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The development, a project called Del Tierra proposed by developer D.R. Horton, would be denser than a neighboring community, Country Meadows.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2013
Commissioners to review proposed 610-home community

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will review a plan for a 610-home community on the west side of Rye Road, south of Upper Manatee River Road, at its land-use meeting Thursday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
The development, a project called Del Tierra proposed by developer D.R. Horton, would be denser than a neighboring community, Country Meadows.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2013
Commissioners to review proposed 610-home community

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will review a plan for a 610-home community on the west side of Rye Road, south of Upper Manatee River Road, at its land-use meeting Thursday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
Bavaro's is renovating a building at 27 Fletcher Ave. that dates to 1925.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 11, 2018
Renovations begin on downtown pizzeria

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria plans to open a two-story restaurant near U.S. 301 and Main Street by July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 6, 2018
Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel -- again

Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 22, 2015
School Avenue fire sparks arson investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key will host a town employee health fair that’s also open to residents and Key business employees 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2015
Town prepares for upcoming health fair

The town of Longboat Key will host a town employee health fair that’s also open to residents and Key business employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The District at UTC, where the Super Target is located, falls within the project's overall boundaries.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2014
Planning Commission recommends UTC changes

The Sarasota County Planning Commission raised concerns over traffic and wetland mitigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners finished a series of budget workshops this week.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 30, 2014
Barbetta opposes Robarts spending

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta during a budget workshop Monday, voiced opposition to improvements planned for Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners also have a 7 p.m. regular meeting tonight at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, to review several budget line item changes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2014
Commission approves Colony extension

The Longboat Key Town Commission gave the association and other various Colony parties until Aug. 1, 2016 to file a building permit at Town Hall that aims to restore the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Louis and Diana Doyle, owners of the Ringling Shopping Center, have challenged the Sarasota City Commission's denial of a Walmart on their property.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 2, 2014
Commission to discuss Ringling Shopping Center suit

Sarasota city commissioners will meet in private Wednesday, to discuss a possible settlement strategy for the lawsuit regarding the 2013 Walmart denial.

  • Sarasota
  • News
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is giving Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties three more weeks to present a settlement that affected parties will sign.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2013
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Colony settlement extension granted; Commissioners reject Waterline Road development; Sarasota Memorial Hospital previews new Courtyard Tower; County commissioners break ground at Gulf Gate Library site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blue Oyster Cult will headline performances at Rockin and Ridin'   at The Ranch, part of Thunder by the Bay, on Jan. 8. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2017
2017 schedule off to thunderous start

Thunder by the Bay is just one of the special events to be presented in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock will assess employees in 2013. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in Review: Delve back into '12

One year ago, we helped you 'Delve into 12,' when we summed up 12 issues in our first edition of the year that we believed would define 2012. Were there signs of progress? Or more of the same? You be the judge, as we delve back into 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Our View

The public interest

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By April Doner |
  • August 27, 2012
Amazing Neighbors: Don the Unstoppable

Amazing Neighbors: Don the Unstoppable

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Chapel signs cell-tower lease

The Longboat Island Chapel signed a lease July 26 for a 150-foot cell tower to be placed on its property at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the Sarasota Housing Authority’s Lofts on Lemon project earlier this year, but so far, incentives have failed to produce other affordable developments in the Rosemary District.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2021
Committee identifies affordable housing strategies

An advisory board has presented the city with a suite of policy recommendations aimed at addressing a shortage of affordable residences in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
During the COVID-19 response, work has continued at Sarasota construction sites such as Epoch, a high-rise condominium project at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave. Business groups are concerned the virus could slow future construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2020
Business groups collaborate on COVID-19 policy advocacy

In an effort to stem the economic losses associated with the coronavirus, local organizations are lobbying for regulatory change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Our View: Traffic troubles

The picture is vividly obvious. Everyone can see the future: Traffic at Gulfstream and U.S. 41 and Fruitville and 41 is destined for gridlock. The imperative is convincing. Longboat, Sarasota and state officials must show what taxpayers expect: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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