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Brewster's Tavern must obtain approval from the city to operate with a "nightclub" liquor license, though the business pledges it will maintain its current operating model.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Main Street bars seek liquor licenses

Two downtown bars are requesting the city’s approval to shift away from regulations stating more than half their business must come from food sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Work has been done in Myakka City on a lot that will host the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 27, 2021
With Sarasota Medieval Fair approaching, Myakka City resident questions landowners agritourism goals

Sarasota Medieval Fair in Myakka City, Manatee County's special election, environment all topics of letter writers.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Longboat Key firefighters put out a fire on July 4 at the Portobello condominium at 3235 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo courtesy of Dean Congbalay.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 9, 2020
Longboat Key resident thanks firefighters for putting out Fourth of July dumpster fire

Dean Congbalay sent an email to Fire Chief Paul Dezzi to thank him for firefighters' quick action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Police Department loses accreditation; Elected mayor campaign admits defeat; Engineers refine Lift Station 87 design; Wallenda's plans for training center hit a wall

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club's entrance will be rerouted to East Flamingo Drive.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
News Briefs

LLSA Chamber plans for two triathlons Bird Key Yacht Club to begin facade project Longboat Arts Center to close for August

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Hall officials last month received a preliminary site plan for the facility. Now, the IDA can move forward to buy the property. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2012
Ranch to build new facility

The new maintenance facility, which will be located on 59th Avenue East, should translate to cost savings for residents.

  • East County
  • News
SunCoast Blood Centers Technician Ryan Milner and Parrish resident Daniel Wansten stand outside the mobile concierge unit. Milner and Wansten made an appointment to do it again the next day after Wansten's pulse came in over 100.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 19, 2021
Blood donations needed in Lakewood Ranch, beyond

SunCoast Blood Centers needs donations as demand for blood rises

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2022
SMH board goes overboard?

SMH CEO David Verinder has shown no signs of wanting to leave, but the hospital board is making sure he won’t by going outside the industry norm.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 16, 2018
It's a yes: Longboat Commission approves St. Regis Hotel, condo project

The Town Commission voted six to one Friday to approve a 166-room, 78-condominium St. Regis Hotels and Residences

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colony was developed as a tennis-centric site, and soon earned a reputation as one of the best.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony through the years

A lot has happened on the grounds of the Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Cirone, left, Annie Glennon and Kathleen Eidson tout privacy of the Key's beaches. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2022
Minimal damages noted on Longboat beaches following Hurricane Ian

Town's recently renourished beaches stood up to Hurricane Ian, town says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, looks forward to ensuring the safety of students, expanding programming and addressing growth in the county. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2022
Manatee superintendent focuses on progress in the new school year

From academics to programming and construction, Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders says she looks forward to a new school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Since November, the City Commission has moved forward with at least three projects that date back to 2017 or 2018, including the redevelopment of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
New commission strikes distinct tone

Although some officials are proud of what the board has accomplished in less than half a year, the commission’s approach has caused some concern, too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 25, 2020
Siesta Beach again ranked No. 1

Tripadvisor's annual Travelers Choice Awards ranked the beach No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 11 in the world.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jesse Clark's "Everglow" compositions burst to life with pastels and floral imagery. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Clark)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 27, 2022
Ringling student photo exhibit puts Black beauty front and center

Jesse Clark was distressed by the way media portrays Black subjects. So he created art of his own.

  • Arts + Culture
In a behavior known as “caching”, blue jays store food supplies in a safe place, for later use. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 21, 2021
Bird of the week: blue jay

Year-round residents can mimic predators and us. Why? Maybe because they can.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jon Thaxton said there’s no quick fix for Sarasota’s affordability issues, but he’s hopeful officials will pursue a broad program of policies designed to encourage the production of workforce housing units.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

Sarasota has struggled to create an adequate supply of affordable housing. Can policy changes effectively address this issue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Sarasota is working to build out the $25 million first phase of the park project by the end of 2021.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
Bayfront planners make progress on park site

As it works with the city on plans for the first phase of the project, The Bay Sarasota has already begun some early work on the public property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Joseph Novak, at 91, has had his 41st book published. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2022
91-year-old Lakewood Ranch author keeps writing on human learning

Joseph Novak has written 41 books and published more than 150 papers on human learning, cognitive psychology in learning and concept mapping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
Commission approves Palmer Ranch apartments

The Spanos Corp.’s modified plan for three-story buildings didn’t go far enough for neighbors’ approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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