park. More than three years after benches were removed, can his proposal gain traction?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Jellison foundation’s donation is the largest in the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s history, pushing the healthcare foundation’s cancer campaign closer to its $75 million goal.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Jellison Family Foundation donates $25 million to SMH Cancer Institute

Gift is the largest ever received by hospital's foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2011
Ranch defender signs with Sand Sharks

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristen Voight became the third Lady Mustang soccer player to commit to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
An estimated 700 meals were prepared for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 17, 2015
Rotary Club cooks up Pioneer Picnic tradition

Swamp cabbage takes center stage at the club's 41st annual picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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