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Benderson's additional 700,000 square feet of retail and office space will be located north of Nathan Benderson Park, primarily along property immediately west of Interstate 75, but east of The Mall at University Town Center, pictured here.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
Benderson expansion gets yellow light

The Sarasota County Commission slows construction plans for the University Town Center to accommodate pending traffic improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Boats harbored in Sarasota Bay remained safely anchored Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian passed through. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian: 'We dodged a bullet'

From the city of Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch, mainland damage is limited mostly to downed trees and fences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High senior boys lacrosse player Billy Snyder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Billy Snyder

The Riverview boys lacrosse senior scored a game-winning goal against Sarasota on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key author Michael Jordan talks about his interest in history.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 7, 2022
Kiwanis Club meets Longboat author of murder mystery based on real life

Michael Jordan discusses his most recent historical fiction thriller and what's next to publish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • 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 Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Board reappointments on hold; Citizen sits during City Commission prayer; and Rep. Buchanan praises Osama bin Laden killing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 7, 2022
Child Protection Center brings back Blue Ties and Butterflies

The annual event returned to Michael's On East on April 6.

  • Black Tie
Owen's Fish Camp is expected to open at Center Point in Lakewood Ranch in March.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 6, 2023
Owen’s Fish Camp plans March opening in Lakewood Ranch

Supply shortages have delayed the opening of the Old Florida seafood restaurant, which will be an anchor of the Center Point development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dr. Russell Vega looks around the construction site on Fruitville Road.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 28, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Laughter is the best medicine

Girls from Lakewood Ranch-based Brownie Girl Scout Troop 554 are sharing the gift of laughter with children in hospitals throughout Florida through a special community service project called For Your Funny Bone.

  • East County
  • News
Northern portions of Longboat Key are typically more prone to flooding. However, the town has other portions of the island that are also low lying like the Sleepy Lagoon and Buttonwood Harbour neighborhoods.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 8, 2022
Buttonwood Harbour, Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods to undergo drainage assessments

Combined, Longboat Key is due to spend $168,749 on drainage assessments for the Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vanessa Baugh will remain the chair of the Manatee County Commission after a 4-3 vote went in her favor Feb. 23.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 23, 2021
After Manatee County Commission vote, Vanessa Baugh remains commission chair

Motion asking that Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh step down from her role as chair is denied 4-3.

  • East County
  • News
Ed's Tavern co-owners Bob Bender, Adam Myara and Albert Myara said the new restaurant will have the same menu and many of the same features as the existing one.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 3, 2023
Ed's Tavern to open a second location in Lakewood Ranch

The popular sports bar will open a 4,200-square-foot restaurant at the State Road 64 and Upper Manatee River Road intersection late this year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The project is on track for completion by the end of the year. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2022
Underground power line construction on track for end-of-year completion

Construction is planned for completion in the fall with the remaining work to be wrapped up by the end of the year, a year earlier than initially expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Already, residents of downtown complexes including The Mark have reached out to city officials to share their concerns that the proposed sound ordinance revisions are not stringent enough.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Noise regulations up for review

Although it’s a divisive topic, city leaders hope rewriting the sound rules will lead to greater clarity for officials, residents and businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
Selby cultivates interest in Plant and Garden Festival

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will host the 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 23.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This draft shows Manatee County’s plan for the library with 60% of the design complete. The plan is subject to change because of design tweaks and the commissioners’ budget approval process. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Proposed budget for Lakewood Ranch library in Manatee County skyrockets

Manatee County commissioners debate whether a $19.9 million budget is necessary for a Lakewood Ranch library.

  • East County
  • News
At-large Commissioner George Kruse
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 27, 2023
Manatee's move to hire another interim administrator goes awry

Jon Mast, the head of the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association, withdraws from consideration.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Jack Duncan has a plan in place for his second term on the Longboat Key Town Commission. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 6, 2013
Election: Duncan maps out his second term

District 2 Commissioner Jack Duncan thinks workshops with the Colony and north-end stakeholders could stimulate revitalization.

  • Longboat Key
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