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A group of Waterline Road homeowners and nearby residents started a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road Inc., and sent a petition to commissioners voicing their displeasure with a proposed development project.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
Waterline Road plans delayed after outcry

The Manatee County commissioners continued a public hearing on the East County housing proposal on Waterline Road.

  • East County
  • News
Shien Deh Temple currently operates out of a single-family home on a street east of Morgan Johnson Road. Temple leaders say a new worship center will accommodate a growing interest in studying Dao.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 10, 2013
County approves expansion of Daoist temple

The Shien Deh Temple, which has operated out of a single-family home in the East County for 11 years, learned it can build a new worship center.

  • East County
  • News
"It always puts me in the place of being the learner," Rob Tarbell says. "Masters (of paint) know how to manipulate paint ... With smoke, it's hard to manipulate because it's conditional."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2014
Secondhand Smoke

For newly Sarasota-based artist Rob Tarbell, being out of control is half the fun.

  • Arts + Culture
life-after-beth
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2014
Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Fruitville Road Park could be sold to generate revenue for the city, but residents in nearby communities believe the green space is needed along a stretch of road that’s already home to multiple retail complexes. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Residents fight to preserve Fruitville Road Park

As the city examines selling 7.7 acres of land to make way for a shopping center, residents say it's not in the best interests of the city or the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neal Communities and Medallion Home have begun construction inside The Inlets, along Regatta Way and on Fore and Mast drives. Photo by Hannah Fong
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
Homebuilders snatch lots in The Inlets

In a bid to fulfill the high-end real estate market, Neal Communities and Medallion Home have partnered to buy 42 lots in The Inlets.

  • East County
  • News
The State Street garage is supposed to be constructed at State Street and Lemon Avenue by February 2015, but commissioners have yet to select a design for the structure. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 19, 2013
Commission requests new State Street garage designs

City commissioners revisited older State Street garage plans at a meeting Monday and asked the city's Urban Design Studio to sketch out additional mock-ups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

School District promotes early registration for students

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Waitress Taylor O'Brien serves a craft beer in Good Liquid Brewing Co.'s lakeside dining area. The restaurant opened Friday, Dec. 10.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 10, 2021
Good Liquid Brewing Co. now open at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Good Liquid Brewing Co. adds to its Bradenton location with a second restaurant/pub now open at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Andre Herke serves a point. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 20, 2021
Observer Challenge returns on Longboat Key after year away

The tournament took a break in 2021 due to the pandemic, but will return from Jan. 7-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
For 15 years, Al and Dottye Van Iten have spent their winters at the Twin Shores community in Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 14, 2022
Utility says repairs are on the way to Longboat Key beachfront sidewalk

A portion of the sidewalk remains closed on Gulf of Mexico Drive directly in front of the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Orlando-based vendor Betinha Murta had several "Alice in Wonderland"-styled designs.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 19, 2022
Crafters show inch-high designs at miniature festival

The Sarasota Fun in the Sun festival was held Jan. 14-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlie Mopps worked as a projects manager for the town of Longboat Key from April 2019 to January 2022. (File photo)
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2022
Longboat Town Projects Manager Charlie Mopps starts new Venice job

Charlie Mopps now serves as Venice's Public Works director.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nicholas & Associates, which was a a jersey sponsor for the 2024 season, has purchased an interest in the Sarasota Paradise men's soccer team.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 2, 2024
Family with construction firm buys interest in Sarasota soccer team

The Papanicholas family created an entity to join the Sarasota Paradise ownership.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Through the new building-permit system, contractors and citizens alike would have added access to construction data on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 26, 2022
Buttonwood projects closer to final town approval

Longboat voters approved the density boost in November, and the project now requires final commission green light to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Car left running raises suspicions, prompting Longboat Police investigation
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 24, 2023
Car left running raises suspicions, prompting Longboat Police investigation

A concerned citizen reported a car that had been left on all night in a residential driveway. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ted Sperling Park is operated by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 28, 2022
Ted Sperling Park MURT underway after 12 years of planning

Originally conceived in 2010, a multiuse trail at Ted Sperling Park will serve to connect walkers and bikers from Sarasota Bay to South Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A daytime and nighttime rendering of Poly, which will be installed at the roundabout on U.S. 41 at 14th Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 26, 2024
Foundation being laid for 14th Street roundabout art installation

Approved in 2019, the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street is being prepped for Poly to be installed in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Prominent national restaurateur Cameron Mitchell is opening Ocean Prime at The Quay on Dec 21.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 11, 2024
Ocean Prime is ready to open at The Quay

The $10 million, two-story restaurant featuring waterfront views will debut on Dec. 21.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
It was a case of ammo lost, ammo found
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2025
It was a case of ammo lost, ammo found

A missing parcel of a certain level of importance turns up eventually. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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