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City officials including Jerry Fogle, left, have met with residents to gather input on what the community wants out of its public parks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 25, 2018
City considers park district proposal

The city of Sarasota may establish a special taxing mechanism for funding parks and recreation — but it’s unclear what form it will take or what, exactly, it would be used for.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.25.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
University Place CDD Seat 3: Lauren Kessler

Candidate focuses on improving communication with residents.

  • East County
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Susan Lerman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
University Place CDD Seat 3: Susan Lerman

Candidate wants safer roads and more collaboration with HOA.

  • East County
  • News
Crews have already begun work on repairing the pipe failure, but the road segment is expected to remain close through the weekend.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2018
UPDATE: U.S. 301 reopens to traffic downtown

The segment of southbound U.S. 301 between Fruitville Road and Main Street was closed Wednesday as workers repaired a pipe failure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County commissioners have expressed a desire to move quickly toward an agreement with Mote to accommodate the aquarium project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2018
County approves terms of Mote land deal

Sarasota County staff and Mote Marine officials have agreed on the details of future lease agreement for a Nathan Benderson Park aquarium.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 24, 2018
Give a treat to Food Bank

Nonprofit support a slam dunk

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Sunset Beach recently sold for $727,000. Built in 1984, it has one bedroom, two baths and 1,463 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $735,000 in 2007.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2018
Sunset Beach condominium sells for$727,000

Residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Country Club East home at 14212 Kinglet Terrace recently sold for $489,000. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,435 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $509,000 in 2015.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2018
Lakewood National home tops sales at $690,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 8-12.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Observer endorses Ron DeSantis for governor and Rick Scott for U.S. Senate.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 24, 2018
We’ll take liberty

A letter to no-party affiliated voters: You have the power.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Candace Luther
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6 (At-Large)

Activist Candace Luther challenges longtime incumbent.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2018
Sarasota County Commission, District 2: Ruta Jouniari

Questions and answers with the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is one of five early voting sites.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Early voting starts in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is East County voting site.

  • East County
  • News
Amy Korenman helps put on some finishing touches to her daughter Layla's witch costume. Layla wanted her witch outfit to be unique and chose fun fabrics to give it a signature style.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2018
Dressed to thrill for Lakewood Ranch Boo Fest

Families say making their own costumes is half the fun of Halloween.

  • East County
  • News
Pirates junior tight end Travis Tobey walks into the end zone after catching a pass from senior Bryan Gagg.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 24, 2018
Small spark could reignite Pirates-Mustangs rivalry

The annual Lakewood Ranch High-Braden River High football game wasn't competitive, but what happened in the second half could make things interesting in the future.

  • East County
  • Sports
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