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A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Catch up on the new top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

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Longboat Police sought information on the person of interest in the cell phone image captured above.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2017
Top Story - May: Longboat Key police seek information from fracas at Trump protest

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The organization behind the bayfront redevelopment is organizing three open houses next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2018
Bayfront planning group announces open house series

The Bay Sarasota will hold three open house events next week, an opportunity for the public to provide input on the redevelopment of the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Cooper, Ernest F. DuBose II, Terrill Salem, John Annis, Steve Seidensticker and Commissioner Willie Shaw participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of Miss Susie's Newtown Kitchen.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 20, 2018
Groundbreaking for Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen marks a new day for neighborhood

The restaurant is a community-based project that will provide hospitality training and jobs to the Newtown neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosenda Calloway drops off $30 worth of groceries from Publix and receives a $5 off coupon to Goodwill stores from Morghan Sanders, of 92.1 CTQ.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2016
Goodwill promotes Food Bank needs

Drop off donations today at the Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kasey MacTavish and Mindy McLeod of Oasis Outsourcing at last year's expo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 25, 2017
East Meets West Expo rescheduled for November

The 9th annual business expo will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2017
Bus tour shows off Lakewood Ranch's economic power

Business professionals learned about more than 30 local businesses during a daylong road trip.

  • East County
  • News
In two months, Golden Gate Point Ventures plans to break ground on the latest luxury condominium proposed for the 22-acre peninsula west of downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota condo project to break ground in October

The Pearl, a five-story luxury condominium, is the latest residential project slated for Golden Gate Point.

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  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2016
Commissioners approve 1,400-home community

Medallion Home plans to convert dairy farm immediately south of Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • News
Premier Sports Campus, in Lakewood Ranch, already hosts local and national sports training and tournaments. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2017
Premier Sports Campus purchase on agenda

County staff recommend Manatee County funds the $5.2 million deal with tourist tax dollars and impact fees.

  • East County
  • News
The owners of Short Stop Market said the neighboring Woman'    s Exchange consignment store is purchasing the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2017
Short Stop Market to close

Owners of the Short Stop Market announced the Orange Avenue convenience store will close next month following the sale of the property.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2017
Crews rescue suspended worker from Palm Avenue construction site

Following a scaffolding malfunction, emergency personnel rescued a worker trapped on the side of the high-rise at 624 S. Palm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 2, 2015
Movin' On Up: This Week in Sarasota's new home

Movin' On Up: This Week in Sarasota's new home

  • Arts + Culture
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate sales associate Roger Pettingell will represent Seaward Development in selling 16 units at Azure on Palm, a five-story luxury condo development at 711. S. Palm Ave.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 15, 2015
Details emerge for downtown condo project

Azure on Palm includes 16 luxury condominiums above a parking garage on 711 S. Palm Avenue.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Obituary: Peggy Skidmore

Peggy Skidmore, of Longboat Key and Sea Girt, N.J., died Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 10-story, 17-unit Sansara is the latest luxury development expected to break ground in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 6, 2015
Buyers flocking to downtown Sarasota development

Sansara developer Matt Kihnke said activity has ratcheted up over the last month for the $11 million Burns Square luxury condominium building.

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  • News
Wawa has plans for two locations in Sarasota County, furthering its expansion strategy in Florida.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 12, 2014
Wawa slated for north Sarasota

The Sarasota County Development Review Committee will discuss plans for a location for the popular convenience store and gas station on North Washington Boulevard during a meeting next week.

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  • News
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2014
Sarasota Police raids crack down on designer drugs

Sarasota Police raids crack down on designer drugs

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The building's first floor was set back to allow for patio space facing First Street. Rendering courtesy of Hoyt Architects.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 4, 2013
First Street project will add condos, commercial

The project will add a modern feel to First Street, and house three single-floor condos and 3,200 square feet of commercial space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering of the Fort Hamer Bridge
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight

Manatee County will host a public meeting on the proposed Fort Hamer Bridge project from 4 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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