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One of the early voting sites is the Supervisor of Elections office in downtown Sarasota, 2001 Adams Lane.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 26, 2018
Turnout nearly 23% after first days of Sarasota early voting

In-person balloting opened on Monday and continues through Nov. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judge Lon Arend addresses Tara residents who wish to comment on the settlement during a hearing Sept. 28.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2017
Tara residents rally to stop development

Tara residents may have a chance to prevent development at their community's entrance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2016
Medallion considers three plans

The 20-acre project is wedged between I-75 and Town Center Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates President and CEO Bob Sullivan has been with the organization overseeing Nathan Benderson Park since Aug. 15.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2017
Nathan Benderson Park organization CEO to resign

SANCA President and CEO Bob Sullivan, who’s headed the organization overseeing the site of the 2017 World Rowing Championships since August, plans to resign.

  • East County
  • News
The Shore restaurant on Longboat Key was once expected to open in June.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 25, 2017
Delays continue in construction of Shore on Longboat Key

Construction will resume with a new contractor, says restaurant co-owner Tom Leonard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2016
Eagles land at Triton Bend

The construction of a home on Triton Bend is delayed until May 1 due to a bald eagle’s nest near the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 16, 2016
Benderson sticking by Stickney Point plan

Benderson Development is still planning to develop 25 acres of land near Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The property, located in the 1900 block of Main Street, also houses Ker's WingHouse and the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 30, 2015
Hollywood 20 property owners announce three-phase redevelopment plan

The new owners of Main Plaza are plotting retail improvements, rehabilitation for the movie theater and a potential housing, hotel or conference space project on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 8.6-acre site, anchored by Regal Cinema’s Hollywood 20 theater, a YMCA branch, Ker’s Wing House and others, had been owned since 2005 by Connecticut-based Paragon Realty Group LLC. Paragon paid $40 million for the 1991 Main St. property.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2015
Hollywood 20 complex sells for $18.1 million

Investors plan to redevelop the landmark downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Freddy's offices said the store's opening is slated for late April.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 3, 2013
Steakburger chain makes state debut

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will move into an empty Arby's building.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Business Briefs

Intercoastal Medical Group to open new office; RE/MAX makes global push, hires global leader

  • East County
  • News
The "KidsTown Commission" addresses Sarasota City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo during National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 28, 2014
VIDEO: 'KidsTown Commission' tackles GWIZ dilemma

Children of city of Sarasota staff posing as commissioners during National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Thursday, debated building a Disney World-esque castle or aquarium on the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By David Conway |
  • May 1, 2014
Construction to begin on Main Street high-rise

A developer prepares to break ground on The Jewel. When finished in 2015, it will be the tallest building downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 3.81-acre vacant parcel at 5810 Gulf of Mexico Drive is designated as open space. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 24, 2014
P&Z Board votes for zoning changes of vacant parcels

The change will reflect the historic and future uses of two vacant properties on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2013
Developers plan Creekwood townhomes

Commission approves plans for 116 townhomes in the Creekwood community.

  • East County
  • News
Researchers attached electronic satellite tags to 35 whale sharks — the most whale sharks ever outfitted with satellite tags in one study.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 22, 2013
Mote monitors movement of whale sharks

From 2003-2012, project scientists studied the whale sharks by fitting 813 sharks with ID tags and examining underwater photographs of 956 sharks to document their movements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Wood, the youth minister at Church of the Redeemer, carries the cross during the 13th annual Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2025
Sarasota's Good Friday procession a seasonal tradition on Main Street

Some government offices are closed, and there will be no classes for public school students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction of Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay in The Quay is expected to be completed in late 2026.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2024
Contractor named for Quay condominium development

Kolter Urban will partner with Moss Construction to build Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teresa Mast and Alexandra Coe are running for the District 1 Sarasota County Commission seat.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2024
Mast, Coe square off for District 1 County Commission seat

The Aug. 20 primary election between the two GOP candidates appears likely to decide the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CASTO Managing Director of Southeast Development Michael Chadwick talks to the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance about his company's many projects.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2023
More restaurant choices headed to East County

CASTO executive talks about his company's many development projects in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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