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If the Van Wezel were to remain a performance venue, a consultant says it should have several hundred fewer seats and, for flexiblity, perhaps a flat seating floor.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 3, 2024
Consultant: Van Wezel is ideal for niche performances and events

Whether as an intimate comedy venue or home for extreme sports, myriad options exist for repurposing, say consultants to Purple Ribbon Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Director of Planning, Zoning and Building Alaina Ray (seated) speaks with Unicorp President Chuck Whittall after a meeting reviewing his company's plans to redevelop the former Colony property.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 1, 2017
Longboat staff questions Colony redevelopment application timeline

Plans for a Oct. 17 presentation to the town's Planning and Zoning Board are in doubt after a Development Review Committee meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteer Dawn Brown
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 30, 2024
Salvation Army opens Sarasota food pantry to meet increased need

The nonprofit introduced the new services in response to a rising number of visitors to the Venice location and food requests from those seeking utilities assistance in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A screenshot of the planned area for the Tesla facility in Sarasota. (Image via Sarasota County)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2022
Sarasota officials to consider a Tesla expansion

The new facility will be located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Concession Golf Club will once again receive worldwide attention when it hosts The World Champions Cup in December.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 17, 2023
The Concession will host first World Champions Cup golf event

East Manatee County’s premier golf course, The Concession, will host the most famous players from the Champions Tour in a Ryder Cup-like event.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark Ursini said he plans to bring his business to the center, too. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2022
Mid-Key commercial property plans await final approval

The commercial property and two residential homes from local homebuilder Brista Homes are planned to be completed by the end of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blazers quarterback Ben Milliken gets wrapped up by Trey Featherston in practice. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian preps for first football season

In a twist, the school will play eight-on-eight football in the SSAC instead of 11-on-11 out of concern for offensive linemen depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota man indicted for alleged Medicare fraud
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2024
Sarasota man indicted for alleged Medicare fraud

Marketers were allegedly paid for ordering unnecessary cancer tests, a U.S. Attorney says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President of the Friends of the Haven Kelly Askerud with her daughter Mackenzie Holland, who lives in a group home on The Haven campus.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 15, 2023
Support group enhances life at The Haven in Sarasota

Friends of the Haven provides "extras" for the residents while also providing volunteer hours on the campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Clayton Rosaire greets a black jaguar April 21, 2023.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2024
Big Cat Habitat operator bonds with exotic animals through trust and love

Clayton Rosaire specializes in big cats and has spent a large portion of his life working with them on an everyday basis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town commission is scheduled to discuss the new sign code at its Nov. 13 regular workshop meeting.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 17, 2017
New Longboat sign code approved by planning and zoning

After months of debate, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the town's latest rendition of its sign code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2021, Panther Ridge residents Eamonn Barr, Samuel Barr, 15, Olga Zarlenga, Alice Barr, 12, Olga Ways, Danielle Lennon and Joseph Zarlenga opposed an amendment that would allow development of a 17-acre site near The Concession entrance.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 2, 2021
Panther Ridge residents continue to fight development project

Commission will decide whether to allow Concession Land Development to change its development plan to build 15 units on 17 acres.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2024
2024 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Braden River Library is one of seven locations in the Manatee County Public Library System.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 14, 2024
Manatee County severs ties with American Library Association

The commission voted to end the county's membership and barred staff from attending conferences of the national library organization.

  • East County
  • News
Public Works employee calls for backup over Bayfront Park dispute
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 13, 2024
Public Works employee calls for backup over Bayfront Park dispute

The worker requested police assistance when individuals protested the new court restriping. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jim Bridges says the investigation launched by the city into his contact with a Planning Board member about a project not related to One Park has unduly damaged his reputation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 6, 2023
One Park investor demands apology from the city

James Bridges of Jebco Ventures says the city's inquiry request into a contact with a Planning Board member was unwarranted and harmful.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Key Club officials told the Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday they intend to build a future project at the Key Club that fits within the neighborhood and complies with codes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
Delays stall Key Club project

Ocean Properties plans to redevelop the Key Club, but first, the town must complete its work on an Outline Development ordinance that came to a stop for seven months last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julie Farmer stops by the sandbag station at the Myakka Community Center. She's not as worried about her cabin off River Road as she is her cottage on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2023
Idalia causes anxiety but little damage in Myakka City

Since Hurricane Ian left destruction in its wake, residents are now prepared for anything.

  • East County
  • News
Through increased training and a cohesive effort between all departments, Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to push the town toward the Florida Governor Governor's Sterling Award.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 10, 2023
Longboat seeks institutional Sterling Award through exemplary service

Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to begin a long process of institutional excellence and cross sectional training, with the goal of the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Artist Babs Reingold with “Hair Nest ’01,” “Hair Nest ’16” and “Hair Nest ’15.”
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 27, 2024
Babs Reingold uses art to explore what lies beneath the surface

Babs Reingold's solo show, "Under My Skin," is on view at Spaaces gallery on Princeton Street.

  • Arts + Culture
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