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The city is interested in the Players Centre site for its location, seeking a place to provide parking for the bayfront post-redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
City explores purchase of Players Centre property

Staff has discussed the potential purchase of a $9.5 million property on U.S. 41 to provide parking for a redeveloped bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kris Brzostek points out an indent on a Quahog or hard-shell clam that could have been used as a tool by natives.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 4, 2016
Archaeologists dig up history at Phillippi Estate Park

Public is invited to observe experts unearth ancient tools and more Tuesday, Jan. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debbie, Lisa and Steve Simone opened the park in January.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Timberlane RV Park seeks expansion

The family-owned site on State Road 64 is ready for some new rigs.

  • East County
  • News
20 N. Washington Blvd.
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 22, 2015
Are 86 spaces a deal-breaker?

A parcel in a prime location at the corner of “Main and Main” generates one bid, even after a deadline extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A parking lot on North Adams Drive is one of two potential sites for a parking garage on St. Armands.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2015
City commissioners to discuss Circle parking problems

Today, the City Commission will hear an update on the St. Armands parking feasibility study — including potential avenues for constructing a long-awaited parking garage in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 6, 2015
Planning commission approves developer’s request to remove Bay Acres Avenue extension from obligation

In a tight 4-3 vote, the Sarasota County Planning Commission allowed the developer to abandon a road extension included in the Osprey Revitalization plan.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
News Briefs

Mar Vista's renovation receives commission approval; Boat and trailer committee to form after recommendation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners agreed to hire special legal counsel relating to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort public nuisance hearings last night at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2014
Commission makes board changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved an interlocal agreement last night between the town and the West Coast Inland Navigation District for a sand project that places sand from a site near Longboat Pass on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nolan Peterson Bay Island Park was closed March 28, 2013, for seawall repairs.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta seawall project remains stuck in limbo

The county is awaiting a decision in federal court before it restarts work on a seawall renovation at Bay Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Los Angeles-based interior architect Antonia Hutt commissions a Jorge Blanco iconic "Thinker" of her own.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 18, 2013
Sculptor Jorge Blanco installs a signature piece in Los Angeles

Where in the world is Jorge Blanco? When he's not in Sarasota, he's all over the world, and so are his sculptures. Most recently, he installed a private commission at a home in Los Angeles.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota, Manatee sandbag centers open in anticipation of heavy rains
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2025
Sarasota, Manatee sandbag centers open in anticipation of heavy rains

With a potential round of heavy rain possible this week, Sarasota County will open its sandbag-distribution sites from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 2.

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Sales for the Waldorf Astoria Residences in Sarasota kicked off on Jan. 28 with an event at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The 18-story building is expected to be finished in 2029.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 29, 2026
Sales for Sarasota's Waldorf Astoria Residences get underway

Condos in the 18-story building begin at $2.2 million and range from one to five bedrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The polo match will start at 1 p.m. during the Ponies for Pups fundraiser.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2018
Calendar — spring 2018

All the fun that's to be had in and around Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2009
Pipeline legal fees climb

If the $245,000 budget transfer is approved, the town will have spent $545,000 to dispute the placement of a natural-gas pipeline that affects sand sources.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 14, 2010
Code Enforcement staff builds case for challenge

Town officials allege that Key resident James Armstrong installed updates to his home without obtaining the necessary building permits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
BRU informed Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials of the pending fee changes earlier this month, and members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board learned details of the proposal during a meeting April 17.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Irrigation fees to rise 50%

Braden River Utilities, the entity that provides irrigation water to Lakewood Ranch, will be increasing its rates.

  • East County
  • News
Courtney Berger at the collegiate FIRA Regatta held in April at Benderson Park. Courtesy photos.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 6, 2011
Former Sarasota Crew member rescues fellow rower

Courtney Berger is the first NSU athlete to receive the national sportsmanship award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch may be forced to stop using its name because of a provision contained in the property's original land grant.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2011
JEOPARDY

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - Because of original land grants from the Spanish government, Lakewood Ranch may be forced to pay a $5 billion 'territorial payment' or change its name.

  • East County
  • News
Jerry Fogle and John Kretzer, manager of landscape operations, helped oversee the construction of the playground that opened Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Pioneer Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
City continues to prioritize parks and recreation

The official launch of a park district is an opportunity for the city of Sarasota to improve its public parks and continue long-term strategic work, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT officials will examine the effects of the temporary speed tables on speed and traffic flow.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2018
St. Armands speed table plans advance

St. Armands Circle stakeholders recommended moving ahead with a test of four temporary traffic-calming devices at intersections around the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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