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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
More hotel details emerge

A city committee still is weighing the merits of two, competing proposals for a Palm Avenue hotel site next to the garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

WCI Communities introduces two new neighborhoods; The Founders Golf and Social Club sees record membership; RE/MAX Platinum Realty opens in Lakewood Ranch; Manatee Glens Hospital unveils redesign

  • East County
  • News
Selby President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki addresses the audience at a community workshop at City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2018
Selby Gardens master plan remains controversial

An updated proposal to renovate the botanical garden’s campus drew a mixed reaction from neighbors, with many concerned about the project’s effects on traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Howard Rooks will sell the Amore building to the town of Longboat Key for $2.2 million.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Town OKs deal to buy Amore

The $2.2 million deal adds another two acres to the future site of the Longboat Center for Arts, Culture and Education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Funding in the new state budget advances improvements at the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 70 by five years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Interchange improvements on horizon

I-75 corridor receives advanced funding

  • East County
  • News
Bridgewater'           s Laura Whinfield points stands at the community'           s entrance off White Eagle Boulevard and points across the road, where SMR plans an entrance into its biotech park project called CORE.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2017
Bridgewater residents express CORE concerns

Truck traffic is the main concern related to a request for light industrial zoning in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The site map shows the existing and planned expansion of Plymouth Harbor.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2025
Plymouth Harbor retirement community plans major expansion

The addition of 153 more residences and parking structure will help the 59-year-old Plymouth Harbor retirement community reduce its five-year waiting list and parking shortage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Mandell's work at Bobby Jones Golf Club included creating 22 acres of wetland as part of an adjacent nature park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 29, 2023
Golf course architect honored for Bobby Jones environmental achievements

Richard Mandell is among nine winners of the 2023 American Society of Golf Course Architects Environmental Excellence Award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Kobi Karp Architecture rendering of the 18-story Adagio luxury condo tower as viewed at the northwest corner of South Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 28, 2026
Adagio receives partial staff sign-off; adjustments still required

The dual-tower Florida Live Local Act condo development would bring 193 residences to the former U.S. Garage site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner said there has been a significant increase in interest for voting by mail in this year's election.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
Sarasota’s primary elections: What you need to know

Between the effects of COVID-19 and a switch to new election formats in the city and county, the Aug. 18 primary will be a new experience for voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The site plan proposed by Ringling College of Art and Design must be approved by the Town Commission.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Ringling College releases plan for Longboat Arts Center

The donation-funded, proposed Longboat Key Arts, Cultural and Education center could cost more than $18 million, by 2022 dollars.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A proposed parking garage on the Selby campus would be four stories, with an additional story on a portion of the structure for a rooftop restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Timeline of Key Club's redevelopment plans

A look at the Longboat Key Club's redevelopment plans from February 2003 to now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although some residents near the event site complained about the noise associated with live music, at least one city official defended a schedule that called for festivities to continue until 11 p.m.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2021
Officials reflect on first installment of Fresh Fridays

Although some organizers were enthusiastic about the November launch of a downtown event series, others thought the results were inconclusive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 21, 2022
Manatee School Board plans to sell property in east Bradenton

The school district sells 17-acres to offset the cost of 30-acres in Parrish for a new middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Becky Ayech has held fundraisers to help preserve the Old Miakka Schoolhouse for the past 39 years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2024
Old Miakka Fall Hootenanny benefits schoolhouse

Becky Ayech has put on the "country" fundraiser for 39 years.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A 96-unit affordable housing development is proposed for county land at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail. All units will be priced attainable for those earning 80% or less of the area median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 21, 2023
96-unit attainable housing project proposed for Tamiami Trail

All units will be priced at an attainable level for renters at 80% or below area median income.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2009
Olympian: Rowing site 'world class'

Rowing Olympic gold medalist Jason Read told local business owners the rowing site being planned by Benderson Development and Sarasota County would be an economic catalyst for the area.

  • East County
  • News
The scam website was located at www.manatee-sheriff.org. The actual Manatee County Sheriff's Office website can be found at https://manateesheriff.com.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 30, 2020
Fake Manatee County Sheriff's Office website raises red flag on scams

The website was pulled down within a week, but Manatee County Sheriff's Office is still raising awareness about this scam and others.

  • East County
  • News
The Payne Mansion is one of two structures Selby Gardens wants to add to the city’s historic register before implementing a campus master plan that will include significant renovations and new construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
Selby plans generate historic preservation concerns

As Selby Gardens seeks historic designations for buildings on its property, neighboring residents want to discuss the best way to honor the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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