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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Closed Sarasota beaches attract shorebirds weeks ahead of schedule

Local official says shorebirds could see a more successful season as a result of beach closures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens reduced the proposed height of a parking garage on its bayfront site in hopes of winning the city's approval. The City Commission approved a preliminary portion of the Selby application Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2020
Selby Gardens master plan clears initial hurdle

The City Commission voted 4-1 to authorize the creation of a new zoning district, which will allow officials to formally consider a proposal to redevelop the bayfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

  • Arts + Culture
Waterlefe resident Bill Quigley has been a golf course member for one year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 24, 2015
Waterlefe seeks green players

A new membership category could get course on par.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection of its status as No. 1 beach in the country. Photo by Carolyn Bistline
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta Key banners face zoning code problem

Siesta Key groups believe banners at entryways to the island should proclaim Siesta Beach's status as No. 1 in the country. The question is whether such signage will be allowed under the county zoning code.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The proposal for a new resort evolved over the years into this final design.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2021
Condo termination agreement paves way for St. Regis' next step

Judge signs off on the agreement to close down Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Saunders was under investigation by the Florida Department of Education. File photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
School District of Manatee County superintendent settles with State Department of Education

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders puts accusations about inflating graduation rates in the past.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Cops Corner

March 8 8:25 a.m. - Bahia Vista Street. Road Hazard. A manhole cover was seen lying on the road, with the manhole exposed. However, no ninja turtles - mutant or otherwise - were seen in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County School Board members hope to reinstate impact fees at 50%, 75% and 100% of the maximum recommended amount.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
Manatee County Commissioners to decide on school district impact fees

After the district in November approved reinstating impact fees, commissioners will put the final seal on bringing back the builder fees.

  • East County
  • News
Food services is losing money because staff numbers stayed the same but there is a lower enrollment rate so not as many lunches are being sold.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
School budget closing COVID-19 deficit

Thanks to state and federal funds and unforeseen savings, the district will end the school year with half the projected deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Kit Torchia, Wiley Osborn, Gordon Lenci, Nancy Smith, Jay Smith and Patty Buck
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 15, 2022
Christ Church packs seeds and spreads hope

Congregation members meet once a month to fill seed packets for Hope Seeds in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bricks Smoked Meats at 1528 State St. has been among the restaurants leading the charge to preserve parklet dining as a permanent fixture in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 23, 2023
Parklet dining gets six-month stay as city cooks up permanent policy

The permitted use of city street parking spaces for outdoor dining is extended through September as the Sarasota City Commission directs staff to develop an ordinance to consider.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maya Biter, age 6, takes in a view of the sky through a telescope set up by the Sidewalk Science Center.
  • By James Peter |
  • March 31, 2023
Southside Elementary STEAM Night entertains with science and art

Over 300 Sarasota children explored exhibits including telescopes, meteorites and robots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Time to call it a night

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Although the issues arose from various signs, commissioners singled out other objects in the right of way as potential problems going forward. Photos by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Commission sends message: no signs

Responding to an ongoing controversy, the city moves to restrict all private signs, and some other objects, from the public right of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock turned down a $7,200 raise last month for excellent performance but he graciously accepted $10,380 worth of extra vacation Dec. 7.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Bullock receives 15 extra vacation days

Town Manager Dave Bullock’s $180,000 salary won’t be boosted at his request but he agreed to three additional vacation workweeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Luke Lecroy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Luke Lecroy

Lakewood Ranch boys basketball junior Luke Lecroy talks his first dunk and his goals for the season

  • East County
  • Sports
The linear property is made up of several parcels fronting Fruitville Road, including this one. (Photo from Google Maps.)
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2016
Sarasota acreage gets new owner

Lakepark Estates now owns more than 1,000 acres fronting Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
Summer Chef Jam kicks off with Mattison's City Grille

The annual food and beer event featured three small plates from Chef Paul Mattison.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Aria Condominiums
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Our view

Why property is so expensive

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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