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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
Apartment development on hold

North Trail redevelopment advocates say the vacant land is key to future growth on the trail. Unique zoning has created delays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • June 12, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
News Briefs

City to build State Street parking garage; energy-efficiency plan to save $2 million per year; community leader reveals her run for commission

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2014
Sarasota moves forward with I-75 overpass idea

Sarasota County commissioners have unofficially put a new overpass across Interstate 75 on the map.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River marching band members receive the 3A championships banner. Photo courtesy of Terri Behling.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2017
Braden River Marching Band wins state 3A title

Lakewood Ranch fails to reach 4A finals for first time in seven years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Our View

Final thoughts before Nov. 4

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
As crews complete construction of an 18-story condo at 624 S. Palm Ave., another developer is planning to build another high-rise next door.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2018
Downtown high-rises remain in demand

Another 18-story luxury condominium is coming to the bayfront, a sign of continued interest in high-end downtown residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before he warned students about the danger of drugs, Keith Kunzig, an NFL Hall of Fame member and crazed Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, greeted kids individually.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2012
Hall of Fame Buccaneers fan warns children about drugs

Hall of Fame fan Keith Kunzig shared his anti-drug message with Tara Elementary students Oct. 25.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2009
Pipe project to end this week

An emergency pipeline replacement project has turned a section of Dream Island Road into a dirt path and created noisy conditions for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A three-year contract with the police union includes a pension alternative the town originally proposed in March, at the start of the stalled negotiation process.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 31, 2013
Police union ratifies new contract

The 11 members of the Longboat Key Police Union have ratified a three-year contract offer that commissioners can now approve at their 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Media is managed by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, an industry giant with $66 billion of assets under management.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2014
Herald-Tribune parent firm sold for $280 million

The sale marks the second owner for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since late 2011.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nora White visits students at a pre-school in Tagbilaran, Philippines. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 2, 2011
Neighbors: Nora White

This medical missions volunteer doesn't clown around on the job.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission could now most likely review changes to its telecommunications ordinance and Comp Plan on second reading at its Jan. 6 regular meeting.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2013
Town seeks telecommunications extension

Town Manager Dave Bullock will seek a state extension so a telecommunications ordinance and Comp Plan amendment can be reviewed together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2010
Westway Drive home sells for $4.95 million

The sale is the second highest year-to-date sale on the Lido Key street.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ernie Kretzmer, 90, will be giving a substantial gift to the Sarasota Ballet so they can start building a new and much needed rehearsal space.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 16, 2015
The Gift of Giving: Ernie Kretzmer and the Sarasota arts

Their shared love of art brought them together. Now, Ernie Kretzmer is honoring his late wife, Alisa, with a new rehearsal studio for the Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Dean Kalahar is a Sarasota resident and teaches economics at Sarasota High School.
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • September 13, 2012
My View: Show up for school

It's that time of year again when we assume children are back in school and that being absent is due to illness or extraordinary events.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 12, 2014
Home of the Month: School Spirit

Small on space but big on style, this Modernist gem continues to dazzle.

  • Arts + Culture
Kathy Bolam, a Venice retiree, wants Sarasota County voters to amend the county charter to restrict county commissioners from spending taxpayers’ money on nonprofit services. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 18, 2011
Government contracts with nonprofits: good doing or wasteful spending?

Local governments contracting with nonprofits for services spend millions of taxpayers' dollars each year. The strategy has its supporters and detractors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Partners to develop remaining Country Club East land

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and a real-estate investment firm are partnering to develop 475 acres.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Kelly Kirschner opposes changes to the structure of the city manager's office.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Mayor opposes charter change

Mayor Kelly Kirschner criticized proposed changes to the power structure in City Hall; the city manager called the changes unnecessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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