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The newsstand near Mattison’s City Grille on Main Street has generated concern from some downtown business owners, but the publications in the stand want it to remain.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2020
Downtown merchants take aim at newsstands

A group of business owners wants to remove a newsstand from Main Street and Lemon Avenue, but the city is still considering alternative options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to instituting new safety guidelines for workers, Sarasota Memorial Hospital has announced plans to furlough some employees because of a decline in revenue linked to COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota leaders track spread of COVID-19

Nearly a month after the first diagnosed COVID-19 case in Sarasota County, health professionals and public officials are closely monitoring the growth of the disease.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sean Walters, senior manager for the Bradenton Area Sports Commission, says future improvements at Premier could eventually include more bleachers or other modifications to the stadium. Those plans are not yet under way.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
Manatee County thinks big at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

Visitor's Bureau plans $500,000 expansion of Premier improvements.

  • East County
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District originally envisioned a sign extending over Main Street as an entry point into downtown, though the group is now interested in considering a variety of options for the scale of any project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2018
Downtown group talks signs, wayfinding

The Downtown Improvement District is considering a contest to find a design for gateway sign at a key entry point to the city’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rain clouds began rolling in the morning of Aug. 28. By Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • August 28, 2019
Longboat residents, leaders prepare for Dorian's gray weekend

Remain informed about storm's progress in Atlantic, fire chief and town manager say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope the county will move quickly toward a land-use deal.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2018
County pushes for Mote agreement

Despite points of contention, Sarasota County commissioners are anxious to strike a land deal for aquarium.

  • East County
  • News
The city has designated spaces in the parking garage, a surface lot and alleys for St. Armands Circle employees to park with a permit. Circle businesses are concerned about a potential shortage of permits.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2019
City addresses St. Armands parking questions

Businesses are raising concerns about employee parking permits, but city officials believe the new paid parking system is working well.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A visitor to the State Street parking garage grabs a ticket Feb. 17 from the newly installed paid parking machines.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
Garage paid parking draws early complaints

City parking officials believe users will quickly grow comfortable with a paid parking system in the State Street and Palm Avenue garages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2017
Raise the millage?

Sarasota County officials floated the idea last week of raising property taxes. They also agreed to pump $22 million into a stadium for the Atlanta Braves. Talk about a disconnection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Referendums such as the town of Longboat Key's beach project and even the 250 tourism-unit pool are safe, because they were approved before the June 1, 2011, deadline.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 31, 2013
Density measure rendered useless

A referendum the town's registered voters approved in November is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Letters to the Editor

It's Time we say 'enough time'; It's past the time; Consider the ramifications

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photo by David Conway Army Corps officials explain in detail the findings of their report, which presents models that show the dredging of Big Pass would have negligible effects on Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Siesta residents skeptical on dredging

Lido Key residents are beginning a public push for a proposed project to renourish the Lido shoreline, while Siesta Key residents want more evidence it won't harm their beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2014
City Commission backs Sarasota Police Foundation

Despite Mayor Shannon Snyder's earlier criticism, the Sarasota City Commission offered unanimous support for a charitable group aimed at helping the SPD.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 11, 2025
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor

Saundra Rahn served the community for more than 20 years as an elected official.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Is Manatee County out on a wire with bridge plan?

Engineers begin planning for a suspension bridge at Fort Hamer.

  • April Fools
The town of Longboat Key is taking steps to condemn and demolish the house at 6541 Gulfside Road, nicknamed the Half Moon House.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 20, 2026
Town sends compliance agreement to Half Moon house owner

The town of Longboat Key proposed a June 1 deadline for repairs to avoid forced demolition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Wemple. Rick Mills became named superintendent of the Manatee County School District in March.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Battle ready

Superintendent Rick Mills' strategy to get ahead of the district's financial trouble combines precision with collaboration.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Our View: The county offices ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2021
Bobby Jones nature trails reopen

Work completed on demolition of buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The drug drop box at SPD headquarters is available year-round.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota PD partners in DEA National Take Back Day

Unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs may be dropped off at two Sarasota locations on April 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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