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Sarasota resident Jason Collins began coaching the South Florida Gymnastics boys team about 18 months ago.  Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2015
Coach earns acclaim

South Florida Gymnastics boys coach Jason Collins raises the bar as the 2015 USA Gymnastics Florida Compulsory Coach of the Year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 15, 2009
BRE student schmoozes with Obama

First-grader Kaylah Gunst met the president during the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Children's Congress June 22-24 in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • News
On March 3, members and officials of the YMCA celebrated the opening of the facility’s new $2.1 million, 13,000-square-foot addition, which has been under construction since September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2012
Year in review: March 2012, 'Ranch YMCA unveils expansion'

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

  • East County
  • News
FISA Executive Director Matt Smith, right, flips through Sarasota/Manatee’s bid, which SunCoast Aquatic Nature Center Association, including Paul Blackketter, left, of Benderson Development, submitted.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
International rowing body reviews park

Representatives of FISA visited Nathan Benderson Park this week to see if the site should host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
Following a ceremonial start to demolition, site clearing is expected to begin at the Sarasota Kennel Club in the coming weeks.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2024
Demolition set to begin at Sarasota Kennel Club

After 95 years, the 26-acre site on University Parkway will be cleared for unspecified future development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners are taking steps to finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 12, 2017
Commission taking small steps toward solving Siesta Key's parking problem

Commissioners agreed that a public lot at 6647 Midnight Pass Road would be the easiest option to pursue now.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A young hawk follows the author around the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, east of Naples.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2016
Moving childhood back outdoors

In the last 20 years, childhood has moved indoors.

  • Health
Manatee County is making sandbags available at four locations. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2019
Manatee County officials declare state of emergency

Officials have made sandbags available and they encourage the public to make preparations now.

  • East County
  • News
Town Hall employees lovingly call all gators in Lake Uihlein, "Happy."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2015
Ranch secures gator permitting change

Lakewood Ranch officials hope a new targeted harvest area permit will allow them to better monitor the conduct of gator trappers on property.

  • East County
  • News
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens reduced the proposed height of a parking garage on its bayfront site in hopes of winning the city's approval. The City Commission approved a preliminary portion of the Selby application Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2020
Selby Gardens master plan clears initial hurdle

The City Commission voted 4-1 to authorize the creation of a new zoning district, which will allow officials to formally consider a proposal to redevelop the bayfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The applications submitted to the city for Luxe on Tenth include plans for the ground-level footprint of the apartment complex at 1313 10th Street. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2021
Development plan sparks conflict on affordable housing policies

When the city receives a proposal for a new project, how hard can officials push for changes not explicitly required in the zoning code? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although The Bay Park Conservancy has already obtained site plan approval for the first 10-acre phase of the project, the private organization hopes to streamline the city’s review of future phases. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2009
Town seeks sand removal extension

The town of Longboat Key sent a letter Thursday, Sept. 10 to Gov. Charlie Crist stating the town still has significant problems with Port Dolphin's proposed natural-gas pipeline project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
Just The Stats

18 - Place Nicholas Caldwell came in during Monday's opening 400-meter freestyle at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at the CenturyLink Center, in Omaha, Neb.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County preps for landfill site improvements

Manatee County officials must approve changes to the Lena Road Landfill's general-development plan.

  • East County
  • News
Town staff will continue to meet with Hilton officials and project engineers throughout the summer to help speed up the project.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 29, 2013
May 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Hilton eyes October as project start date; Family Trade: Kibler Ranch; Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts; New P.F. Chang's construction wrapping up

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2011
Land deal made on Tara Bridge

Manatee County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $1.6 million deal to purchase land from developer Pat Neal as part of an eminent domain settlement agreement.

  • East County
  • News
Planned Arts Center
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
In the meantime . . .

Ringling College needs to raise $18 million for center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents both in support of Walmart and opposed to the supercenter spoke before the City Commission.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 26, 2013
In 3-2 vote, Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart

Commissioners Terry Turner, Shannon Snyder and Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw voted against the Walmart and in support of the appeal that was filed by residents Nov. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laurel Park residents near the Sarasota County Administration building are concerned about Benderson Development's plans for the site.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 2, 2023
Benderson to host stakeholder meeting for county administrative site

The three-day planning event will incorporate input from Laurel Park residents about the redevelopment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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