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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2021
East County weather page photo: December 24

Joseph Swederski captured this lizard showing off near the Lakehouse Community Center pool in Waterside at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rams quarterback Jeremiah Dawson through a touchdown pass against Venice High in the playoffs last season. He is the only QB listed on the team's roster as of Aug. 17. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Kolter Group provided this rendering of the view from the planned 18-story Ritz-Carlton residential development.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 21, 2016
Bayfront growth continues with Quay and Ritz projects

The long-awaited buildout of the Sarasota Quay property took another step forward this week. Just to the south, developers announced plans for a new 18-story condo overlooking the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christ Church of Longboat Key in February 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 2, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key reopens for in-person services

Masks and social distancing will be a must at services beginning Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The St. Regis site is set to include a rooftop bar. Rendering provided by Unicorp.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 30, 2021
St. Regis developers seek town approval ahead of October groundbreaking

Following demolition, deals and deliberations, St. Regis project is on the verge of final approval. Here's what to expect in the next two months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The meeting will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2012
Town to hold maintenance code community meeting

The meeting will include a discussion of the International Property Maintenance Code, which if adopted, would strengthen town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
City eyes job and service cuts

Thirteen positions are targeted for elimination, and city residents may see reductions in a host of services they once took for granted, as City Hall seeks to trim millions from its 2012 budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Commissioner Christian Ziegler: "The only thing you can do west of the interstate is go taller." (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 6, 2022
County asks staff to tighten up workforce housing loopholes

Sarasota County's half dwelling unit density ordinance has yet to produce tangible results, so commissioners are directing staff to review and suggest refinements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terrence Connor was selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 18, 2023
Sarasota County superintendent to host listening tours

Superintendent Terry Connor is hosting a series of events to gather feedback from school district employees and the community as he transitions into his role.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Accessory dwelling units such as the Laurel Park residence pictured here are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the Florida Housing Coalition recommended permitting the structures by-right citywide.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2020
Planning Board endorses limited expansion of accessory dwellings

The city hopes allowing a small second unit on some single-family lots will help add affordable housing, though proposed changes fall short of consultant recommendations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboaters know what it takes to prosper. You grow, or you die. You adapt and change, or you die.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2017
Context matters in election

The Colony density vote has fueled anti-growth sentiments on Longboat, spilling over into the Town Commission race. Beware of fake news and vague news crafted to mislead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A glass-encased stairwell extending from the north elevation of the Sarasota County Administration Center will be the dominant architectural feature.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 26, 2023
New county administrative center emphasizes health, fitness

A glassed-in staircase and views of Celery Fields are intended to promote fitness and vitality among staff. The $75 million building is also planned to be more public-friendly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bricks Smoked Meats at 1528 State St. has been among the restaurants leading the charge to preserve parklet dining as a permanent fixture in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 15, 2022
Sarasota considers permanent plan for parklet dining downtown

The city's pandemic-era policy that allowed restaurants to expand into downtown street parking has been extended through March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officials and members of the design/build team dig into the soil for a groundbreaking. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 4, 2022
Sarasota County breaks ground on expanded 17th Street Park

Softball renovations and new artificial turf fields are coming in the first phase of the regional park plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 10-member board, which has been at work since August considering potential alterations to the city’s foundational governing document.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Sarasota's Charter Review Committee OKs recommendation for elected mayor

Proposal needs City Commission approval before heading to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steph Davis has advice for people thinking about getting into rock climbing: keep your overhead low.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2023
Record-setting rock climber shares advice on risk and reward

Steph Davis, who spoke Feb. 16 in Sarasota, was the first woman to free climb the Salathé Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite, California.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Fort Hamer Run returns Saturday for its fourth annual running.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 4, 2020
Fourth annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run kicks off Saturday.

The Fort Hamer Bridge will be closed from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday for the annual Fort Hamer Bridge Run so motorists need to find other routes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 26, 2018
'Unsane' is a disappointing borefest that could have been a decent thriller

Not even a unique filming method and a Matt Damon cameo could save Steven Soderbergh's new film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
South West Florida Therapy Animals Partners Ana Dod, with Boots, and Heather Perry, with Milo, hope to host events at the nonprofit's campus to help raise funds for the animals' care.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2020
The animal effect is in Lakewood Ranch

Ranch provides therapeutic connections in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Plymouth Harbor’s COVID-19 leadership team meets Monday, March 16 to discuss the latest plans related to combatting the spread of the disease.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2020
Retirement communities work to protect residents

Screening visitors and halting group activities are two of the steps Plymouth Harbor leadership has taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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