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Gene Jaleski has three complaints regarding past Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub hearings he wants the ZBA to review Thursday. File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2015
Moore's, Mar Vista on Town Hall menu

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear complaints from Village resident and commission candidate Gene Jaleski Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Conceptual master plan for the redevelopment of the former site of the Colony Beach and Tennis resort.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 13, 2017
Colony redevelopment slated for P&Z judgment

Unicorp National Developments Inc. is scheduled to testify on it application for redeveloping the former site of the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathy Cromley of Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota pours a beer for a customer during My Hometown Fest in 2019. This year, the nonprofit is hosting My Hometown Jam, a smaller fundraiser than My Hometown Fest. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
Small jam still sweet at Nathan Benderson Park

Six bands will perform for 300 people at the Sertoma Club's My Hometown Jam at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic began flowing through the traffic circle at Fruitville Road and Tamiami Trail in late 2020.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 25, 2022
See the artwork finalists for the Fruitville Road roundabout

Final installation is likely more than a year away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jon Thaxton suggested the city could use a tiered incentive system to reward developers who provide the most beneficial housing projects for the community.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2020
City leaders offer differing housing perspectives

As city staff works to advance policy changes, commissioners shared their affordable housing priorities at a workshop Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city approved the Whitaker Gateway Park dog park in 2017, but it reversed course following resident pushback.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
City abandons Whitaker Gateway Park dog park plan

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the board also set a public hearing on the proposed Lido pavilion project and moved forward with establishing a park district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 30, 2019
Eliminate the pavilion and pool; keep it simple

So what's next for the Lido Beach project?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 1, 2020
Longboat reports sewer line repairs completed

The break happened Sunday night in an underwater sewer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Club's Islandside property has a maximum density of 1,588 units, of which 845 have been built. The town must hold a referendum to determine if voters want tourism on the property. Courtesy of the Longboat Key Club and Resort
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2014
Ocean Properties still finalizing Islandside concept

The Delray Beach-based company plans to hold discussions with the town and IPOC as it determines plans, including how many units to build.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sherry Nikolich’s Buttonwood Drive home had flooding in the garage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2020
Longboat Key residents continue Eta clean-up

Several Buttonwood Harbour residents had flooding because of Eta.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
News Briefs

Fire chief concerned about emergency access

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since 2017, a development team has been working on plans for the Bath and Racquet Club, an effort that has drawn opposition from neighboring residents. The city rejected initial plans in 2020, but approved a revision this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 1, 2021
Another revision, another review for Bath and Racquet Club plans

After receiving a preliminary approval for a mixed-use project earlier this year, the development team is asking the city for permission to swap commercial space for up to 70 residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
brasstap!
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2015
Tampa-based Brass Tap brings craft-beer focus to Sarasota

Tampa-based Brass Tap brings craft-beer focus to Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
Event fee compromise reached

Under the threat of having to cancel several special events throughout Sarasota, the event organizers and the city of Sarasota reached an agreement on a new event fee policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The inaugural tournament will benefit the foundation's general fund.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Longboat Key Foundation to host inaugural golf tournament

The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 17, 2018
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts its first ever World Refugee Day

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee commemorated World Refugee Day through sharing stories, celebrating culture and giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of the town-wide 250 tourism until pool that’s been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2014
Commission approves Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that will begin later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The land purchased by the county will increase the remaining lifespan of the landfill on Lena Road from 16 years to an estimated 22 years.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 21, 2020
Manatee County opts for $32.5 million purchase in east Bradenton

East Bradenton land bought for use as government complex, waste transfer station

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Badger Bob's Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Show Your A/C Some Love

Show Your A/C Some Love

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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