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Only the commission and P&Z have been afforded the "extenuating circumstance" benefit. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2022
Commission extends virtual meeting allowance to P&Z

Planning and Zoning Board members are now allowed to attend meetings virtually under limited "extraordinary circumstances."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A home at 1915 Clematis St. sold for $2.95 million. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,161 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 17, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 31 to Aug. 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale on Casey Key tops the week's sales at $4.53 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Graphic by Nicole Thompson
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2014
Mobility plan raises questions for residents

The city's proposed changes to impact fees for new developments have some residents concerned they won't prevent traffic issues in their area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovsk and prominent Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick on a screenshot from a Rumble video where they talked about the SPAC merger.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 22, 2022
Longboat Key video-sharing firm reels in $400M from merger

"We have only scratched the surface of what this business could be," Rumble officials say.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Police get a wheel deal from anonymous citizen

An anonymous citizen recently contacted the town with an offer to buy the Longboat Key Police Department a new bicycle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Individual garden plots thrived at the Lakewood Ranch community garden in 2018. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 17, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents show renewed interest in community garden

Green thumbs are wanted to replant the community garden in Greenbrook's Adventure Park, expected to open early next year.

  • East County
  • News
A 21-year-old man fell from the 18th floor to the fifth floor at the Bayso construction site in The Quay. He later died at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2022
One Park plan meeting with opposition from Quay residents

A plan to build an 18-story condo tower spanning over Quay Commons, a primary road within The Quay, is challenged by residents claiming the developer of One Park is circumventing the public process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
We Nuzzle CEO John Myers (left) and founder Brian Bennett (right) officially founded the company on Oct. 1, 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2020
Pet care startup makes Longboat Key home

We Nuzzle plans to launch its on-demand pet-care services app this fall in parts of Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Twig's Lindsey May, left, and Katelyn Egolf, right, join Julie Swan of the Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle at the event. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 24, 2022
The Twig of Bradenton displays the compassion of area nonprofits

The Twig and The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle combine to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Master Max Yan leads his class.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2022
Longboat Key: 2022 in review

In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness on Longboat Key, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.21.19

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Andrea Saputo Cox steps into her role at Gold Coast during a challenging time in the industry.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2023
Saputo family reaches its fourth generation of beer wholesalers

Andrea Saputo Cox confidently steps into a leadership role at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
  • Business
Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, explains the rising debt at a listening session held at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Buchanan spends Saturday at Town Hall

The Longboat Key congressman talked jobs, his No. 1 focus, the economy and spending with Key constituents during a listening session. His No. 1 focus is jobs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
1. Jillian Herbst, Olivia Laney, Ella Dodge, Grace Hogie, Jayla Doust, Addyson Bruneman, Taylor Shepherd and Callie Bua rush to greet Cassidy McLellan at home following McLellan's walk-off triple.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2021
Top-10 moments of the East County sports season

Lakewood Ranch High softball tops 2021 moments with a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2013
Zoning code bubbles to surface for breweries

Recent efforts to open two new craft breweries in the city of Sarasota have come with challenges due to the city's zoning and building regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Back in the 1980s, Beach Road was often awash, covered with sand and difficult to maintain.
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 6, 2018
Time for common sense on Siesta Key Beach Road controversy

Some residents want the county to return the vacated right of way and open the road.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
News Briefs

Plea deal struck for fatal 2012 DUI crash on Siesta; Controversy continues to cook at Bob's Boathouse; Industrial project chosen for county-owned land

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chiles Group CEO and Gulf Shellfish Institute Board Member Ed Chiles (far right) spoke before a crowd Saturday morning to announce the launch of the All Clams on Deck initiative.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 15, 2022
Initiative announced to improve health of Sarasota Bay, other estuaries

The Gulf Shellfish Institute seeks to raise $22.5 million through its All Clams on Deck initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Investment banker Marc Schaefer has helped the YMCA with its finances.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota YMCA loses partner, won't bring Silver Sneakers back

Project Stoked backed out as a partner, and YMCA leaders couldn't reach negotiations to bring back the Silver Sneakers program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Craig and Miriam Boots of the Country Club have been dealing with the effects of Craig's parkinsonism disorder since April 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents say support key when facing parkinsonism disorder

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch couple turns to Neuro Challenge and neighbors for help during parkinsonism struggles.

  • East County
  • News
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