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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 10, 2024
Observer recommends

The common refrain and complaint you here about all county commission candidates is this: “The greedy developers control them.”

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The planned Bath & Racquet Club will have a residents' pool and a club pool.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 17, 2023
Neighbors challenge city's Bath & Racquet Club decision in court

A complaint filed by nearby residents alleges that the city failed to follow its own development rules and improperly considered their legal standing as aggrieved persons to deny hearing their appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A transfer of development rights proposal would allow owners of historic structures, such as the Palm Apartments next to the Embassy Suites hotel,  to sell height and density rights to other development projects in perpetuity.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2024
Pitch would allow historic buildings to sell air rights, preserve structures

If the transfer program proposal is adopted, owners of historic structures in the city of Sarasota could sell height and density rights to other development projects in perpetuity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 16, 2024
City manager describes retirement decision as 'heartfelt anguish'

Marlon Brown's letter of resignation tinged with emotion, gratitude and caution to maintain the city's course toward progress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An aerial view of the Lake Manatee Dam shows water being released.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 22, 2024
Questions linger over Lake Manatee Dam release

East County residents question why more water wasn't released from Lake Manatee ahead of Tropical Storm Debby.

  • East County
  • News
Sash & Sill is based at 501 Interstate Court, east of Interstate 75 near Fruitville Road.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 27, 2024
Shuttered Sarasota window and door company faces complaints, investigations

"There was never intent to defraud or steal money," the owner of Sash & Sill says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lofts on Lemon, which opened in fall 2022, is an example of what a city-owned workforce housing apartment complex might look like.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2023
Virtual workshop set for Sarasota affordable housing plan

Citizens may provide input on proposed text amendments for mixed use zones along corridors and commercial centers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Sessions, CEO of Willis Smith Construction, talks with former county commissioner Vanessa Baugh on the second floor back in May 2023 when the focus was still on finishing the first floor.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 20, 2024
Staff proposes $2.4 billion budget for Manatee County in 2025

Roads, parks and the Lakewood Ranch Library remain priorities in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Larger signs at north end access points encourage people to be more mindful of the shorebirds.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 23, 2024
Longboat reminds beachgoers no dogs are allowed

The Longboat Key ordinance protects shorebirds during nesting season, and dogs can place undue stress on wildlife.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of One Park West on Block 9 in The Quay. The building to the right is One Park on Block 1, both planned by Property Markets Group of Miami and New York.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 21, 2024
One Park West condo prices to top out at $3 million

Property Markets Group is taking reservations for the 75-unit companion condo tower to One Park in The Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 27, 2024
Longboat Key officials say more help is on the way, reentry timeline still uncertain

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi told community representatives there’s still uncertainties with the town’s water supply and infrastructure following Hurricane Helene.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Alexander Telfair started at the Medical Suite at the Paradise Center in September.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 2, 2024
New chiropractor starts at the Medical Suite at The Paradise Center

Dr. Alexander Telfair shared about his experience and his goals as he starts to work on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Town of Longboat Key and FDOT are discussing potential ownership options for the island's pedestrian underpass.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 24, 2024
Town engages in ownership discussions about pedestrian underpass

The Bay Isles Association recently approached the town of Longboat Key about taking over ownership of the island's only pedestrian underpass along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A roundabout at the Ringling Boulevard/Pine Place intersection is in the early planning stages.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
Ringling roundabout, Serena St. bridge among Sarasota transportation projects

The Sarasota City Commission was updated on impending and longer-range planning of transportation projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2024
Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence

Two men claimed they got lost after being kicked out of a nearby luxury hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch resident Olivia Weldon, 6, is torn between pizzas No. 3 (Fresh Market) and No. 4 (Michelangelo's).
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Library hosts first Pizza Taste-off

Teens were invited to a blind taste test of pizza from four different Lakewood Ranch establishments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Riverview High wideout Jaron Glover, seen making a catch against Richmond University in 2023, is expected to be a starter for Michigan State University in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2024
Sarasota football alums primed to make an impact on Saturdays

These athletes and others will be on your television screens starting this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Marlon Brown (left) will retire as Sarasota city manager on Oct. 15. Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson (right) has expressed no interest in replacing him.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 1, 2024
Senior city staff member may become interim city manager

An unidentified City of Sarasota director level employee is under consideration to replace the retiring Marlon Brown as the city plans for national search.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dreamer's Academy has now installed a dual-language library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
Interest grows in dual language programming within Sarasota school district

Dreamers Academy helped introduce the learning model in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Driving down Estero Boulevard, the main road that runs the length of Fort Myers Beach, the widespread destruction that Hurricane Ian wrought is still on full display.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2024
Condo owners hit again as Citizens requests 14.2% rate hike

Already facing increased assessments and association fees, the state’s condo dwellers may see insurance costs jump as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. looks for rate hike.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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