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Sarasota County staff have recommended against allowing a developer to remove wetlands for the proposed University Station.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 1, 2016
Top Story — December: Whole Foods, Wawa locations face zoning hurdles

Sarasota County staff have recommended against allowing a developer to remove wetlands for the proposed University Station.

  • East County
  • News
Lost Lagoon's original design includes a lazy river, a wave pool, a coaster slide and other features. File rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Water park proposal goes swimmingly

Manatee Lost Lagoon will resume negotiations with the county to produce a major tourist attraction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 22, 2016
Benderson seeks waiver and extension to plan "Fruitville Initiative"

The Commission will consider whether to allow Benderson to present a rezone request before the required time elapses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spicy Buffalo cauliflower is just one of California Pizza Kitchen'  s non-pizza offerings. The restaurant opens in Sarasota on Monday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2017
California Pizza Kitchen ready to open in Sarasota

Mall at University Town Center adds another dining opportunity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner 3.10.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 1, 2013
Density change clears the way for coffin apartments

The small units will range from 20 to 75 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
SIDELINES

8U River Dawgs win baseball tourney; River Strand tops Stoneybrook; IMG hoops players sign scholarships

  • East County
  • Sports
Jammeria Higdon
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams qualify for state meet; ODA track teams post top-11 finishes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Police increase marine patrol

Police Chief Pete Cumming hopes to train the majority of his officers to patrol the waters by the end of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Camille Giardina
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2013
Sidelines

Enjoy the top sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gregory Goodrid and Stephanie Goodrid Lawson, of Indianapolis, sold their Unit 304 condominium at 2675 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Raymond Hurd and Mimi Hurd, trustees, of Lebanon, Tennessee, for $2.15 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Veinte tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Unit 244 condominium at 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,369 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 11, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 26-30 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Grand Bay tops the week's sales at $1.45 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Shelter staff were at the entrance to welcome visitors.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 26, 2024
Sarasota residents settle into place at Southside Elementary shelter

The site is one of 12 evacuation centers operated by Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fixed-span bridge is the right choice for Longboat for many reasons
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • February 28, 2026
Fixed-span bridge is the right choice for Longboat for many reasons

In addition to being a lower-cost, more fiscally responsible option to construct, a fixed-span bridge is cheaper to maintain and operate over the long run as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Observer critic’s picks for Sarasota live theater in 2024
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2024
Observer critic’s picks for Sarasota live theater in 2024

From gut-wrenching drama to reimaginings of Shakespeare, there's something for everybody on Sarasota stages in 2024.

  • Arts + Culture
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2024
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?

Columnist tries to overcome anxiety to try two new apps that will benefit Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Who… who… who… is in there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"Gay Chorus Deep South'' chronicles the tour of The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus and The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir through the Southern states.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 18, 2019
Sarasota film festival independently fabulous

The 2019 Fabulous Independent Film Festival puts the contemporary LGBTQ experience in focus from Sept. 25-29.

  • Arts + Culture
After serving more than nine years as City Manager, Tom Barwin will leave his position as top administrator next month.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 10, 2020
City Manager Tom Barwin prepares retirement plan

Barwin, who has served in the city manager role since 2012, plans to discuss transition planning at a meeting next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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