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The music at the Art Ovation rooftop bar has been the subject of several noise complaints, spurring city officials to take action in an effort to mitigate sound issues. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2021
Rooftop bar triggers noise concerns

Following complaints from residents, the city is investigating whether a bar at the Art Ovation hotel is operating in compliance with the zoning code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
Briefs

Commission selects police panels members; City to defend its code enforcement practice; City considers drafting rental ordinance

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota County School Board District 4: Robyn Marinelli

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota residents returned to Siesta Key Beach on Monday after the county reopened the public properties. Lido Beach in the city of Sarasota remains closed. Photo by Harry Sayer.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota officials prepare strategies for reopening

What does a reopened Sarasota look like while COVID-19 remains a threat? How do officials determine when it's OK lift restrictions?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has been the source of contention between the county and the city for years. And still, there's been no resolution.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 11, 2017
City, county can't reach resolution on downtown CRA dispute

They gave themselves 75 days. Now, their time is up and the city still hasn't confirmed it won't be suing the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Last month, The Bay presented this concept plan for Phase 1 to the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2019
The Bay schedules meetings on park plans

The Bay Sarasota will host two community events Wednesday, Aug. 21 to discuss the group’s latest proposal for the first phase of the public park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Barnes, of Sarasota,  scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Schumaker and Michael Wyshock
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
Reworks of Art

Alfstad& Contemporary artists revisit their work from past exhibitions by creating collaborative, limited-edition prints.

  • Arts + Culture
Tzeva features a Mediterranean menu with Israeli influence.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 30, 2023
New restaurant concept to open in downtown Sarasota

The new Mediterranean dining spot is set to begin service Feb. 8.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
One of the biggest tips Woodleaf Hammock's Gayle Sweda and her husband, Rich Sweda, have learned is to get low. It allows the perspective of the photo to change.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents learn better phone photography in a snap

The unique phone camera class at James Patton Community Park was offered by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 8423 Lindrick Lane sold for $5.65 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 5, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 21-25 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Lindrick Lane tops the week's sales at $5.65 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sand on Greer Island has begun encroaching on the Land's End pier.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 19, 2023
Town gets green light for Beer Can Island dredge

Delays caused by wildlife shifted the timeline of the project, but the town expects it to begin by mid-July without any change in cost.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shirley Deutsch'   s new front doors reach nearly to her shoulder, which she says makes it hard for her to open and close.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
82-year-old wants a solution to her condo-door problem

A resident of The Promenade on Longboat Key is petitioning her condo board for a lower door handle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Biologist Valeriy Palubok samples water from a dock at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 28, 2023
Mote red tide water samples remain unalarming

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientists have been collecting daily water samples for over 50 years regardless of the presence of red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City Commission has prohibited medical marijuana dispensaries to date, but that could change Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2018
City Commission to consider medical marijuana regulations

A proposed ordinance would permit the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries in areas where pharmacies are also allowed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.1.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cyndi Seamon and Ann Tannen wear PPE when recording nests near each other in July 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 9, 2020
Turtle season closes strong on Longboat Key

Turtles had their fourth-best nesting year in 2020, barely acknowledging a pandemic is still raging above water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota city commissioners adopted an ordinance in 2021 to register and regulate vacation rentals in coastal communities.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 30, 2023
Sarasota considers expansion of ordinance regulating vacation rentals

Current vacation rental fee revenues fall short of city's regulatory expenses by roughly $100,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although residents have complained about the lack of activity on the project, the city said there's little recourse to prod a development along.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2019
Stalled Rosemary project draws concerns

The Vanguard Lofts project is partially constructed — and residents want to see the developer finish the job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Every room of Scott Fore's home has a spectacular view.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2019
A 'Tonka toy' with charm in Bradenton

Unique contemporary home goes on the market in East County along the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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