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A yearslong effort to redevelop the Bath and Racquet Club site continues to generate opposition, though the City Commission was largely effusive in its praise for the vision presented at a March meeting. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 29, 2021
More residences proposed for Bath and Racquet site

Neighbors have voiced opposition to the prospect of additional residential space, but the developer said the changes would reduce the intensity of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Eubanks The Sarasota County property appraiser’s website lists the 4.8 acres and buildings that used to house Center for Building Hope as worth $2.43 million in 2015.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2016
Private school eyes Lakewood Ranch site

NewGate Montessori has contract to buy former Center for Building Hope property.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners also noted that, the longer the project is put off, the harder it would be to rally commissioner support following the implementation of single-member voting districts
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 4, 2019
County asks city to narrow bayfront funding request

If the county is going to aid in funding the Bayfront, commissioners said, they would prefer the money to be used only for that particular project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 10, 2013
SCAT and MCAT to merge?

Should public-transit privitization occur, SCAT personnel anticipate widespread defections driven by lost pensions and decrease pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amore by Andrea is located at 555 Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2015
Amore by Andrea opens for lunch

The new restaurant is now open for lunch Monday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is Harvard bound.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
ODA grad bound for Ivy League

Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient headed to Harvard after ODA career.

  • East County
  • News
Jnana Wilson Cooper, pictured at the WBTT 20th Anniversary Celebration in 2019, is excited to come home. (Courtesy photo: Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 8, 2022
WBTT alum returns to the stage her talent helped build

Jnana Wilson Cooper isn't just a founding member of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. She's more like family.

  • Arts + Culture
A vote to appoint Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes as interim administrator Tuesday was denied 4-3, though he is still the frontrunner for the job. The commission will make a final decision April 1.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners delay selecting an interim administrator until April 1

Motion to approve Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes as interim administrator failed.

  • East County
  • News
Neighborhood groups are rallying residents to attend a Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting tomorrow, during which the advisory board will consider the most controversial changes proposed for Sarasota 2050.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 23, 2014
Planning Commission to consider 2050 tweaks

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider controversial changes to Sarasota 2050, the county's long-term regulations guiding growth east of I-75.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County has requested the Army Corps of Engineers withdraw their "finding of no significant impact" regarding a city of Sarasota plan to dredge Big Pass.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 23, 2016
County commission intervenes in Big Pass dredge

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously voted to request an environmental impact statement regarding the Big Pass dredge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 5, 2021
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts fourth food drive

The church welcomed friends and residents into the parking lot to donate nonperishables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office lends staff for RNC security; Siesta Key Village radio ads continue

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
At a future meeting, city staff will bring back a negotiated land swap agreement for the commission's consideration.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2016
City explores downtown land deal with developer

To facilitate the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, the city could agree to a land swap that would also facilitate the private development of nearby land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 4, 2022
Enthusiastic shoppers return to Royal Rummage sale

After being canceled in 2021, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's sale draws hundreds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 18, 2021
Class Act: New Player in Town

The Players CEO William Skaggs shares the real-life drama of shepherding Sarasota’s longest-running theater company during COVID-19.

  • LWR Life
Town Manager David Bullock told commissioners that the town should issue an RFP.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 12, 2012
Town to put out RFP for zoning, Comp Plan review

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to solicit bids for the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Gray and Joel Schemmel. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2021
You Observed: Republican Club of Longboat Key hosts final meeting of season

The club met one last time before parting ways until fall 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy senior Juliet Onufrak brings the ball up the field in the second half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy vs. Sarasota Military Academy

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls soccer teams both notched victories over Sarasota Military Academy Jan. 8 on Senior Night. The Lady Thunder opened the night with a 4-1 victory over the Lady Eagles. Carly Hunter, Alli Gentile, Alyssa Mason and Juliet Onufrak each scored a goal for ODA. Hunter, Onufrak and Katie Lang were each credited with an assist. Lauren Gable scored the lone goal for SMA. Lady Eagles goalkeeper Ellie Waskom had 15 saves. The ODA boys soccer team followed up with a 2-1 victory of its own. Senior Hunter Clarke scored both goals for the Thunder. Goalkeeper Bryan Kirshe had seven saves. Logan Moriarty scored the lone goal for SMA. Eagles goalkeeper Garrett Ashley had six saves.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock was a speaker at last year's North End Property Owners Coalition forum.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2015
North end coalition hosts north end forum next week

The North End Coalition of Property Owners is hosting a public forum 7 p.m. April 22 at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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