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Bradenton officials are actively pursuing an affordable housing development in an area in need of redevelopment.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2015
The art of creating affordable housing

Bradenton is pushing ahead with a workforce housing project in an artist community, while a similar effort in Sarasota has languished for months. What separates these two proposals?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 12, 2021
Medieval vs. Renaissance: Faire plays showcase life long ago

Our reporter steps back in time to explore who wore history better in two Sarasota-area events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trump needs to spell out how he’s going to drain the Washington spending swamp.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Tale of two tax cuts

When Trump’s opponents rant about tax cuts being for the wealthy, it’s a fake argument. Meanwhile, raising Florida’s homestead exemption has consequences lawmakers ignore.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bonnie Staley and Shannon Ford donate their time to collect funds for The Salvation Army outside the Publix at Lorraine Road and University Parkway.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 18, 2024
Ranch ringers know how to sweeten the Salvation Army pot

Collections rise past $15,000 from one spot in front of a Lakewood Ranch Publix.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010 and is the subject of a five-year legal battle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Judge recommends damages for Colony partnership

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday ordered a bankruptcy court to determine damages for the longtime Colony partnership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Tom Talks: An update from the town manager on island projects and iniatives

The Longboat Observer talks with Town Manager Tom Harmer about the Arts, Cultural and Education Center, Fire Rescue contract negotiations, undergrounding, the one county initiative and north end erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Caroline Steinwachs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline Steinwachs

The Riverview High girls lacrosse freshman scored five goals in the team's district championship win against Manatee High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 1, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

The best and the worst thing about live music-making is that it's transitory, and, unless there's a recording of the evening, what happens disappears the moment it's made.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Kindergartner: Kylee Langeneger

Wearing a headband in the hottest shade of pink, Kylee Langeneger stands on her tiptoes and presses her nose against the window before tugging open the door.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eva Rey is the executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Eva Rey |
  • May 23, 2012
My View: Preparedness key to storm survival

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, and it is closer than you think if you do not have a disaster plan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • June 18, 2012
Lee Wetherington Homes expands team

Lee Wetherington Homes expands team

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
ODA's Brian Ragone is a perfect 5-0 in the 300-meter hurdles this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
Thunder hurdler races toward title

ODA senior Brian Ragone hasn't lost a 300-meter hurdle race so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Siesta Key Showplace. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 6, 2013
3 Things: Dream Homes

F. Scott Fitzgerald famously wrote, 'The rich are different from you and me.' In Sarasota, that means they own all the best houses

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
More than 100 citizens packed the commission chambers, with some wearing shirts that say "Rigged" on them.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota County Commission moves ahead with two redistricting maps

The maps drew controversy, with many Newtown residents saying they would be disenfranchised.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Shelin thinks it's possible to reach a simple, agreeable solution for changing building regulation on South Palm Avenue, but residents are initially sharing opposing perspectives on the best path forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 8, 2019
Palm Avenue residents, owners at odds over zoning

Can neighbors with opposing perspectives find room for compromise on building rules?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Youth Baseball Day was a highlight of 2017 for this columnist.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2018
An open letter to 2018 on the state of area sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Christian Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 06.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 9, 2016
Three Things: For rent

Three Longboat Key and Sarasota rental properties could bring pizzazz to investors' portfolios.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Braden River High rising senior quarterback Lucas Despot received his first offer from Shorter University on June 25.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 9, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Despot

The Braden River High quarterback received his first offer from Shorter University on June 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota High boys basketball junior Daniel Munn.
  • By None |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Daniel Munn

The Sarasota High boys basketball player scored 16 points in a home win over ODA on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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