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This rendering depicts Sabal Palm Plaza with Boaz Vaadia's sculpture “Ba'al & Yizhaq.”
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
City loosens public art rules for new developments

Developers will be allowed to bundle their required public art contributions into one large project — and the city may use public funds to enhance those projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2015
City may allow Walmart at Ringling Shopping Center

Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier has drafted a settlement agreement asking the owner of the property to drop litigation in exchange for more flexible zoning rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Hyatt Place Lakewood Ranch will feature a specially-lit "sail" to make it a beacon from Interstate 75. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2015
Hoteliers plan Hyatt in Lakewood Ranch

The hotel will be the same prototype as the Hyatt-brand hotel located by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • East County
  • News
A starters’ hut is one of the last remaining pieces of the former Sunrise Golf Club, which is just south of Clark Road near I-75.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 17, 2016
Mattamy Homes buys abandoned Sarasota golf course

The Canadian homebuilder continues its expansion into Sarasota County with the $14.3 million purchase, a precursor to a potential Palmer Ranch residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When construction closes the Osprey Avenue bridge for up to a year, the engineering firm in charge of the project hopes to mitigate traffic issues. Image courtesy Google Street View.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
City maps out traffic plans during prolonged Osprey Avenue closure

Construction on Lift Station 87 will require the closure of the Osprey Avenue bridge for a year. How are the project managers working to mitigate the effects of the detour?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
Making a splash

An Orlando-based partnership seeks to whet the appetite of a Manatee County committee to build a 20-acre water park at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
The former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive that once housed the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce sold April 24 for $549,000. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
Former chamber building sells for $549,000

Anthony and Roxanne Marterie, of San Rafael, Calif., purchased the bank property last month but haven’t disclosed plans for the site.

  • Longboat Key
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Debbie Huckaby is starting up East County's first bird rescue — Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
New neighbors

Debbie Huckaby believes a move to East County will inspire residents to flock to her new Birds of Paradise Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Mar Vista project gets noisy approval

A second-story deck receives approval from the planning board after Village residents make their concerns loud and clear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 18, 2013
Developer proposes 18-acre project in South Sarasota

BMR Funding will present preliminary plans for Grande Bay at Sarasota County's Development Review Committee April 18.

  • Sarasota
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Nate Ditchfield and Troy Larkin are eager to share their love of golf with others. "We really want the local golf industry businesses to benefit from what we do," Larkin says.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 26, 2013
Reserving tee times made easy

Sarasota resident Nate Ditchfield and Lakewood Ranch resident Troy Larkin started EverythingGolfUSA.com for local golfers.

  • East County
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The building Golden Apple Dinner Theatre formerly occupied will include a mix of retail, office and restaurant space. Courtesy rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2014
Core Strength

Sarasota may slow down in the summer, but businesses downtown are busy making moves, with new merchants and developments preparing to open in time for season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 16, 2014
Builder seeks insight from locals

Canadian homebuilder Mattamy Homes uses focus groups to help create its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Hunter Soechtig takes a turn in the bowl Saturday, at the Payne Skate Park.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 23, 2014
Ramping up support

The organization that manages the Payne Skate Park asks for help as it struggles to survive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed site of the Embassy Suites is currently occupied by Lubé, a kitchen- design and furniture store. No zoning adjustments would be necessary for the hotel to be constructed, according to Jim Bridges, who is behind the proposal.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2013
Hotel finds its 'suite' spot

The latest in a series of planned downtown hotel developments, the 200-room, 18-story Embassy Suites would be built at Second Street and North Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
ULI report highlights Key challenges

Urban Land Institute panelists provided a picture of a changing island in their presentation to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susannah Cripe started Nov. 4 as the new executive director of Foundation for Dreams. She said she loves working with clients in hands-on roles. “I want to be right in the middle of the action,” Cripe says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 6, 2013
New director builds on roots

Longtime board member Susannah Cripe takes the helm at nonprofit Foundation for Dreams.

  • East County
  • News
A rendering of the Owen's Fish Camp restaurant that is being constructed at Center Point in Lakewood Ranch. The restaurant has a targeted opening date of August-September 2022.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 14, 2021
Owens Fish Camp breaks ground at Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch

Owens Fish Camp begins vertical construction in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
SMR-Taylor Ranch LLC has filed plans to build 4,500 homes on this property located just west of Bourneside Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 10, 2022
Taylor Ranch plans for Lakewood Ranch go to Manatee County permitting

SMR presents plans for 4,500 new homes on the former Taylor Ranch property south of State Road 64 and west of Bournside Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
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