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  • Matt Walsh
  • June 27, 2019
Selby: What's not to like?

The directors and CEO of Selby Gardens are doing their job: enacting a vision to turn the endangered asset into the jewel is deserves to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Commissioners on July 1 will set a tentative millage rate for the town. From there, the rate can't be raised but can be reduced.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 27, 2019
Where your money goes

Longboat Key's tax rates are expected to remain steady, and its financial state is strong. But the town's debt will reach historic highs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Workers from HP Communications Incorporated perform work on a small cell tower located on Ringling Boulevard
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota cell towers prompt 5G concerns, curiosity

Poles sprouting around downtown will boost cell service with new technology and host 5G in the future, but worries emerge about long-term risks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Bergquist said the Sarasota United Water Polo Club is welcoming both experienced players and newcomers as it works to establish itself locally.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2019
Water polo group lobbies for practice space

Does the city have room to accommodate water polo players at Arlington Park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Those in attendance at Wednesday's meeting hoped they might be able to coordinate and streamline waste storage and collection in the alley.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2019
St. Armands leaders discuss alley needs

Businesses, property owners and city staff discussed the best way to clean up an alley near the Circle parking garage.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.27.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 26, 2019
Tencon Beach condos undergoing renovations

The total cost of the projects comes to around $1.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction continues on Costco Wholesale, which will anchor the Market Place at Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Costco plaza should bring along tasty choices to Heritage Harbour

Leasing executive said focus will be restaurants, entertainment.

  • East County
  • News
On-street paid parking is scheduled to go into effect east of U.S. 301 beginning the week of July 8.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2019
Downtown paid parking set for July launch

The city has begun installing pay stations on Main Street as it prepares to charge for some spots beginning next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee Technical College barbering and cosmetology student Brian Gutierrez gets a hair cut from his teacher, Aric Youmans.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Bradenton barber is a cut above the rest

Barbering instructor takes top honors in industry competition.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2019
S-s-something's missing

Street sign's missing consonant stands in plain sight.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 26, 2019
July 4, Grand Prix closures: What to expect

Many downtown Sarasota roads and parking lots will be closed throughout the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heritage Harbour residents and Joint Task Force on Traffic Calming members Gene Zeiner and Tad Parker hope installing speed bumps or tables, like those installed on Lighthouse Drive, could calm traffic on River Heritage Boulevard.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2019
Not just a bump in the road

Heritage Harbour residents search for solutions to speeding in their community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The sound of silence . . . please

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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