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Michael Infanti says his development firm was willing to consider building affordable units in Laurel Park, but adequate procedures for selling those units privately aren’t in place yet.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Laurel Park project highlights affordable housing deficiencies

Because of a lack of clear regulations, a developer will pay money into an affordable housing fund rather than build attainable units within a planned residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting was held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2014
CDD 6 moves forward with bond refinancing

The refinancing of 2004A bonds will save money for about half of Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 residents.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch graduate Kristin Zarrella set a new University of Southern Mississippi school record in the mile Jan. 30.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

East County High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2009
Commission workshop wrap-up

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed by a 5-2 vote to review a revised ordinance that would allow commissioners to serve three consecutive two-year terms, as well as any additional time served as a partial term limit for being appointed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
WAR & CONFLICT BOOKERA:  MEXICAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • January 22, 2014
Common Nonsense: We didn't start the fire

Common Nonsense: We didn't start the fire

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
ODA's season ends in playoffs

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team saw its season come to an end with a 13-10 loss to Tampa Catholic in the opening round of the playoffs April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
B.J. Ivey won eight division titles in 10 years with the Riverview High boys basketball program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2020
New ODA boy basketball coach excited to get to work

B.J. Ivey was previously the head coach at Riverview High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2013
Pension liabilities: the elephant in the city

Sarasota's unfunded pension obligations are widely acknowledged as a serious issue that needs to be addressed - so why isn't more being done?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Executives at the Women’s Sports Museum believe the preview center, which they expect to open at The Mall at University Town Center in the fall, will be a springboard to launching the actual museum in three to five years.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 20, 2020
If You Build It

The first Women’s Sports Museum is warming up with a sneak peek at the project through the creation of a preview center in The Mall at UTC.

  • LWR Life
Courtesy. Joe Seidensticker is leading a revival of the Libby's brand.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2018
Prominent restaurant undergoes significant renovation

A mainstay restaurant in Southside Village, Libby’s Café & Bar, is getting a major renovation this summer — kicking off a revival of the decade-old brand. Owners plan to re-introduce Libby’s Café & Bar by October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The sound of silence . . . please

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile home park near Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: June

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 23, 2019
Sarasota Police continue investigating fatal August crash

Truck driver was killed in incident on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
The former El Pescador building on the North Trail in Sarasota sold for $850,000 this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 29, 2016
Tex-Mex restaurant planned for North Trail

The owners of Wicked Cantina in Bradenton Beach this month bought the former El Pescador for $850,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Pocket park to become dog park; Siesta bridges to close for maintenance; Merchants needed to assist with upkeep

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 8, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 9

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Anna Maria Island.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Cops Corner

Aug. 23 Safe and secure 9:33 p.m. - 500 block of Schooner Lane. Alarm. Police responded to an alarm and found a sliding glass door to a home unlocked. The door was secured and the alarm was reset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Artist Van Jazmin works on an illustration as a part of SCOPE's High Tech, High Touch workshop. The artwork wasn't limited to the professionals, as participants earlier sketched their visions for a better community.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2013
SCOPE seeks vision for ideal community

At its 'High Tech, High Touch' workshop Tuesday morning, SCOPE asked participants to share their thoughts on how to better shape Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heritage Harbour Golf & Eatery investor Bryan Veith enjoys a round with co-owner Chris Bradshaw.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2019
A round of golf Bradshaw family style in Bradenton

A round of golf Bradshaw family style at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Opinion
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