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This week's FYI Friday features news about a water park proposed in Manatee County, an update on Nathan Benderson Park and more!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 12, 2014
FYI Friday - Your Weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
(Photo via Breeze Airways)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 14, 2023
Breeze Airways adds new nonstop route from SRQ

Upstart low-fare Breeze Airways will offer a third nonstop route from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, adding Providence, Rhode Island, starting July 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 22, 2016
Bird Key unveils new marina

The yacht club also announced a new partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The renovations to Cedars Tennis Resort's pool are scheduled to be completed Oct. 1.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 30, 2015
Cedars Tennis Resort awaits its updates

Since May, Cedars Tennis Resort has been renovated. The changes will be completed Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 20, 2009
A Package Deal

Eric Baird has constantly pushed himself to do better at what is now his $26 million packaging and shipping company. The next push: $100 million in annual revenues by 2012.

  • East County
  • News
"There's no new-kid-on-the-block feeling with Kristofer," says Venice Theatre Executive/Artistic Director Murray Chase, of Kristofer Geddie. "It feels like he's always been here."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 27, 2012
Man of Distinction: Kristofer Geddie

A year into his post as director of diversity at the Venice Theatre, actor Kristofer Geddie is finding his place in South Sarasota County and discovering he can make a difference through community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Matt Walsh says a tree and green was chosen for the first East County Observers because "that was all that was out there."
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 30, 2018
Many said: 'You're nuts' when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch

Many said Matt Walsh was nuts when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch 20 years ago.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Victor Lundy designed the Blue Pagoda, located at 655 N. Tamiami Trail.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota architect Victor Lundy dies at age 101

A leading member of the Sarasota School of Architecture, Lundy died Nov. 4.

  • Arts + Culture
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
Enthusiasm reigns for staff at Van Wezel as they open their doors to a new season.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 22, 2021
Van Wezel's 2021-22 season features Broadway, rock and a whole lot more

Sarasota's premier performance site kicks off with Jimmy Buffett's "Escape to Margaritaville."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
'Friends' refute Fishkind study

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch formally explained why it is opposed to incorporation during a public meeting June 9.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 23, 2012
Observed: Outrage over FCAT misplaced

My reaction to the fallout in the wake of shocking failure numbers in Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test writing scores: The state's public-education leaders must be kidding.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rami Nehme, new owner of Blasé Café, says noise complaints lodged recently against his Village restaurant stem from problems at other establishments. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
Noise problems on the decline

In spite of loud festivities during the pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in the Village, fewer noise violations have been recorded recently.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Closure of a turn lane on eastbound Gulfstream Boulevard had a detrimental effect on traffic during the winter.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 20, 2020
Town leaders drive home point about Sarasota traffic plan

Sarasota city commissioners will have to consider another version of the Sarasota In Motion Transportation Master Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Feb. 24 Community Transforum event was held to update the public on the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization’s long-range transportation planning effort.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2020
Planners present long-term vision for regional transportation

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is working with residents and officials to produce community-backed goals for the future of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Sparr, Edward Rosenblum and Graeme Malloch, former leaders of the St. Armands Residents Association, are focusing on fighting a city proposal to manage events on the Circle. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2014
St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area after breaking from the St. Armands Residents Association over the issue of special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cristal Aguillon, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, will be the second in her family to graduate high school and the first to go to college.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2024
After family tragedy, LRHS senior refocuses to graduate

Cristal Aguillon doesn't let hardships stop her from becoming the first in her family to attend college.

  • East County
  • Schools
This vacation rental property at 234 Grant Drive is one of three on Lido Key involved in a Bert Harris Act claim against the city for alleged devaluation resulting from a city ordinance that caps overnight capacity.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2023
City won't make exceptions to vacation rental policy for Lido Key houses

The Sarasota City Commission's ordinance to expand the vacation rental restrictions citywide could resolve possible lawsuits and balance costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man receives threatening texts from alleged cartel henchmen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2024
Man receives threatening texts from alleged cartel henchmen

A man reported to police that his new cellphone number may be linked to threats of violence to its prior owner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
According to a preliminary conceptual drawing, the residential component of the redeveloped Crossings at Siesta Key would built along South School Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 15, 2024
Southgate Mall redevelopment takes another step forward

Benderson Development plans to redevelop the site, now called Crossings at Siesta Key, into a mixed-use town center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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