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“We will have an affordable menu, fresh seafood, steak and fine Italian cuisine,” said W. Howard Rooks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: September

W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo plan to open a new Italian eatery in the vacant former Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shelli Freeland Eddie
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2014
Forum introduces City Commission applicants

A neighborhood association meeting in Alta Vista served as the first chance for many residents to learn about contenders for openings on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Husband-and-wife team AllCare Medical Center doctors Matt Nessetti and Doris Ramirez-Nessetti broke ground on their new medical center Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2014
AllCare Medical prescribes new building

With patients ranging from a day old to 104 years old, an East County doctor duo seeks room to grow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Festival changes venue

The third annual Italian Festival, in Lakewood Ranch, will have a new location - Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • News
Artist Jill Sigman collects supplies for her next work at the Waste Management Sarasota Transfer Station.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 20, 2015
Spotlight: Renewed Purpose

Artist Jill Sigman gives a second life to Sarasota's discarded objects.

  • Arts + Culture
In June, Summer Wallace and Brendan Ragan posed in the parking lot that would eventually become the home of the Urbanite Theatre. Four months from opening, the building is now nearing completion. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2014
VIDEO: Urbanite Theatre kick-starts final fundraising push

The Urbanite Theatre, a new arts space coming to downtown Sarasota, is drawing nearer to its fundraising goals - and to an opening date.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The best view of the boat race will be from Lido Beach. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Grand Prix Festival

The Fourth of July weekend festivities continue with a jam-packed schedule of events for the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 25, 2014
Sarasota 2050 changes advance to County Commission

After three hours of public comment, the Sarasota County Planning Commission unanimously approved proposed amendments to Sarasota 2050.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This drawing depicts the most recent Lift Station 87 design, which now meets the standards outlined in the zoning code. The proposed building is 58 feet at its highest point.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2014
Engineers revise lift station design, height

After the design for the Lift Station 87 building received some negative feedback for its height, the proposed structure has been lowered - to the displeasure of some residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber, right, plans to present the insight the group gathers to the City Commission early next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2014
Bayfront group plans public forums

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the group developing a vision and master plan for a swath of bayfront land near the Van Wezel, is continuing to seek broad community participation in its efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of Lisa Worthy The Sarasota Crew men's varsity 8+ boat earned a bid to this year's USRowing Youth National Championships, where it will seek to defend its national title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2014
National Recognition

Nathan Benderson Park has been named the host site for the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Prior to Thursday's community meeting regarding the construction of Lift Station 87, the lobby at City Hall was set up for attendees to peruse informational posters the new project team made.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2013
New lift station team holds community meeting

McKim and Creed, the new engineering firm in charge of work at Lift Station 87, hosted a forum Thursday for residents to voice their concerns about the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
13U Florida River Dawgs
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2014
Sidelines

Pirates to host wrestling tourneys; Golf pro to hold fundraiser for GSJGA; Registration now underway for BRSC; Monsters LAX gears up for season; 13U Florida River Dawgs

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
News briefs 9.05.13

Fire Rescue calls increase 12.6% in 2013; Longboat's swan-keeper seeks donations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Janet Rantis, Chris Bagoulados, Paree Gardner, Voula Karagan, Tina Maravegias and Chamaidi Belanger take a minute away from their cookie craze.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
Annual festival returns for 30th year

Authentic Greek food, entertainment and cultural celebration returns to East County.

  • East County
  • News
Marcos Wilson, of Venezuela, Elisabet Safont, of Spain and Bruce Holst, of Selby Gardens, conduct a botanical inventory in March 2012 on a remote table mountain in southern Venezuela. Photo courtesy Bruce Holst
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 6, 2014
Floral notes

It's easy to admire the beauty growing in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. But what visitors don't see is some of the behind-the-scenes work that has not only helped shape the present and future of the garden but also preserved the history of the plants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After making repairs to their seawall following Hurricane Eta, Ohana owners put signage on their private property to prevent people from trespassing. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 21, 2022
Longboat leaders to discuss solutions to navigate around Ohana seawall

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney is expected to provide an update Monday afternoon on the town of Longboat Key's negotiations with the Ohana property owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drivers will experience some minor traffic delays as the intersection at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive is upgraded.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 25, 2024
Improvements on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard lead to minor delays

Two separate projects have led to lane closures but should be completed soon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in slashing home prices

The rising cost of insurance has pushed some buyers to look outside Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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