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Bradenton officials are actively pursuing an affordable housing development in an area in need of redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2015
The art of creating affordable housing

Bradenton is pushing ahead with a workforce housing project in an artist community, while a similar effort in Sarasota has languished for months. What separates these two proposals?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

School District promotes early registration for students

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, Suzanne Atwell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to runoff

Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman all qualify for a runoff election. The runoff election will be held Tuesday, May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Incumbents Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans all retained their Town Commission seats.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2013
Incumbents win re-election to Longboat Commission

Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Terry Gans and Phill Younger won re-election to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Eubanks. This Greenbrook Village home, which has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,177 square feet of living area, sold for $570,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 31, 2013
Greenbrook Village home sells for $570,000

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, sold the home at 15122 Sundial Place to Aaron Apostolico, of Bradenton, for $570,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Merchants await opening of State Street garage

As the city delays the opening of the State Street parking garage until the end of May, businesses are continuing to weather the impact of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Shay, Siesta Key Association president, and Walt Olson with the Siesta Key Condominium Council talk with FDOT representatives about the possible roundabout.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 11, 2015
FDOT holds public workshop on potential Siesta Key roundabout

FDOT has presented the same information at two Siesta Key Association meetings in February and November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sen. Nancy Detert walks with Gov. Rick Scott as he tours Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2013
Scott visits regatta venue

Gov. Rick Scott also honored a local businessman with the Governor's Business Ambassador Award.

  • East County
  • News
The suspect fled eastbound in a black Chrysler 300. The area was searched but the suspect was not located.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 16, 2012
Applebee's employee robbed on patio

An employee was robbed of $135 while checking email on his phone. The suspect has not been located.

  • East County
  • News
Some Villagers want the town to enforce an ordinance on this piece of town-owned land along Bayside Drive that would force the cleanup of boats that have been stored here for years. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2015
Town manager docks Village boat issue

Citing concerns over a lack of public participation during summer meetings, Town Manager Dave Bullock wants to postpone an issue some residents raised regarding boat storage in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 21, 2015
County, staff score high on citizen survey, with caveats

Commissioners are warned not to ignore numbers from certain demographics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 9, 2015
Coastal Living features Sarasota as ‘Dream Town'

Less than one month after TripAdvisor named Siesta Key home to the No. 1 U.S. beach, Sarasota continues to gain national prominence with a nod from Coastal Living Magazine

  • Sarasota
  • News
Twelve-year-old Buttercup and her owner, Ronna Williams, are frequent participants in the Lucky Dog Parade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Irish Celtic Festival serves Irish Relay on tap

The Lakewood Ranch event launches new attraction to rival Lucky Dog Parade.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 17, 2013
Sarasota Bay Water Festival seeks submissions for photo contest

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival has announced the 'I Love Sarasota Bay' photo contest returns this fall with the theme, 'Celebrating the Beauty and Importance of Sarasota Bay.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
CRA Advisory Board recommends project

An advisory board will recommend the city approve seven downtown projects and a roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The show is a fundraising effort for the newly formed conservatory, which will be performing the same variations at the Youth America Grandprix, the world's largest ballet competition. Courtesy image.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Ballet: 'Holiday Variations'

Don't miss the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance perform classical variations from multiple famous ballets in "Holiday Variations."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 1, 2012
The Tiger R'orr'd

The Tiger R'orr'd

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"The Dixie Swim Club" runs through June 22, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Dixie Swim Club'

'The Dixie Swim Club' is making a big splash this month at The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Do not destroy Gill, even if you disagree with him; Rev. Gill has served the chapel well; We hope Island Chapel does not oust Gill; The perfect clergyman does not exist

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 22, 2009
Developer Pat Neal: "We are moving out of the recession"

Neal Communities has posted sales records despite a downturn in the economy. How is the local construction company doing it?

  • East County
  • News
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