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Although food trucks have appeared at events in Sarasota for years, the businesses were not permitted to operate without the city issuing a site-specific temporary permit.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
New regulations could legalize food trucks

Despite some concerns about potential issues with brick-and-mortar restaurants, the city offered an initial endorsement for mobile food businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 4, 2023
Van Wezel heirs demand name be removed from SPAC materials

Descendants of the Van Wezel family sent a cease and desist demand to the city and SPAC Foundation to stop using the Van Wezel name in promoting and fundraising for a new performing arts center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Verizon placed a 35-foot cell tower on the corner of North Shore Road to the left of the Longboat Key sign. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2022
Nine cell poles built in north Longboat, town awaits antennas and activation

Improvements in phone service are expected to begin no later than early 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Public Tennis Center nears completion

The town hopes to complete the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's $732,000 renovation project by Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2009
Islandside application moves forward

The town's Planning and Zoning Board will now review the Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside application next month. Public hearings will take place Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Fatality sparks push for signal

SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen wants a traffic light at the Post Boulevard and State Road 70 intersection.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Good Earth announced Main Street anchor

The Bradenton-based store will fill part of the space once claimed by Morton's Gourmet Market.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • January 6, 2010
Travel outlook

Make 2010 your year to be an 'Energetic Traveler.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At the Sarasota City Commission’s Monday, July 2 regular meeting, Lakewood Ranch-based Commodore Realty offered Sarasota city commissioners $3 million for the land — the price for which the parcel was last appraised.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2012
City land attracts two developers

Sarasota city commissioners have already directed staff to finalize a $1.4 million purchase contract. for 11.1 acres. But another developer wants the land for a mixed-use development and is willing to pay $3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates after scoring the final run of its 10-0 victory over New Port Richey River Ridge  to earn its first trip to the state semifinals. Photos by Brian Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Lady Mustangs slide into states

The Lakewood Ranch softball team will make its first appearance in the state semifinals after defeating New Port Richey River Ridge 10-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: John F. McCarthy

The county's interim executive director of community services is overseeing some of the county's biggest projects starting this year, including the Siesta Public Beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key resident Jim Eatrides is confident a cellular tower will fix the communication issues that exist on the north end of the island. The tower he proposes would sit behind the Longboat Island Chapel, which is visible in the background.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jim Eatrides

The Longboat Key resident and business owner must face a group of citizens this year who are against placing a cell tower on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Alan Roth watches as consultant Frank Kalpakis of Renaissance Planning, leads a small group through a visioning session at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall in December.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
State works toward longterm S.R. 70 vision

Lakewood Ranch residents say state should go to appropriate lengths to plan for expected growth.

  • East County
  • News
The Bath and Racquet Club has held previous workshops, including one on the project site designed to address concerns about a proposed seven-story building.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
Bath and Racquet redevelopment proposal advances

Residents remain opposed to plans for up to 207 residences and a seven-story building near the city’s southern border.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town purchased the former Amore restaurant property in early 2017 for $2.2 million to add to the acreage for the proposed Town Center venue.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Ringling president casts doubt on Longboat Arts Center fundraising

There is no donor excitement for theater

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 537 Schooner Lane.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 24, 2019
Deadline approaches on response to Longboat rental lawsuit

Property owners, managers have until this week to acknowledge town's legal action

  • Longboat Key
  • News
School Avenue cuts through the middle of Sarasota High School. The school district has been working for years to unify the campus, finally succeeding at Monday's commission meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2019
City approves permanent School Avenue closure

Despite objections from neighbors, the City Commission agreed to relinquish its control of a road segment that cuts through Sarasota High School’s campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city and Siesta Key residents have offered differing accounts of each side’s willingness to have a dialogue regarding the proposed Big Pass dredge.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
Siesta Key residents await Big Pass ruling

As the city mobilizes for a Lido Key renourishment project, opponents are preparing to make the case the plans violate county regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Shelin hopes to raise enough private money to build a monument to the city’s commitment to diversity. His ideal location is in Bayfront Park, a proposal the city is yet to fully endorse.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2019
Group proposes bayfront diversity artwork

A committee of local leaders, led by a former city commissioner, wants to erect a new monument in a park near downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new mall is coming before next season, builders hope — although they say it's hard to say for sure.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: New mall coming to City Island

After losing the new Mote aquarium to Nathan Benderson Park, the city hopes a shopping center can keep attracting visitors to the barrier islands.

  • April Fools
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