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Mayor Hagen Brody placed the item about zoning code updates on the commission's agenda, expressing a desire to produce a series of revisions by the end of the year.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2021
City revisits zoning code overhaul

Three years after abandoning a complete rewrite of city zoning rules, the commission is asking staff to pursue comprehensive changes in commercial and mixed-use districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Clark says faith and family are the keys to everything.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2024
Foundation leader keeps connection with community strong

Mark Clark brings his passion for family into his work leading the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Todd Schlorf keeps the tradition strong in honor of his parents Dick and Donna Schlorf.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 10, 2024
National tennis tournament hosted titleholders from around the country

In its 21st year, the Masters Clay Courts National Tennis Tournament hosted players from ages 50 to 90 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert E. Willis Elementary's Kaitlyn McIntrye, Aly Martinez, Jelena Konatar and Izzy Nunez participated in the world VEX competition. If the referendum fails, STEM opportunities for students could lessen.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2024
School tax referendum poorly designed, but worth supporting

Manatee district must do better job of adding salaries to its general budget.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 18, 2024
Public comments remain hot topic for school board

The Sarasota County School Board approved several new staff positions and the use of an AI-based writing instruction program.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch High senior Jonathan Leatt currently ranks ninth in the 800-meter run in 4A Region 3 after posting a 2:01.09 on Feb. 28.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 4, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

Leatt helped the Mustangs win the Lakewood Ranch Invitational with three top-three finishes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2025
Neighborhood watchman rams pickup truck with golf cart

A resident accuses a repairman of speeding through his neighborhood and, to make a point, strikes his vehicle with a golf cart. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Daniel Bradshaw, the principal of Parrish Community High School, and Carol Ricks, the principal of Myakka City Elementary School, man the registration desk at Myakka City Elementary as it serves as a shelter during Hurricane Milton.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2024
Hurricanes have financial impacts on school districts in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County budgets $1.5 million annually for schools to serve as shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
Board members Tim Enos and Bridget Ziegler praised Sarasota's efforts in school safety.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 19, 2024
School board addresses rise in school threats, approves temporary staffing

The Sarasota County School Board discussed efforts to keep students safe, as well as issues with filling vacancies.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Debbie Shaffer, a member of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, is excited to see the drone in action.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hits the road

The alliance hosted an "Innovations in Healthcare Training" road show for its members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cindy McCollough, founder of TANKS, Inc., has a one-on-one with Marmalade. It can take months to build trust with some of the rescues. Others will never let a human handle them.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 30, 2024
Myakka City sanctuary takes in senior and special needs cats

TANKS Inc. is home to 50 cats, seven beagles and five steer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Even your dog can practice downward facing dog at Yoga in the Park at Waterside Place.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 27, 2024
HOA board votes to pull Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' funding

The Country Club Edgewater Village Association board says its residents are not obligated to support the nonprofit.

  • East County
  • News
A massing model presented by Renzo Piano Building Workshop shows the four Sarasota Performing Arts Center along North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 3, 2024
Questions linger for performing arts venue implementation agreement

Following a rousing concept reveal last week, city commissioners dig into the details for the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the resilient shoreline portion of The Bay park Phase 2.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 9, 2024
The Bay pledges no Phase 2 overspending

Despite rising costs, Founding CEO AG Lafley told the Bay Park Improvement Board that it will not overspend the $48 million public portion of construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Hess and Mitch Good opened El Melvin Cocina Mexicana in 2019. El Melvin has recently been the subject of late-night noise complaints from nearby residents.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 16, 2023
Sarasota residents sound off on downtown late-night noise

A city planning staff workshop on zoning text amendment changes for bars and restaurants morphs into complaints over loud late-night music.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enzo Frascone, 4, asks Debby Alexander to help him identify a shell.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 10, 2025
Shell show provides education and shell spectacle

The event, hosted by the Sarasota Shell Club, combined artistic and scientific displays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andy Guz, the chief executive officer for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, has led the hospital through several expansions.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 27, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO takes new post

Andy Guz was promoted to CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital.

  • East County
  • Business
The six amendments
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 9, 2024
The six amendments

Every four years, Florida voters face a flurry of proposed amendments to the state constitution. This year, six proposed amendments will be on the ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Colleen Collandra
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 10, 2024
Longbeach Cafe celebrates 10 years at Whitney Plaza

The restaurant keeps people coming back with delicious food, friendly service and consistent experiences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
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