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Photo by Lori Sax Real estate developer David Walters, through a family trust, controls about 40 acres involved in the Fruitville Initiative.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2014
Take the initiative

Most retail projects built near interstates look similar - a formulaic, yet mostly successful strategy. A new development aims to counter conformity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Halfacre Construction founder remembered in East County

Construction executive Bill Halfacre was more than ready back in the 1970s when he heard a few Sarasota officials wanted to impose a building moratorium.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photos by Colin Reid Dr. Nik Gapeto has many creative jobs, but visitors downtown may now best know him for this bicycle.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 27, 2014
VIDEO: Flamingo bike artist aims to spark creativity in others

A bicycle that once graced the stage at Florida Studio Theatre and has undergone a colorful makeover now serves a higher creative purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The BID has already agreed to fund a $50,000 St. Armands parking feasibility study that the Sarasota City Commission supports.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Circle improvements on hold pending vote landowners' extension decision

St. Armands Key property owners must return ballots regarding an extension of the St. Armands Business Improvement District by Sept. 16 to Sarasota City Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 4, 2014
Siesta retailers pushed to comply with outdoor display rules

A Tuesday Siesta Key Village Association meeting highlighted mounting frustration with Siesta retailers, who, some say, are openly defying the existing countywide laws barring the outdoors display of merchandise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 14, 2013
Sunshine group scrutinizes emails of BID directors

Citizens for Sunshine seeks to scan the volunteers' personal computers for emails on BID issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ellen and Matt Barry with Col. John and Gail Alexander at the Toys for Tots drive.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • December 13, 2024
Not all fundraisers are fancy

Tidbits from the Black Tie social season, including toy drives, celebrating Marines and efforts to ensure a nice Christmas for all.

  • Black Tie
A rendering of Payne Park Auditorium by Fleischman Garcia Maslowski Architecture shows modern enhancements while maintaining the 1960s-era aesthetic.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 5, 2025
Renovation plans for Payne Park Auditorium revealed

The Sarasota Players will invest $2.5 million to convert the city-owned building into a contemporary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High softball junior Allison Cole.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allison Cole

The Riverview softball junior has shined on the mound and at the plate early in the 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The building previously won the "Design Award of Excellence" from the Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 8, 2024
Sarasota County buys energy-efficient office building on Fruitville

Sarasota County has purchased the former CAN Community Health headquarters, a sleek glass office building on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High and Sarasota Tsunami girls swimmer Natalia Strezenicky.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Natalia Strezenicky

The Sarasota High girls swimmer won the 500 yard freestyle at the team's Class 3A district meet Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Elevations for DR Horton's Sage Park townhomes off North Beneva Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 16, 2025
Beneva Road townhome project clears Planning Board scrutiny

In a split decision, the Sarasota Planning Board recommended approval of Sage Park townhomes planned for the old Circus City site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Waterbury Park offers four luxury semi-custom home floor plans, including this Seaside 2 model home.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2025
Neal launches new home development in Lakewood Ranch

Waterbury Park will offer 21 homesites in the rapidly growing eastern segment of the community.

  • East County
  • News
Connie DiMaggio, a member of Longboat Island Chapel, shows off some of the stylish shoes community members donated to its shoe drive-focused Gather and Give on Aug. 19 at the chapel.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 23, 2025
Longboat Key church helps students start the year on the right foot

Longboat Island Chapel is gathering athletic shoes, socks and shoelaces for Stillpoint Mission as this month's fundraising focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police officers rescue dog from canal
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 5, 2024
Longboat Key Police officers rescue dog from canal

Officers conducted a late-night rescue of an injured dog in a canal. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 26, 2024
Target to build large-format store near Lakewood Ranch

The retailer has filed for a permit with Manatee County to build a new store, nearly 25,000 square feet larger than its average store, at Marketplace at Heritage Harbour off I-75.

  • East County
  • News
A Goodwill bookstore and donation center will occupy the new outparcel building at 3160 Gulf of Mexico Drive by the end of the year.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 13, 2025
Goodwill sets up first Longboat Key location

The bookstore and donation drop-off at the outparcel of the new Brista Commons commercial complex is expected to open by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 8, 2010
Healing Hands

Mindy Lederman, proprietor of TimeOut On-Site Massage and summer camp director at the Athletic Center at Lakewood Ranch, was diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer in June. Now, her friends are working to raise money while she receives chemotherapy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 8, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Three

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Three

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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