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At the beginning of the year, The Bay said it hoped to begin construction on the first phase of the park project this summer. Now, that timeline is in question.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2020
Coronavirus could delay major projects

Phase one of The Bay Sarasota and the Selby Gardens master plan are awaiting the review of city officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The breezeway over Quay Commons in the proposed One Park development. A transfer of air rights to the developer is being challenged in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2023
Planning Board rejects One Park amendment request

A 3-1 vote recommends City Commission denial of a change that would allow the condo tower to span Quay Commons.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 2022 rendering of One Main Plaza, which is within 5 miles of 168,130 people.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 26, 2023
Sprouts grocery store coming to downtown Sarasota

Sprouts Farmers Market has signed a long-term lease to be part of One Main Plaza, the Main Street development under construction.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Retired Navy Capt. Leo Hyatt's photo hangs on a wall honoring veterans at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living. Hyatt served from 1957 to 1986 and spent five years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch veteran recalls imprisonment during Vietnam War

Lakewood Ranch's Leo Hyatt talks about being a Vietnam War POW as we approach Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • News
Dan Sidler is the Greater Sarasota Chamber’s vice president of CareerEdge and economic development.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2023
Nine local companies win CareerEdge grants

The Greater Sarasota Chamber program awarded $205,000 to help advance careers of current employees.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Ned Jewitt has repaired his seawall for years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat residents push for higher seawalls

A proposed allowance of 1 1/2 feet in height is not enough to protect properties from intensified storm surges and predicted sea level rise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The course at The Concession Golf Club was built to be major championship ready from the beginning, according to The Concession Golf Club general manager Brian Weimann.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Major ambition at Concession

Could the club host a PGA Tour major event?

  • East County
  • Sports
Retired Col. Herman Bell of River Club served in the Army for 22 years with most of that time in Special Forces.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2023
Colonel's story worthy of Lakewood Ranch parade's tribute

Retired Col. Herman Bell says surviving Vietnam was a combined factor of being blessed and lucky.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Savanna resident Anna Gonnella doesn't expect Meritage Homes to give up on developing the open space in front of the community any time soon.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County commissioners deny amended rezone request at Savanna

Manatee County commissioners again deny land rezone in front of Savanna

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 6, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Out at the inn

Police reports from around Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"Head over Heels" is a rocking jukebox musical that mixes 16th-century characters in an early MTV universe, with the Go-Go's providing the soundtrack.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 25, 2020
Players Centre's 'Head Over Heels' has got the beat

Their whole world's out of sync, but this bawdy, amped up jukebox musical is terrific fun

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
One of the central points of contention regarding the Selby Gardens master plan is the scale of a proposed parking garage. The application calls for a building up to 75 feet tall with a rooftop restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
Divided Planning Board endorses Selby Gardens proposal

Despite some reservations, a majority of the advisory board recommended approval of the contentious master plan, which will now go to the City Commission for review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The tall tree that hosted bald eagles in the front of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church fell as Hurricane Ian passed through Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian topples host tree for popular bald eagles' nest in Lakewood Ranch

Eagles made the tall tree in front of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church home for years.

  • East County
  • News
Natural attractions like beaches are one of the main scoring criteria for Travel + Leisure's best islands ranking.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 25, 2023
Longboat Key named one of the best US islands

The newest rankings from travel magazine Travel + Leisure place Longboat Key as No. 7 of the best U.S. islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. Although people ages 16 and older are eligible, some high schoolers have mixed feelings about getting vaccinated. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 21, 2021
Some east Bradenton students not in rush to be vaccinated

Lakewood Ranch-area students have mixed feelings about being vaccinated.

  • East County
  • News
The Lubben Brothers will play three concerts dedicated to the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash on April 20, 22 and 23 at different Sarasota Venues.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, adjusts her recommendation for opening schools to allow all grade levels to return full time in person, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 14, 2020
School Board of Manatee County approves new start date

First day to now be Aug. 17, and all students can choose to return full time, participate in a hybrid schedule or do e-learning.

  • East County
  • News
"I was always of the mindset that you do what you love while you can," says Matt Coombs. "You’ve only got so many days. How do you want to spend them?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 6, 2012
Matt Coombs: Uncharted Territory

Matt Coombs isn't afraid of the unknown. In fact, it defines most of his art. The Ringling College student discusses his love of mysterious spaces while he gears up for his first show at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer James Fiorica speaks at a March 3 press conference after the first patient tested positive for COVID-19 at a Sarasota hospital. Since then, 21 SMH patients have tested positive.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital discusses COVID-19 response

The hospital is working with its partner foundation and accepting public donations to ensure it continues to have the equipment it needs to address coronavirus cases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sean Roth |
  • June 19, 2009
Veterans team up to turn around properties

Sensing an unfilled niche, a pair of veteran Sarasota developers is teaming up with a Tampa real estate marketer to create a broad-based development turn-around firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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