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Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2024
Title IX rules: tyrannical fiat

When Washington bureaucrats shove their views on us by imposing new rules and new laws, blame Congress for giving the unelected wonks so much power.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The orange block is the current parking lot for the Sarasota County government center and is the only portion of the site owned by Benderson Development that is within the neighborhood.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 3, 2023
Laurel Park calls Benderson plans for county building an 'incursion'

More than 100 residents voiced concern over Benderson Development’s land reclassification request for a corner of Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flooding around noon Aug. 5 off Shadow Ridge Circle near Celery Fields
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby: By the numbers

A few statistics help tell the tale of Sarasota's latest storm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left, Rep. James Buchanan, Sen. Joe Gruters, Rep. Michael Grant and Rep. Fiona McFarland comprise the Sarasota County delegation in the Florida Legislature.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 17, 2023
With local delegation approval, much work lies ahead in quest to incorporate Siesta Key

Although the Sarasota legislative delegation approved taking Siesta Key incorporation request to Tallahassee, a referendum is a long way from reaching the ballot late next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Most of the upper canopy of the tree on Buttonwood Drive was trimmed on Nov. 14.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 26, 2024
Buttonwood Drive tree trimming proceeded as planned

The tree that stirred debate in Buttonwood Harbour was trimmed by professional arborists, removing the eagles nest but preventing property damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Chidsey Building is being restored as part of The Bay's Phase 2 project.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 31, 2024
The Bay undertakes restoration of historic Chidsey Building

The project is expected to be complete by summer of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County commissioners approve rezoning 17.8 acres of a 34.5-acre site off Linger Lodge Road, where D.R. Horton will build 99 town homes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 8, 2023
Town home project approved for Linger Lodge Road

Despite several public objections, Manatee County commissioners approved the D.R. Horton project in a 5-2 vote.

  • East County
  • News
Two indicted in Sarasota jury duty fine scam
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2025
Two indicted in Sarasota jury duty fine scam

The victim reportedly sent $12,000 to a woman impersonating a Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 26, 2023
Answers to the most-asked questions on affordable housing in Sarasota

With initial land-use changes in place, the city is embarking on more granular changes to open the doors for private development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key legal arguments based on longstanding laws
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • August 11, 2024
Siesta Key legal arguments based on longstanding laws

A reader weighs in on the upcoming Sarasota County Commission election and development on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ashton Tatangelo, Kym Copeland, Mary Gratehouse, Virginia Harshman and Kristin Oldham
  • By Janet Combs |
  • December 8, 2024
Women in Philanthropy honor 12 at Inaugural Soiree

The fundraiser at Katherine Harris's house was the first for the new organization.

  • Black Tie
The home at 550 Wedge Lane has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,649 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Wedge Lane tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
FDOT has opened the westbound span of Little Ringling Bridge (left) and inspections may begin on Sunday on the eastbound span.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2024
Westbound span of Little Ringling Bridge opens

The eastbound span may be closed sometime on Sunday to conduct inspections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Solid Waste Division Manager Rob Shankle assured the Observer that Manatee County's recycling program remains operational.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 14, 2022
Manager says Manatee County’s recycling program on solid ground

Although the city of Bradenton canceled its home recycling pickup, Manatee County says its program is going well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • November 22, 2024
J.L. Bainbridge’s Growth Benchmark: A Year of Success and Future Vision

The JL Bainbridge Team will continue to monitor market trends and companies that have strong performance and consistent earnings growth, and we will strive to adhere to our long-time company investment principles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Aeryell Dunnuck, a volunteer, hugs Carol Felts to congratulate her on winning the Manatee County Commission District 1 race.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 5, 2024
Manatee voters make statement by backing school tax referendum

Carol Felts completes Cinderella political story with victory in District 1 Commission race.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2023
Manatee County tops Florida's most frugal list in getting voters to polls

Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett says he knows how to trim the fat.

  • East County
  • News
The rescued sawfish in one of Mote's temporary holding tanks.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 16, 2024
Rescued smalltooth sawfish receives critical care at Mote

The rescue required efforts from multiple organizations to save a sawfish behaving abnormally. The sawfish is rehabbing under 24/7 observation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2024
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Grinch, in this case Kingsley Sim, appeared at the Santa's Grand Arrival Parade at UTC. His job, however, was to make people smile.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2023
Santa's Grand Arrival Parade not without a Grinch or two

Traffic congestion at UTC in Sarasota caused the expected social media firestorm.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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