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Laurel Park Neighborhood Association President Jude Levy believes the proposed loading area, right, would have a negative effect on the neighboring residential properties on Rawls Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
Laurel Park residents fight Woman’s Exchange expansion

Concerned about the effects of a proposed loading area, the neighborhood association has appealed the city’s decision to grant a building permit for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 5, 2013
Question mark lingers after ULI meeting

A committee will help the commission answer the question of what the Urban Land Institute should ask Longboat Key residents concerning the town's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Greater Sarasota of Commerce Golf Classic will be held Jan. 8, 2024 at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2023
First Bobby Jones golf tournament sells out

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is scheduled for Jan. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bethann Hardison and Frederic Tscheng co-directed "Invisible Beauty."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 4, 2023
Documentaries steal the show at 25th Sarasota Film Festival

"Invisible Beauty," about Bethann Hardison's fight to change the face of fashion, won two documentary prizes.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
News Briefs

Former manager pleads not guilty; Commission moves zoning changes forward; Town Hall braces for summer storms

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Irene and Lewis Colson; John Schroeder; Bertha Palmer
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 29, 2023
Three pioneers who changed the face of Sarasota and Manatee counties

Lewis Colson, John Schroeder and Bertha Palmer were trailblazers in frontier Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The bulk of the planned Aventon Sarasota apartment community's residential buildings are located beneath the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's 65 DNL noise contour. (Courtesy)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2022
City gives final approval to Aventon Sarasota in the face of legal opposition

With an administrative law hearing pending and possible subsequent litigation by Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, city commissioners approve apartments at the former Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brad Johnson, Howard Tipton, Ed Lavallee, Mark Cunningham, Johnathan Lewis, Tom Harmer, Steve Botelho and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman gathered at Harmer's retirement party.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 9, 2023
Town celebrates Harmer's tenure

Dozens of town staff, residents and county colleagues attended his retirement party Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Florida Lakes Vein Center Staff |
  • September 14, 2023
Why is Treating Varicose Veins Important?

Treatment for varicose veins is recommended for several reasons.

  • Health
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New Haven, Connecticut diners received fortune cookies that prompted them to find out more about the Bradenton area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2022
Fortune cookie strategy could be tourist windfall for Bradenton area

Bradenton Area Convention and Tourist Bureau cooks up fortune cookie campaign.

  • East County
  • News
The choice was Asplen’s
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 30, 2022
The choice was Asplen’s

It may have appeared to be an orchestrated effort to oust the Sarasota superintendent. But there are multiple sides to this.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Janie's Garden on Lemon avenue is among Sarasota Housing Authority's recent public housing projects. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 17, 2022
Town hall reveals proposals to address workforce housing crisis

Sarasota's recent success isn't equally distributed as the resulting spike in housing costs are pricing essential workers out of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adult male anhingas are black with silvery to white streaks on the back and wings. Females and immatures have a light brown head, neck, and breast. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • December 18, 2020
Bird of the week: Anhinga

Like the double-crested cormorant, the anhinga can dive deep into the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Previously, the county has considered outsourcing SCAT operations to one of three contractors: TransDev, Keolis or First Transit
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 23, 2019
SCAT consultant points to potential partnership with Uber

Sarasota County officials want to make SCAT a more efficient but less costly system. One way to do that, according to an adviser, is to partner with Uber.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments that can be built on lots just outside the communit'’s boundaries. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
City postpones Laurel Park buffer decision

Downtown neighborhood is split on a development buffer zone concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia Sharkoski (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 16, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Olivia Sharkoski

The Lakewood Ranch-based hockey player won the Fastest Skater award at a Liberty University development camp in July.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar brings cheer early

The event was held about a week and a half before it was originally planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Plans are underway to expand SMH-Venice. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 15, 2022
New 100-bed hospital in North Port to relieve pressure at SMH-Sarasota

Sarasota Memorial Health Care is planning a new hospital in south county. Paired with SMH-Venice, they will serve the fast-growing communities and relieve pressure on SMH-Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
People dancing at Oktoberfest at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 30, 2023
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church celebrates Oktoberfest

The church threw this annual event filled with dancing, food and authentic German traditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Damages on Longboat Key after Hurricane Ian.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat preps for hurricane season, with Sanibel as cautionary tale

The town's 21st Annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar was June 1, kicking off the official start of the 2023 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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