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Chris Goglia of the St. Armands Residents Association speaks during a panel on short-term rentals at a Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting on Friday, Feb. 21.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2020
St. Armands remains focused on ‘hotel houses’

The city is still reviewing its options for regulating rental properties, an exercise that could soon be affected by new state laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bay Conservancy will be responsible for implementing the city's adopted vision for 53 acres of public land. Without accounting for a planned new performing arts center, the project is expected to cost up to $150 million.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2018
Bayfront group announces transitional leaders

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization is transitioning to The Bay Conservancy, a group that will oversee the redevelopment of 53 acres of public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bonaire will be made up of nine homes behind a gate when complete.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 19, 2019
Pair of beachfront homes listed in Longboat Key's Bonaire

Gulf of Mexico Drive enclave was the last undeveloped piece of beachfront land in town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maribeth and Rob Ditmars
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 21, 2018
Where Angels Play Foundation remembers Sarasota brothers

To honor Christopher and Jarrod Ditmars, a new playground was unveiled April 21 on South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Friedman Chef, brewer and restaurateur Darwin Santa Maria says he enjoys self reinvention. His newest restaurant, Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine, embodies this outlook.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2017
Darwin Santa Maria opens Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine

Darwin Evolutionary Cuisine offers Amazonian dishes and an intimate, family-run atmosphere.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 17, 2015
Evie's on Main Street to open in September

Owner Mike Evanoff said he plans to open the bar, restaurant and bowling alley on the 1500 block of Main Street Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aquatic Systems District Manager Jeff Whaley listens to resident concerns about lily pad growth.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 2, 2016
Tara Preserve seeks better financial plan

Chairman says CDD has veered from its five-year budget and needs a return to that strategy.

  • East County
  • News
The city hired Jerry Fogle to assume the new role of parks and recreation director.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
Sarasota hires parks and recreation director

Jerry Fogle, the manager of the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, will lead the city's effort to create more active parks offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 20, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners consider new programs for 2016 budget

Although no official decision has been made, county staff presented some possible new programs and funding options at the budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
News Briefs

Mote, Jacksonville University partner; Town Center committee to meet; Wanted: Code Board volunteers; ULI study of AMI begins next week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2015
Challengers make waves for dredging project

The town faces objections to its plans to dredge Longboat Pass and New Pass from two familiar opponents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eileen Normile and Stan Zimmerman are sworn in Wednesday as the newest members of the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2014
New members join City Commission

At a special meeting today, the three remaining city commissioners selected Eileen Normile and Stan Zimmerman to join the board through May 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The newly renovated dock has 14 boat slips.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 24, 2014
Mar Vista anchors new dock

After eight weeks of construction, the north end restaurant has a new structure for diners who come to the restaurant by sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 23, 2013
Siesta Overlay District workshop sheds light on codes

A zoning administrator decision prohibits Siesta Key businesses from using portable, or A-frame, signs. Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A developer has been selected to teardown and rebuild the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Colony subcommittee picks developer

A committee has chosen Stamford, Conn.-based JHM Financial Group LLC to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2013
Voters split on referendum votes

Voters approved a tax exemption for new and expanding businesses, but voted against a sales surtax to fund indigent care.

  • East County
  • News
Homebuyers can choose from a one- or two-level plan for the new Solivita model.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2013
Lee Wetherington opens new Lakewood Ranch model

Lee Wetherington Homes has opened Th Solivita model in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Bedford model is 2,592 square feet and includes a ground-floor master bedroom and two upstairs bedrooms. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2014
D.R. Horton opens new community

The country's largest new homebuilder has opened its newest community, Stoneledge.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
It's Time Sarasota will still seek to replace the city's current council-manager form of government with one led by an elected mayor.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2014
Elected mayor campaign admits defeat

Although the group failed to get a referendum on this year's ballot, It's Time Sarasota is preparing for a 2016 campaign for a new city charter and "strong" mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Lee Richey
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 23, 2014
JHCF hires development VP

Mary Lee Richey brings her big-city attitude and passion for fundraising to the newly created position.

  • East County
  • News
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