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Sarasota entrepreneurs Dan Miller and Chris Abbot recently launched the Abbeton Accelerator Fund. The fund invests in startup ideas, mostly in technology. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 6, 2011
Innovative Business: Acceleration Machine

The idea people behind a technology startup sometimes lack two key elements: cash and know-how. A trio of Gulf Coast business veterans is here to help.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Clair
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2011
ELECTION DEBACLE

APRIL FOOLS - Because all town elections from the last four years are invalid due to advertising errors, the Town Commission must hold an emergency special election to re-vote for all commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Judge narrows scope of Heritage Harbour lawsuit

A legal dispute between the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and the Lighthouse Cove Homeowners Association is moving forward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 28, 2012
Season of Sharing kicks off 13th year of community philanthropy

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will partner with local nonprofits this holiday season to benefit at-risk families in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stakes from seven nests were dislodged and a new, unmarked nest was damaged. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Turtle nests damaged on Siesta Key

On June 22, Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol submitted a report to FWC after finding small vehicle tracks over eight nests.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The last major change to the zoning codes came in 2003.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 24, 2017
County embarks on project to merge regulations

As county staff work to condense zoning and land use rules, they're asking for public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Search for next Longboat town manager begins

Town Commission hopes for a qualified candidate with local know-how.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The jewel was slated to be the first new luxury high-rise to open in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 5, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

The 18-story Jewel is more than a year behind schedule, as the developer and contractor trade lawsuits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: Eugene Rado

Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.

  • East County
  • News
Town manager said he thought the ad announcing Monday' s commission meeting would not meet the legal test required by Florida law.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 5, 2017
Mistake prompts height-issue delay

Town was worried public notice ad did not follow state rules.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Mar Vista application puts Longboat Key on notice

After reviewing complaints from Village residents, the town has formulated new procedures to ensure that property owners within 500 feet of a site plan will receive notification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2013
Cameras produce major hits for police

The license-camera system has flagged approximately 5,000 vehicles since it went live in August, meaning police must often prioritize what vehicles to stop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At Myakka River State Park, imperiled native species like black skimmers find undisturbed habitats and abundant food.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 16, 2025
Myakka counts record black skimmers

Clean water and undisturbed natural habitats attract and sustain imperiled native bird species.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Red drum would be raised in an underwater pen, about 40 miles from area beaches.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2025
EPA approves aquaculture operation offshore Sarasota

Red drum would be raised in an underwater pen, about 40 miles from area beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roseate spoonbills feed by wading in shallow water and sweeping their unique bill from side to side. Spoonbills are very sensitive to shifts in water depth.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 15, 2024
Myakka bird count shows park's avian habitat importance

A citizen science event tallied 14,386 individual birds on one day in Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2024
Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area

The Sarasota County Commission approval paves the way for a major mixed-use development with 25% affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • September 18, 2014
My View

County government invites public's input on budget

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ellen McLaughlin, the director of Schoolhouse Link with Safe Children Coalition, and David Leubcke, the senior director of programs, are thrilled to receive a grant for the Lake Club Giving Circle for the first time.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 3, 2024
Lake Club Giving Circle grants $30,000 to area nonprofits

The 15 Manatee and Sarasota nonprofits receiving grants from The Lake Club Giving Circle focus on helping women, children and families.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Tuchman, the former proprietor of Mr. Beery’s, opened 99 Bottles as a cozy, affordable local bar option. Photo by Su Byron
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 9, 2019
99 Bottles brings new pours and a one-stop-shop to downtown Sarasota

New tap room/bottle shop 99 Bottles offers affordable libations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Bath & Racquet Club  is at 2170 Robinhood St., behind the Trader Joe’s and just south of Bee Ridge Road and U.S. 41, one of the busiest intersections in town.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 15, 2022
Bath & Racquet Club sold — again — for $15.3 million

Prominent club tripled in value in less than two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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