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Charles Hewett, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Jackson Laboratory, stands at the proposed site of research lab in eastern Collier County last summer before the institute abandoned the project at the end of 2010.
  • By Carolann Cahill and Jim Lampl |
  • May 5, 2011
MY VIEW: Go slow on Jackson Lab

The non-profit Jackson Laboratory has a solid reputation in its field and a demonstrated track record of success in securing public funding. But that does not justify Sarasota County jumping on the Jackson Lab bandwagon heading our way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Burks places Payne Park Village property on the market

A 9.5-acre parcel off School Avenue that won controversial approval for mixed-use development has gone on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Association pushes back unit-owner vote

The Longboat Key Town Commission had a stern warning for the interests in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort last week: Work out a resolution or risk losing more than half of the resort's 237 units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Gary Hoyt presented the sketches at Wednesday’s meeting.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
North end enters discussion zone

The Longbeach Village Association heard ideas recently generated as part of a community-based planning exercise for the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Culverhouse Nature Park community garden organizer Catherine Dente took this picture just outside the park's fence. T Photo courtesy of Catherine Dente
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Culverhouse park fence questioned

Stonebridge residents are upset with a chain-link fence that was placed around a community garden at the Culverhouse Nature Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Planning & Zoning Board puts Comp Plan policy on hold

The Planning & Zoning Board moved forward with changes to its Comprehensive Plan with the exception of one policy that some say could impact a future cellular tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taylor Morrison will look to the Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch for the design of a new community in Gulf Gate. Courtesy of Taylor Morrison.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2012
Developer revives Gulf Gate community

Taylor Morrison plans to develop 77 acres near the Stickney Point Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lennar will offer homes similar to its existing Sawgrass model. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2012
Lennar plans Ranch community

Homebuilder Lennar Homes is planning a 281-home community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Anti-SRQ Walmart Direct Action Planning Committee tarred and feathered a Wal-Mart smiley face prior to the meeting at City Hall. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Commissioners agree to hold Walmart appeal

The appeal against the proposed Ringling Boulevard Walmart becomes the fifth appeal in five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office sting garners 43 arrests; Authorities arrest three burglary suspects

  • East County
  • News
Giancarlo Facciolla attended dozens of home shows throughout the state in preparation for creating his own show in the East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
Home show slated for Heritage Harbour

Organizer Giancarlo Facciolla hopes to host other shows throughout the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
News Briefs

Planning commission discusses SMR project; Osteopathic med school enrollment up; Accident due to dropped cell phone

  • East County
  • News
Lou Newman photo///Black skimmers spread out over Lido Beach.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
Shorebird season lasts long on Lido

The area's nesting shorebirds flocked to Lido Beach this year, where their season has been successful.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
TECO Energy is also installing a 6-inch gas line along Gulf of Mexico Drive from North Shore Road to Bayview Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 3, 2020
Roadside work underway on Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Florida Department of Transportation's work is set to be completed by Sept. 11

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The planned St. Regis Hotel and Residences would offer 166 hotel rooms and 78 residential condominium units.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2020
Unicorp closes deals on more Colony units

Five units sold for more than $783,000 records show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County's vote-by-mail ballots are on the way

Supervisor of Elections urges voters to complete the ballots promptly, then either mail or return them in person to secure drop boxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city will discuss ballot language for the referendum at its first meeting in June.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2018
City selects election date transition plan

If voters approve a referendum to move city elections to August and November, sitting commissioners will get an extra 18 months added to their terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Delivery of new blue bins began in November.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2020
County residents reminded to begin using recycling carts on Monday

Those who live in unincorporated areas of the county will no longer separate their recyclables as new system cranks up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The first City Commission meeting of 2019 will be held Monday, Jan. 6.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2020
City to discuss purchase of Tahiti Park property

The City Commission will consider taxing or assessing nearby property owners to acquire commercial land along U.S. 41 and incorporate it into Whitaker Gateway Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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