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Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 25, 2013
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing

The public comment session of the Tuesday hearing could run more than four hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments that can be built on lots just outside the communit'’s boundaries. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
City postpones Laurel Park buffer decision

Downtown neighborhood is split on a development buffer zone concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
MTI hosts 9/11 blood drive

As the nation remembers the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Manatee Technical Institute will commemorate the tragedy with a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, at its main campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, in front of Braden River High Schol.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 28, 2021
This week in A+E: Dec. 30 to Jan. 6

New Year's celebrations, plays, concerts and comedy dot the calendar in the first week of January.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Riverview High junior Luis Castaneda finished second in the discus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luis Castaneda

The Riverview High thrower is tops in Class 4A in the discus (171 feet, 11 inches) as of March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Work is scheduled to begin in June.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 14, 2020
Bridge project planners host open house

Thursday event designed to answer questions about New Pass span work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An empty chambers from Longboat Key's Town Hall is pictured.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 2, 2020
Longboat Key reverses course, commission to meet virtually on Oct. 5

The decision comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida municipalities’ ability to hold virtual-only meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allison Coleman, a second grader at Myakka City Elementary School, snuggles with Ruby Sue, the school's future therapy dog, while reading to her.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 28, 2023
Therapy dogs gain popularity in East County schools

Myakka City, McNeal and Tara elementary schools see benefits of having therapy dogs on campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
Toby Schwenk (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Toby Schwenk

The Sarasota Military Academy junior, who swims for Booker High, won the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle Oct. 28 at the team's district meet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Donal O'Shea, pictured here at his inauguration ceremony in 2013, will have served nine years as New College of Florida’s president when he steps down next summer. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2020
New College President Donal O’Shea announces retirement

O’Shea will step down from his position on June 30, 2021, following the end of the college’s academic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Graci McGillicuddy was presented with a $50,000 check from Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and player Victor Hedman. Photo courtesy Tampa Bay Lightning Community Heroes program.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 20, 2014
Tampa Bay Lightning honors Graci McGillicuddy

McGillicuddy received the Lightning Community Hero of the Year award at the Oct. 11 hockey game.

  • Sarasota
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Jolene Bryant has helped Rebecca McCullough plan "Haunted Nights" at Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 11, 2022
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions hosts special Halloween event

Despite damage from Hurricane Ian, famous ranch will host "Haunted Nights."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Renourishment of Lido Beach will receive $1 million in state appropriations in 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 17, 2022
City's 2023 legislative priorities include $5M for infrastructure

The Sarasota City Commission received and approved a report for 2023 legislative priorities and state appropriations that includes $1 million for Lido Beach renourishment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 12, 2021
J. McLaughlin hosts Sip and Shop for Save Our Seabirds

Store manager Melanie Dale is kicking off a full month of Sip and Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Maureen Merrigan, BJ Bishop and Mike Haycock posed for a picture at Monday afternoon's Town Commission meeting.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 15, 2021
Three Longboat Key commissioners run unopposed

No one filed to run against incumbent commissioners Mike Haycock, BJ Bishop and Maureen Merrigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 2, 2022
Welcome back: What you missed on Longboat Key

There was a lot of news while you were gone. Here are the top 10 stories of the spring and summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Tom Harmer, town labor attorney Reynolds Allen, Southwest Florida Police Benevolent Association president Mick McHale and union attorney Caroleen Brej at the November impasse-resolution meeting.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2020
Police, town have a deal on contract

Three-year pact agreed to by town and union bumps pay, town contributions to retirement plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellie Mooney, Kraig Swartz, and Anat Cogan star in "Visit Joe Whitefeather (and bring the family!)" at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 12, 2023
FST's 'Visit Joe Whitefeather' exposes tall tale concocted with good intentions

When a dying town uses a dead Native American hero to attract tourists, it strikes a deal with the devil.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Bath & Racquet Club owners hope to build a residential community around the existing fitness center. If the city approves a comprehensive plan change Monday, a future hearing will consider a proposed rezone and site plan.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 31, 2020
City Commission to hear Bath & Racquet Club proposal

At Monday’s meeting, the board will also revisit a conversation about buying additional parkland near the Tahiti Park neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 22, 2022
SPARCC starts season with coffee event

The Opening Coffee get together was held Sept. 21.

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