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Dave and Lisa Burns give their goats treats during a break from cleaning up the grounds. Photo by Jay Heater
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 23, 2022
Myakka animal sanctuary survives despite extensive damage from Hurricane Ian

Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary clean up after $60,000 of damage in Myakka.

  • East County
  • News
Kim Luther finished off a 20-year career with East Manatee Fire Rescue by earning the 2022 Fire Officer of the Year award.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2023
East Manatee firefighter earns top honor before retiring

Kim Luther finishes her 20-year career with East Manatee Fire Rescue by being named Manatee County Fire Officer of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer and Ruby Dixon
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Summer Beach Run

Runners of all ages hit the beach for the Kids Summer Beach Run Tuesday, June 10, at Siesta Key Beach. The run is the first in the 10-part series and was organized by the Manasota Track Club. Participants jogged 3.5 miles along the water among beachgoers and afterwards cooled off with ice pops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sasaki will work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization to develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2017
Bayfront group selects professional planner

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization picked Sasaki, a Massachusetts-based firm, to guide the redevelopment of 42-acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although School Avenue is already blocked off during school days, the school district wants a permanent closure.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 28, 2019
Proposed School Avenue closure draws opposition

Residents and Planning Board members criticized a Sarasota County Schools plan to permanently close a road that cuts through Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High boys lacrosse senior Kellen Rector.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kellen Rector

The Sarasota High boys lacrosse senior is an offensive leader for the Sailors.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2014
Heritage Harbour rethinks gate security measures

Homes replacing a former marina have some residents questioning security measures and its number of gates.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commission Chairman Larry Bustle sits next to Michael Maxwell, of the Urban Land Institute, following a May 14 workshop.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
National panel supports county's growth plan

A panel from the Urban Land Institute prepared a document that highlights the county's need to focus on the area called 'Southwest County' and to leverage the county's assets.

  • East County
  • News
Planning Director Steve Cover believes the study is necessary to lay the groundwork for a viable water transit service.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota to study water taxi feasibility

The city is paying more than $100,000 in hopes of eventually establishing a water-based transportation service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This nearly eight-acre site at 2211 Fruitville Road is proposed for Sarasota Station, a nearly 400-unit affordable rental community with at least 20% of the apartments priced at or below 80% of the city's average median income.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Affordable housing project granted three-year construction extension

With setbacks including the death of Harvey Vengroff and COVID-19, the City Commission has granted One Stop Housing more time to begin building the Sarasota Station apartment complex in Park East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mel Gang, Nancy Chanos, Sandy Endres, June Hessel, Dick Antonello, Sue Antonello, and Debbie Andy enjoying their Fourth of July dinner outside the Seaplace clubhouse.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Seaplace Condominiums celebrates Fourth of July

The tight-knit community celebrated Independence Day surrounded by longtime friends and loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
I-75 and Cattlemen Road traffic run parallel, in an area that will soon offer greater connectivity with an overpass that will go over I-75 from the UTC area to Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 22, 2022
Waterside-UTC connector could break ground in 2023 if funding in place

The I-75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road could open as soon as late 2025.

  • East County
  • News
David Sessions, left, and Anand Pallegar have been elected chair and vice chair of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2023
Gulf Coast Community Foundation elects leaders for 2024

The GCCF board named David Sessions chair and Anand Pallegar vice chair along with three new board members.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Greg Para, the owner of Sarasota Parrot Conservatory, talks about how friendly the birds can be with people.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2023
Myakka City co-op highlights 'hidden gems'

The co-op brings local artists together while also supporting Myakka City animal nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • October 3, 2022
Aiming to Make Breast Cancer Surgery Easier

Aiming to Make Breast Cancer Surgery Easier

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The city previously considered demolishing the GWIZ building in 2016.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2018
Preservationists campaign to save GWIZ building

Architectural groups want The Bay to consider repurposing the bayfront structure — but do residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 12-unit, four-story townhouse project was made possible in part because of alternative standards the city adopted for the Golden Gate Point neighborhood. Rendering courtesy Parker Walter Group
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2014
Townhome project planned at Golden Gate Point

A developer is planning its second downtown townhouse complex, using alternate zoning rules for shorter, but wider, buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fire commissioners for East Manatee Fire Rescue and Myakka City Fire Control District will meet jointly Aug. 20 to vote on the merger. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2020
Myakka City residents approve merger with East Manatee Fire Rescue

Myakka City residents approve merger with East Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2022
Sarasota County faces administrative challenge over Lakewood Ranch expansion

Two Bern Creek residents have filed the challenge over the planned Lakewood Ranch Southeast development, citing its impact on wildlife and traffic.

  • East County
  • News
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