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Dwell by Sujin Lim was previously the preferred piece of the PAC for the U.S. 41-Fruitville Road roundabout, but was rejected by the City Commission. Lim is once again a finalist for a new round of submissions. (File rendering)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 5, 2022
3 artists selected as finalists for US 41-Fruitville roundabout sculpture

The Sarasota Public Art Committee has chosen its three preferred artists for a sculpture inside the roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 29, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Are we there yet?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Deputy Chief Sean Dwyer stands with the RAPTOR 1, a converted Manatee County Area Transit bus now used as an ambubus.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2021
Manatee County's RAPTOR ambubus about to become extinct

Manatee County designing new ambubus to replace converted MCAT bus

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Incorporation feasible for Lakewood Ranch

After reviewing a feasibility study, the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum has determined it is feasible for Lakewood Ranch to become a city.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 11, 2009
Big Olaf scoops up Main Street spot

Founders Dennis and Nancy Yoder will come out of retirement to open the space formerly occupied by Bruster's Real Ice Cream.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Subcommittee gets sidetracked

Debates about the town's comprehensive plan overshadowed revisions of the town's vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
Inside Central Park

Developer Pat Neal shares his vision for Lakewood Ranch's newest community - its first north of State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Although the Town Commission voted 6-0 to adopt an overlay district in the Whitney Beach area, developers can choose not to use the overlay. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Overlay passes; discussion not finished

The commission must pass an ordinance to the town's zoning code to implement the change. Developers will have to go through the outline-development plan and site-plan processes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Cellular discussion eats up minutes

The commission was hesitant to devote 20 minutes to a wireless discussion but got that and more - 43 minutes' worth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 22, 2012
John Neal Homes Launches New Division

John Neal Homes Launches New Division

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By [email protected] |
  • June 12, 2012
Above The Falls & Beyond Belief: Celebrating the Wallenda Walk with Mattison’s and Circus Sarasota

Above The Falls & Beyond Belief: Celebrating the Wallenda Walk with Mattison’s and Circus Sarasota

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The new Goodwill donation center will take items such as gently used clothing, furniture, small appliances and more, is slated to open in late November.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
News Briefs

Goodwill building new donation center in Lakewood Ranch; Windsor hosts Alzheimer's conference; Neal's Central Park celebrates first birthday; Manatee County offers pet adoption promotion; Sheriff's office nabs award for campaign; Meridian College offers $1 haircuts for kids

  • East County
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Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner and chairman Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and his daughter, Katie Moulton, attended the March 24 regular workshop to urge the commission to consider safety concerns at the shuttered resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 30, 2011
Colony Lender's redevelopment plan accepted

There are now 15 renovation proposals after a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association consultant accepted a proposal last week from Colony Lender. LLC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Lori Basilone and Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner are excited to continue the tradition of a Memorial Day parade.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
Lakewood Ranch plans tribute for veterans

The annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will be held May 29 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. A collection for soldiers is being taken.

  • East County
  • News
Part of the driveway at 49 Beach Road collapsed Oct. 29, after the Gulf of Mexico surf ripped away the eroded ground underneath.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 1, 2012
County taps Derr for roadway repair

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection stalled plans to repair a portion of Beach Road that buckled early this week from erosion.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff |
  • February 5, 2020
A New Year, A New Reason to Celebrate!

A New Year, A New Reason to Celebrate!

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  • Neighbors
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The proposal for alternative three would shrink golf at Bobby Jones to 27 holes and create an expansive park space emphasizing natural elements, which planners compared to the Celery Fields.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2020
Parks board endorses less golf at Bobby Jones

In a 4-3 vote, the advisory board recommended adopting the $21.4 million redesign option that would maximize park space at the 293-acre city-owned property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Adrien Lucas, Connie Deramo, Dennis Robertson and Guy DiLullo protest against potential development on the Quads ahead of Wednesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting, where plans for the land will be discussed.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 7, 2019
Protestors want undeveloped Celery Fields as County Commission approves easement

Sarasota County has controlled the land since 1985, and leaders approved a conservation easement for three of the four quadrants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unicorp National Development's rendering of what the St. Regis Hotel and Residences is designed to look like.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2019
Both sides file for judgments in Colony case

Three unit owners agree to deal with Unicorp, leaving Breakpointe LLC to push ahead with case aimed at public auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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