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Land-use attorney Charlie Bailey is working to clarify the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow his client, Gary Kompothecras, to potentially build  closer to the street on the Key than is currently allowed.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Siesta Key hotel hits roadblock

Kompothecras seeks a legislative solution with the county to proceed with plans for project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Development Director Rob Oglesby announces plans for Nate's expansion with permanent buildings.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2018
Ponies, pups raise funds for rescue group

Honor Animal Rescue announces plans to expand.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota Republicans sweep lower county offices

Sarasota GOP candidates won all of the open seats on the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board and Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Long, managing member of Equity Villa Fund LLC, agreed to pay the town $3,640 and court costs to settle a lawsuit that sought to force the property owner of the home on Schooner Lane to cease and desist.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 23, 2020
Town lobbies against state legislation on short-term rentals

Bills focus on constitutional rights of property owners; mayor's letter notes possibility of 'mini-hotels.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Jewel will have 18 floors and have sweeping views of Sarasota Bay and the surrounding area. Construction is expected to start in summer 2013. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2012
Condominium renderings unveiled

Developer Tom Mannausa's 18-story condominium tower takes full advantage of the view and is chock-full of spacious living and owner amenities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Holly Rolls and Shane Catts own Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & EcoVentures
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Happy Paddler kicks off race series

The first in a four-race series to bring the kayak community together will take place at 8:30 a.m. on July 7 at The Happy Paddler at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
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Honor World War II veterans with a weekend of events celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Victory over Japan Day.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.6.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 6

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 10, 2017
Planned Parenthood dinner inspires guests not to 'go back'

The national organization’s Sarasota Dinner & Silent Auction was held on March 9 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Dr. Chippy Ajithan says a focus on mental health and well-being can positively affect the body.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2021
Depression linked to heart disease

An SMH heart specialist says mental well-being is important to keeping your heart and body healthy.

  • Health
The Bryan brothers and their Lake Club clinic participants celebrate at the day's end.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 17, 2021
Tennis legends share tips, tricks and stories at the Lake Club

The Bryan brothers retired in 2020, but are not looking to give up the sport entirely.

  • East County
  • Sports
Luckily for the three wives in "The Smell of the Kill," they don't have to plan their husbands' death. All they have to do is not save them from it.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 1, 2016
Six Degrees of Murder

Three wives plus three bad husbands equal one big moral dilemma in the Players' "The Smell of the Kill."

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Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch President Laura Adcock. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club installs new officers

Lakewood Ranch area clubs get creative during pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Town tax rate falls .65%

The town's fiscal year 2009-10 budget will include a tax rate of 1.4903 mills, lower than its current 1.5 millage rate. The new budget begins Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
News Briefs

New fence installed by Treasure Boat Way; Gulf Gate Library plans win commission approval

  • Siesta Key
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  • In Memoriam |
  • April 22, 2019
Audrey M. Heavey

Audrey M. Shields Heavey, of Wakefield, died at her home surrounded by her family on Dec. 15, 2018 at the age of 65.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
IDA OKs funding proposal

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted 3-1 in favor of a 12-year funding proposal for its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
Some meters will also be installed on Palm Avenue and on Ringling Boulevard near the county judicial district.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota hires staff ahead of paid parking expansion

The city is getting ready for the implementation of paid parking downtown, set to take place this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 16, 2018
Pines of Sarasota celebrates 70th anniversary

Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation & Senior Care Community said cheers to 70 years with its first annual Founder’s Day celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike Haycock
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 13, 2018
Mike Haycock to run for town commission

Haycock to face Jim Brown in March election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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