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The roundabout at 14th Street and U.S. 41 is among the network of roundabouts along Tamiami Trail planned by the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization through Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2023
Sarasota still has a ways to go to be a 'roundabout city'

Sarasota is among the state's leaders in converting intersections into roundabouts. On a national level, it's not even close.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is accepting applications for the Library Advisory Board. The new Lakewood Ranch branch is expected to open the first week in January.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 4, 2023
Manatee County seeks additional Library Advisory Board members

East County residents are eligible to apply for all four of the newly created seats on the board.

  • East County
  • News
River Club's Douglas Whitney, an architect for 43 years, always has loved drawing by hand. He is the only one in WBRC's Lakewood Ranch office to still have a drafting table.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch architect retires after 43 years

From Main Street restaurants to Tidewell Hospice House to R.E. Crawford Construction headquarters, Douglas Whitney has made his mark on Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tania Castroverde Moskalenko took over as CEO of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation in February.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • March 27, 2024
With new CEO at the helm, arts foundation builds Sarasota's next stage

Tania Moskalenko, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation's new CEO, knows what it will take to create a new performing arts center at The Bay — and it's a lot.

  • Arts + Culture
The Unit 102 condominium at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.65 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 27, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 11-15 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Sage LBK tops the week's sales at $5.65 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The new youth softball complex at 17th Street Regional Park will feature 220-foot outfield fences, conforming to collegiate and professional softball standards.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2023
Adult softball, funding strategy approved for 17th Street Park

Sarasota County commissioners authorized an additional $8 million spend for the now $65 million first phase of the regional park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kent Eschenbach and James Denner (right) pose with Larry Frankel (middle) on Siesta Beach.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 2, 2023
Photobomber conducts daily raids on unsuspecting beachgoers

Larry Frankel, also known as the Siesta Key Photobomber, keeps the smiles coming on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Mote Science Education Aquarium will be 110,000 square feet. Interior work will speed forward approximately in July.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 2, 2024
Construction speeds forward on Mote SEA with 2025 expected opening

Mote Science Education Aquarium construction should be complete around Thanksgiving with doors of the facility near University Town Center and Nathan Benderson Park opening in February 2025.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High baseball freshman Johnny Lackaff has shown an ability to get clutch hits this season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2024
Sarasota baseball and softball teams turn toward postseason

With a week to go in the regular season, some area teams are playing their best ball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Firefighter/EMT Blaze Belligan climbs the tower.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 25, 2024
Sarasota County fire station stays on top of rescue training

Sarasota County firefighters put their new rope-rescue equipment to the test.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sean Allison, Shannon Johnson, Chris Pfahler, Andrew Vac and Delesa Morris
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2023
Tidewell Foundation hosts Off the Clock

Interim President Delesa Morris says Tidewell is growing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The moms and babies have fun during Fit4Mom classes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch area offers support for new moms

Various local groups help mothers stay fit enough to handle the challenges of motherhood.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anna Kimbrell, 33, is one of 52 players participating in the 2023 All-American Women’s Baseball Classic Tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2023
All-American Women’s Baseball Classic returns to Sarasota

Ed Smith Stadium will host the event Nov. 17-19, as well as a special youth clinic on Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Myakka Rancher Jim Strickland says Florida residents have to think about what the future of the state will look like so they can make proper decisions today.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2024
Rancher says Manatee County faces key conservation decisions

Myakka's Jim Strickland says Florida is headed toward ecological disaster if the public doesn't deal with important issues now.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.27.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Following a ceremonial start to demolition, site clearing is expected to begin at the Sarasota Kennel Club in the coming weeks.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2024
Demolition set to begin at Sarasota Kennel Club

After 95 years, the 26-acre site on University Parkway will be cleared for unspecified future development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
General permits allow for mangroves to be trimmed to 6 feet measured from the sediment.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 28, 2023
Mangrove trimming under dispute with Florida environment agency

State regulations for trimming mangroves are strict due to the benefits that the plants can provide their ecosystems.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of the proposed second Ritz-Carlton Residences tower along the boat basin in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2023
Planning Board tables Ritz-Carlton Residences plan for The Quay

Concerns over impact on Belle Haven and the recreational trail cause Ritz-Carlton Residences II developer to request continuance for its proposed 78-condo tower on Blocks 7 and 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key now has a permitting process for propane and natural gas fire pits outside of structures. (File photo)
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key establishes permitting process for permanently installed fire pits

Developers can now build permanently installed fire pits through a town-issued permitting process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Team Europe's Robert Karlsson gives a disappointed look after his shot onto the No. 8 green at The Concession Golf Club on day two of the World Champions Cup. Karlsson and teammate Miguel Angel Jimenez would birdie the hole during the day's Six Ball session.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2023
Team International leads World Champions Cup by half point

Team USA is just a half point back with a struggling Team Europe in third at The Concession.

  • East County
  • Sports
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