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Sites 1 and 2 are 1442 and 1456 22nd St. Site 3 is the location of Bertha Mitchell homes, which Sarasota Housing Authority is seeking to redevelop into a public housing community of up to 50 units per acre.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2024
More affordable housing is coming to Newtown

The City Commission approved zoning text amendments to clear the way for Sarasota Housing Authority to build up to 770 units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myakka City Elementary School second grader Lydia Powell listens intently and follows along as second grade teacher Karen Washington reads aloud. Early childhood education is a priority for the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2024
Manatee School Board proposes new allocations for referendum

The referendum, which is on the ballot in November, could include athletics, early childhood education, and school safety and security.

  • East County
  • Schools
A 96-unit affordable housing development is proposed for county land at 4644 N. Tamiami Trail. All units will be priced attainable for those earning 80% or less of the area median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 21, 2023
96-unit attainable housing project proposed for Tamiami Trail

All units will be priced at an attainable level for renters at 80% or below area median income.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Harmer is the town manager of Longboat Key and writes a monthly newsletter about community happenings.
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • June 2, 2022
Longboat Key's June Newsletter

Town Manager Tom Harmer's monthly report on community happenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Team Europe captain Darren Clarke said he'll have to play smart while navigating the course at The Concession.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2023
World Champions Cup golfers impressed by The Concession

The PGA Tour Champions event begins Thursday and runs Friday and Sunday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book

Longboat Key resident Barbara Mishkin's new children's book, "TIP's Magical Journey: The Ride of Discovery and Inspiration," has received multiple awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High junior pitcher Allison Cole finished the 2024 season with a 1.40 ERA and a 14-5 record over 124.2 innings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2024
Riverview High softball wins with a smile

The Rams are 12-3 thanks to commanding pitching, timely hitting and a lot of joy.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Siesta Key resident Barry Weisblatt wants to shake up the music scene in Sarasota with his WhiteLeaf Events.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 13, 2024
Siesta Key producer wants to add more music to Sarasota's arts scene

Barry Weisblatt is teaming up with McCurdy's for Music Mondays and also launching WhiteLeaf Private Concert Club.

  • Arts + Culture
Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2024
Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID

A customer attempting to buy cigars at a convenience store threatened to return later and beat up the clerk. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Musical prodigy Grace Kelly will perform at the Sarasota Jazz Festival on Thursday, March 21.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota Jazz Festival gets back in the groove

The festival returns to the Municipal Auditorium for the first time since 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
The Grinch himself joins the 2021 Village Holiday Parade on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2022
The best things to do this season on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By RONTO |
  • October 26, 2023
Ronto Announces Approval for The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota

Pre-construction pricing starts from $2.2 million.

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  • Real Estate
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"The Last Colony" by Patrick Van Eyck was the runner-up play in the 2022 Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 9, 2024
Ten-Minute Play Festival tackles big stories in tight narratives

Eight plays written by Florida dramatists will compete in Theatre Odyssey's 19th annual festival Jan. 11-14.

  • Arts + Culture
Boaters anchor near Jewfish Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2024
Jewfish Key files petition for removal from town of Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key must now conduct a feasibility survey to consider the petition for contraction or deannexation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob and Michele Bowermaster live along the Braden River in East County. Bob Bowermaster earned two Purple Hearts for his service with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2023
Vietnam battles still take a toll on East County veteran

U.S. Marine Bob Bowermaster tells of the Nông Sơn Mountain attack that left him with two bullet wounds and shrapnel injuries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Scholarship Committee Chair Peggy Lammers with recipient Grace Lucas, recipient Samantha McLeod, Jeffrey Nunes and recipient Jessica Burdette (Photos by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 25, 2022
Longboat Island Chapel awards 10 scholarships to local students

The students each received $1,500 for tuition, boarding and books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Felicia McDermott
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 27, 2024
New marketing manager steps up LBK chamber's social media

Felicia McDermott will help the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce recruit more members and grow its online presence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High mourns loss of longtime principal Edward Brown Jr.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2023
Riverview High mourns loss of longtime principal Edward Brown Jr.

One retired teacher called Brown Jr. "The founding father of Riverview High School."

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Longboat Key Garden Club led Longboat Key's 2023 Freedom fest parade as the Grand Marshal.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 5, 2023
Freedom Fest kicks off Longboat Key's Fourth of July just right

The Longboat Key Chamber started its Independence Day celebration with a butterfly release, a patriotic dog costume contest and the shortest parade in America.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Team USA Captain Jim Furyk poses with Gene Storm and Emily Storm at the World Champions Cup block party at Waterside Place. Emily Storm is on the golf team at Lakewood Ranch High.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 9, 2023
World Champions Cup fans get close to the players at block party

Ernie Els, Jim Furyk among the PGA Tour Champions stars who took photos with the fans at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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