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City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said the Rosemary District has seen an increase in nighttime parking activity thanks to new businesses such as the Mandeville Beer Garden.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
Rosemary District searches for more parking spaces

Thanks to the introduction of new businesses and increased residential building, the Rosemary District is working with the city to increase its parking stock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosemary District leaders such as Ian Black have expressed support for the expansion of the Downtown Improvement District.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 6, 2015
City Commission moves toward creation of DID expansion taskforce

As Downtown Improvement District leaders look to expand the taxing body into the Rosemary District, the City Commission has offered a preliminary seal of approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
Our View: Options to fix the meter mess

Don't do it. Don't tear out the downtown parking meters. Just bag them for now.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
News Briefs

World Rowing Championship logo revealed; Road closure extended; Manatee County School District to offer an app

  • East County
  • News
This home at 1808 Casey Key Road sold for $6.55 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2017
Casey Key home sells for $6.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Oct. 29

Check out a rundown of this week's news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
Plaza presents patriotic 'palooza'

Merchants in Lake Osprey Plaza will present the first Pelican Palooza Friday.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 673 Norton St. has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,110 square feet of living area. It sold for $719,000. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 6, 2013
Condominium at The Grande sells for $1.75 million

A condominium in The Grande at Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul and Sharon Steinwachs, of Longboat Key, sold their Unit 401 condominium at 4561 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Jonathan and Donna Perlin, of Nashville, Tenn., for $1.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 18, 2013
FST's WRITE A PLAY program heads to Israel

Florida Studio Theatre and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee bring program to Kiryat Yam, Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2010
Colony Lender pursues mortgage foreclosure

Colony Lender LLC partner David Siegal says that he is now moving forward with a foreclosure against Colony Chairman and owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • April 4, 2012
Find more than 10,000 eggs on LWR Easter Egg Hunt!

Find more than 10,000 eggs on LWR Easter Egg Hunt!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River running back Raymond Thomas
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 9

Braden River captures the Class 7A-District 11 title with a 35-0 shutout over Palmetto Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 15, 2010
Man on probation robs probation office

The 25-year-old added to his long criminal history by trying to steal his own probation paperwork.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laurel Park OKs city logo on neighborhood sign.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Observer Updates

Laurel Park OKs city logo on neighborhood sign; Alta Vista traffic circle undergoes modification; Village on the Trail receives a five-year extension; County makes new offer in struggle over city parks

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Conway A proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before a trial run to test its battery life.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Proposed downtown circulator takes a preliminary test drive

Two downtown stakeholders come together to drive an idea for free, accessible transportation for downtown visitors. The project plans to be privately funded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Manatee addresses irrigation concerns

Residents in the Mill Creek 7 Homeowners Association are concerned a recent dip in pressure for their reclaimed water may happen again. Manatee County has taken steps to correct the problem.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Our View: We recommend ...

In this year's election, District 2 and District 3 voters have an opportunity to begin changing the dialogue, direction and vision of the City Commission for the better.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch defender Jason Ferguson battles Manatee High’s Carlos Reyes and Johnny Salgado for possession.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2013
Return to Glory: Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team captured its first district title in four years with a 2-1 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Junior Emily Ruple and her teammates hope to win the Lakewood's first district title. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2011
Lady Mustangs set sights on history

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team finished a perfect 5-0 in the district during the regular season and played host to Largo in a Class 6A-District 12 semifinal Oct. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Nolan Peterson The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to renourish 1.6 miles of Lido Beach.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
The Army Corps sounds off on dredge backlash

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives say their intentions have been unfairly represented in the debate swirling around a proposed project to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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