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A city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations on St. Armands Circle on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2019
St. Armands paid parking begins

Beginning today, a new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The four-way stop signs are already in place, west across Ocean Boulevard.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 23, 2022
Siesta Key gains a new four-way stop intersection

County commissioners OK extra stop signs in Siesta Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • September 23, 2018
Young designers walk the runway in handmade creations

iConcept Jr. was held Sept. 23 at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Dozens of dead fish were washing up on the shores of Quick Point Nature Preserve on Monday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 12, 2021
Longboat Key receives reports of red tide

The town has received reports of small fish kills, water discoloration and some odor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Our View: Eight years and counting ...

So here we are, September 2012 - more than eight years and millions of dollars later - and not one shovel has turned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The implementation of the Rosemary Residential Overlay District created a spike in new construction. Now, residents and staff are hoping to refine the regulations for higher quality growth.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
Rosemary District zoning set for debate

Stakeholders hope new rules can address the neighborhood's needs amid an ongoing building boom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 8, 2020
Temple Sinai hosts Purim ball gala

The 2020 event was to celebrate new rabbi Samantha Kahn.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Talk about a short commute

Columbia Restaurant owner buys beachfront home in Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2014
Parishioners prepare for annual festival

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church will host its second church festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 1, 2016
Sarasota Orchestra sets the tone with first dinner of the season

The orchestra welcomed staff and supporters to the first of three Anu & Friends Dinners.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
Compromise cools issue with code enforcement issue

Robert Nosworthy agreed with Longboat Key Code Enforcement officials that the individual who removed the air-conditioning unit outside his Neptune Avenue property was not permitted to do so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 12, 2021
Longboat condo project sells all 16 units

Sage Longboat Key Residences is expected to be completed in late 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2012
Superintendent: No budget cuts

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal on Wednesday released a proposed 2012-2013 budget that includes no budget cuts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
Commission approves zoning code changes

The changes clarify codes, according to town staff, but opponents say the changes are designed to accommodate the Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beneva-Fruitville traffic is a source of concern for residents in the surrounding area.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
East Sarasota residents grapple with growth

A property owner hopes to develop a residential project near Beneva and Fruitville Roads, which has residents worried about what the final product will look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melissa Hill, Marilyn Fitzgerald and Mike Smith
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace "Back to the 50s" Party

Seaplace residents donned cat-eye glasses, poodle skirts and leather jackets for a 'Back to the 50s' party by the clubhouse pool on March 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins with Linda and David Green
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 28, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra premiers its first dinner series of the season

Dinner Series 1 was hosted Nov. 28 at Holley Hall.

  • Black Tie
Manatee County deputy Antonio Hernandez was killed in a car accident Dec. 20 while off duty.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 21, 2020
Off-duty Manatee County deputy dies in car accident on I-75

Manatee County Deputy Antonio Hernandez died after an early-morning crash Dec. 20 on I-75 near the SR 64 exit ramp.

  • East County
  • News
The planned Concourse B at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will connect to the terminal's ticketing area with a soaring ceiling and expansive windows. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 12, 2022
New concourse is just the start of SRQ expansion plans

To meet current growth and plan for as many as 7 million annual passengers, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is investing $72 million to build a new concourse with more to follow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When a driver on the road is driving recklessly, law enforcement often turns to a helicopter so it's mobile units can back off.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 12, 2022
Fatal crash illustrates pursuit's difficulty

This particular accident was quite different in nature.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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