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Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Lourdes Ramirez

After people become acquainted with Lourdes Ramirez, they often ask if she has a law degree because of her expertise in county issues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota intends to get this abandoned parcel at 2303 Bahia Vista St. back on city tax rolls. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
City wants to clean up abandoned properties

The city's Code Compliance Division can now start the foreclosure process on abandoned parcels to clear the property titles, dispose of the properties and get them back on the tax rolls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Here is a rendering of the new South Fire Station 92. It is scheduled to open in April 2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 23, 2020
Zoning Board approves variance for south fire station

The new building for Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is scheduled to open in April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking reopened at the start of June, but then closed again on June 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 27, 2020
Longboat Key closures continue for at least two more weeks

Public beach parking, Longboat Key facilities and many amenities will remain closed because of concerns about COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
En Pointe is a proposed four-story structure on the interior of Golden Gate Point with four living units and parking for eight vehicles underneath. Five street parking spots are nearby.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
Golden Gate Point project sparks parking concerns

Members of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the supply of public parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1350 Main residents argue that those plans expired earlier this year, and any attempt to move forward with a development at the DeMarcay Hotel site should be required to begin the approval process anew.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Top Story — March: Condo residents sue city, Palm Avenue developer

The 1350 Main Residential Condominium Association has filed a lawsuit against the city and the owner of the DeMarcay Hotel property in an attempt to prevent the construction of an 18-story building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 25, 2018
Unicorp to demolish the Colony at no cost to Longboat

Orlando-based Unicorp National Developments has offered to demolish the buildings at the former site of the Colony at no cost to the town in preparation of constructing a St. Regis Hotel and Residences at the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 26, 2019
County approves increased fine in response to Siesta Key rental concerns

County agrees to implement greater fines in an effort to deter illegal short-term rentals on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
585 Halyard Lane in June, 2017
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Yearlong height fight nearly over

It's been nearly a year since the town first considered new height restrictions: so what's taken it so long?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Longboat: Florida’s safest small city

Online insurance data provider ValuePenguin says Longboat Key is the safest small city in Florida. Why do criminals stay away from the island?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Wilson, 80, has served on Longboat Key's code enforcement board for two years, he says.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 15, 2017
Former teddy bear mogul runs for Longboat's At-Large seat

Jack Wilson, 80, hopes to bring international business experience to the Longboat Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
YPG  board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

  • Black Tie
The last tenant at the DeMarcay Hotel moved out last summer, clearing the way for the construction of a new high-rise development.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2015
Condo residents sue city, Palm Avenue developer

The 1350 Main Residential Condominium Association has filed a lawsuit against the city and the owner of the DeMarcay Hotel property in an attempt to prevent the construction of an 18-story building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
During the Monday, July 1 City Commission meeting, commissioners amended the city code to add Payne Park to the list of parks that require dogs to be on leashes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
Briefs 7.3.13

City's street-paving project set to start July 8;traffic restrictions set for Fourth of July holiday weekend; City Commission Meeting Wrapup

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
Key property values rise for second year

Preliminary taxable values show that the island's taxable values rose by an average of 5.4% from a year ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
Business Observer

Crabtree, Maio join Habitat Sarasota board; Sarasota attorney named chairman of the law network; Public relations practitioner earns certification; All Faiths Food Bank adds new staff members

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvey Vengroff hopes to make the property that currently houses Bob's Train restaurant and Sarasota Fitness and Fight Club the site of 800 apartment units.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Entrepreneur pushes for affordable housing

Harvey Vengroff plans to ask the city to change its density regulations to allow him to construct an 800-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commission votes to allow additional freeboard with possible expansion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 3, 2024
Commission votes to allow additional freeboard with possible expansion

Town commissioners debated over how much optional freeboard to allow after a change in FEMA flood maps for Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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