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The site of the planned garage is now home to a 139-parking space lot.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 12, 2013
Sunshine complaint filed against city's State Street decision

The legal action alleges that the scoring and ranking of bidders on the $7.3 million State Street Parking Garage was changed outside of a public "sunshine" meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Speaker Joy Baker, center, with Corinne and Samir Ragheb
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Historical Society gets a glimpse of Villa Am Meer

Joy Baker spoke about the private Longboat Key property she began blogging about in March 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Junior Lifeguard campers participated in training drills and were certified in CPR. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 11, 2012
Camp stresses fitness and education

Roughly 37,000 kids attend various Sarasota County summer programs, but one small camp on Siesta Key beach offers more than just fun and supervision.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
According to Sarasota Fire Department spokesperson Susan Pearson, eight Sarasota firefighters have been sent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for possible chemical exposure and respiratory problems.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2012
Lido Key condo evacuated for fire

Chemicals and oxygen tanks found in a 12th floor Lido Key condominium forced the evacuation of approximately 40 residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Triton Bend is located near the 2900 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive and is adjacent to Neptune Avenue.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Triton Bend breaks ground on two homes

The homes in the long-awaited new subdivision are the first of 13 planned for the mid-Key development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The vicinity of the Terrace East condominium complex to Siesta Key Village has created tension related to sound levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 31, 2013
County to re-work noise ordinance

Sarasota County is scheduling neighborhood workshops to gather input on how to simplify sound regulations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 21, 2012
Eight firms vie for downtown parking garage project

A selection committee is scheduled to narrow the list of construction/engineer firms at the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
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Kotor, Montenegro, had spectacular views. "It took a few hours, and on the way down, our legs started to feel like jelly, but the views on the way up and down and from the top were breathtaking," Barb Smith said. Photos by Fred Smith
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
San Marco merchants visit their namesake

Merchants in San Marco Plaza, along with their friends and family, visited Piazza San Marco, in Italy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
St. Armands BID discusses its reservations about fees

A new city policy requires a $500 reservation fee for events on city property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 21, 2013
Drainage construction set to start after the season

Sarasota County staff expects the Beach Road stormwater enhancements to be complete in December.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Your Fitness Instructor moves to new location; AMI Water Shuttle adds Longboat Key stop; Mote Marine, Whole Foods team up for Giving Challenge; Key Club to host orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Moor

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 1, 2020
Sarasota Farmers Market returns with social distance guidelines

Weekend downtown attraction returns with hopes of building its following.

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  • Neighbors
Parrish's Gina Messenger looks forward helping the School District of Manatee County move from a B district to an A district. "I'm excited to continue the good work that Manatee County is doing," she says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2020
Parrish's Messenger retains Manatee County school board seat

Gina Messenger will focus on early childhood education and grade level reading in next four years.

  • East County
  • News
Stacy McKee, development director of HOPE Family Services, accepts backpacks for the children at the shelter and a donation check from the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2020
East County clubs serve the community

Supply drives held by Cascades, Lakewood Ranch women.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota school Board discusses safety funds, rental policies

The district has about $2 million left to address safety at district campuses.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Although a representative from the Tahiti Park neighborhood said residents were willing to participate in a self-funding district to buy the land, the commission wasn't interested in moving forward with the acquisition.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
City won’t acquire North Trail property

Despite an appeal from the Tahiti Park neighborhood, the city isn’t interested in adding commercial property on U.S. 41 into Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Town Hall storm upgrades planned with FEMA assistance

Federal dollars will pay for about three-quarters of the project to replace roof, add hurricane shutters and install new generator.

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  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 6, 2020
Seven cases of COVID-19 reported from Longboat Key

State's ZIP code reporting system indicates "5 to 9" cases, but town-by-town listing shows seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.24.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant announced its closure Wednesday via signs on the doors Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 27, 2015
Top Story — July: Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant sold

New owners Mark Caragiulo and Tom Leonard have plans for a new Longboat Key restaurant similar to Shore on St. Armands Circle. The restaurant will stay closed for 10 months to a year.

  • Longboat Key
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