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Two other developers have previously filed plans with the city expressing their intent to pursue a residential project on the Sarasota Kennel Club site. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2021
Developer plots residences for Sarasota Kennel Club site

A company under contract to purchase the former dog track hopes to build up to 380 units on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The plan to redevelop the Marian Anderson site includes a medical facility, light industrial and a cell tower.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 10, 2025
Newtown landfill property advances toward commercial development

The developer of the brownfield Marian Anderson site make strides toward rezoning for commercial use.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High girls soccer sophomore Rachel Paule.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Paule

The Rams girls soccer sophomore had a hat trick and three assists in the team's 9-0 win over Manatee High on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2014
Commission approves $1.5 million land purchase

Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a 2.8-acre parcel behind Publix Monday night, citing overwhelming support from residents and surrounding businesses for a future town center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city plans to begin work on a course renovation project in 2020, though the final scope of work is still to be determined.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2019
Report considers downsizing Bobby Jones

Facing significant expenses, officials are weighing the possibility of shrinking the 45-hole golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
News Briefs

Planning Board OKs Brookside Estates site plan; Smoothie King slated for Mall at UTC; Officials lobby to secure Pentathlon World Cup

  • East County
  • News
The county is recruiting volunteers now to have on deck in case of an emergency.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 21, 2017
County looking for volunteers to help after disasters

The July 26 training session is part of a county effort to prepare for harder times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Corey anchored the Cardinal Mooney 4x800 relay to a second-place finish.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2013
Track teams race toward spring season

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney, Sarasota Christian and St. Stephen's boys and girls track teams opened their respective seasons during the ODA Quad Meet Tuesday, Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 26, 2012
June 26: 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
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Premier Sports Complex

In March, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced the name of its newest amenity as Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 22, 2014
Fatal accident on Midnight Pass Road

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday morning in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2023
Selby Gardens CEO elected Visit Florida chair

Jennifer Rominiecki will lead the state's official tourism agency for 2023-24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Bondi and Dan Higgs show of their youthful spirit in "Old Enough to Know Better" at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 5, 2015
Life's a Stage

Florida Studio Theatre breaks down stereotypes in their new documentary play assembled from nearly 100 senior Sarasotans: 'Old Enough to Know Better.”

  • Arts + Culture
File. Medical researchers recently chose Lakewood Ranch for a groundbreaking brain study.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2019
Area community, Harvard teaching hospital join forces on brain study

Lakewood Ranch officials have announced a partnership with several prominent medical entities, including a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, on a pioneering brain study.

  • East County
  • News
The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of the town-wide 250 tourism until pool that’s been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2014
Commission approves Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that will begin later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 12, 2016
The House of the Future:Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Paul Rudolph’s tiny house has a big impact at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Tie the knot on water

A floating Chapel on the Bay is being launched in Sarasota and is the only vessel of its kind in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Billy Burke, Kristy Landers, Lindsey Landers, Judy Landers-Niedenfuer and Adam Evans. Courtesy photos.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 3, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Summer roundup; Landers says yes to dress; Close encounters of the surprise kind; QUADRUPLE the fun; Whoa, Sally, that girl!

  • Arts + Culture
Bus service between the mainland and Longboat Key is an issue that concerns both the town and Sarasota County.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 17, 2018
Moving to one county will be a topic of discussion

Mutual issues will be discussed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Sarasota resident Bill Siedlecki, right, was presented with the FHSAA football official of the year award for the first time during the FHSAA Leadership Conference last month.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 30, 2014
Football official receives top call

The Florida High School Athletic Association recently honored Sarasota's Bill Siedlecki.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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