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From the weathered signage to the nearly-empty interior, the former GWIZ property is suffering from a lack of maintenance.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
City researches potential demolition of GWIZ building

With maintenance costs mounting, will the city repair or get rid of an iconic bayfront property?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Al Maio, left, will take over as chair of the Sarasota County Commission in 2021. Christian Ziegler, right, will serve as vice chair.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 11, 2020
Maio selected as new county commission chair

Maio previously served as chair in 2016 and as vice chair in 2015 and 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Property Appraiser pegged the value of the transfer station site at $2.42 million in 2020, with the land valued at $1.28 million.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 8, 2021
Officials endorse removal of downtown SCAT station

The city is encouraging the county to sell the bus station site to facilitate the redevelopment of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
The Observer sends letters to Santa

During the Southside Village Holiday Stroll, the Sarasota Observer collected letters to Santa from all the good boys and girls. After being printed, these will sent to the North Pole.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2016
Town plans emergency beach project

Longboat Key aims to place as much as 40,000 cubic yards of sand at the south end of the island this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 6

Karen McCann captured an image of a heron fishing on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2020
East County weather page photo: February 6

Sharon Piotrowski captured this sunrise over a lake in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • March 19, 2013
Theater Review: 'Clybourne Park'

Bruce Norris, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2010 play, "Clybourne Park," wants to get in your face, down your craw and up in your business.

  • Arts + Culture
The document shredding will be in the Town Hall parking lot.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 14, 2015
Longboat Key Town Hall to hold document-shredding event

The Town of Longboat Key will host a free document-shredding event on Aug. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
News Briefs

County Commission OKs Shell Road parking plan; FDOT nixes no right on red at Stickney Point Road

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Naomi Chokr Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Just Married: Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss

Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss were married May 31.

  • Arts + Culture
Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty started Walden Media with his brother out of his apartment in 2000 and the company's films have gone on to gross over $3.3 billion worldwide.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 21, 2015
Chip Flaherty talks the big impact of family films

Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty, Jr. stopped by Ringling College of Art and Design Tuesday night to discuss filmmaking and creating cutting-edge, family friendly entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 15, 2010
Audit finds no baseball bid rigging

County employee who had personal contact with two companies bidding for spring-training contracts was cleared of wrongdoing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The orchestra has shared preliminary renderings showing its desired location for the concert hall. The organization said any project would not eliminate any amenities within the park.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2019
Orchestra to hold meeting on venue plans

The Sarasota Orchestra will field questions from the public on a proposal to build a concert hall at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Last-second field goal lifts Mustangs to victory

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated East Lee County High 23-20 Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 1, 2009
Restaurant fights for outdoor dining

The city of Sarasota has twice rejected the new Main Street restaurant's plans, because of confusion over the city's greenspace policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city removed parking meters from downtown streets in 2011, but officials believe a new paid parking program can succeed.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2016
City moves ahead with parking meter search

Despite protests from merchants and residents, the City Commission remains committed to its pursuit of a paid parking program in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(John McGuire) Chuck Whittall, with Unicorp,  fields questions from Key residents.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 20, 2017
Tensions remain high at Colony referendum meetings

Chuck Whittall was grilled by some Longboat Key residents last week, while others complimented the plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Belpointe has not yet filed plans for its recently acquired property in the 1700 block of Main Street, located across the street from the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune office building. File photo.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 25, 2020
Main Street block sells for $6.8 million

A multifamily housing developer has expanded its portfolio of downtown properties. Meanwhile, another portion of Main Plaza is on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mustangs take the field against Venice High in the Homecoming game. They would lose 62-0 to the Indians.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 26, 2018
Struggling Mustangs work hard through transition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
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