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City Commission candidate Susan Chapman.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Susan Chapman

At-large candidate Susan Chapman shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Hagan Brody.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Hagen Brody

At-large candidate Hagen Brody shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Jen Ahearn-Koch

At-large candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Patrick Gannon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Patrick Gannon

At-large candidate Patrick Gannon shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota business, education community welcomes Superintendent Bowden

Members of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, the Argus Foundation and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce host reception for Superintendent Todd Bowden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 1, 2017
Girls Inc. recognizes both new and past honorees

The annual Girls Inc. Honoree Luncheon was held on March 1 at The Field Club.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 1, 2017
Film review: 'I Am Not Your Negro'

James Baldwin's posthumously finished manuscript is a powerful, heartbreaking story of African American life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.01.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.01.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.01.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 03.01.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2017
East County sports roundup: 03.01.17

East County sports roundup: 03.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Department of Transportation is currently collecting local traffic data.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 1, 2017
FDOT data collection won’t affect traffic study timeline

The Florida Department of Transportation is currently measuring traffic data, but it won’t affect the timeline of the barrier island traffic study.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Restaurant Depot plans on hold

County, applicant disagree on owner disclosures required.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota Opera adds additional 'Madama Butterfly' performance

The addition is only the company's second since 2006.

  • Arts + Culture
In late 2016, a Longboat Key homeowner accrued a record fine for three code violations. Ultimately, the town and the owner settled on a lower fine.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 1, 2017
Longboat Commission considers major changes in code enforcement

At Tuesday's meeting, Commissioners discussed the possibility of eliminating the Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Eric Garwood) Incumbent Jack Daly stands to answer a question during Monday' s four-candidate forum at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 1, 2017
Colony referendum highlights candidate forum

Four hopefuls for the Town Commission took stances on key Longboat issues at an Observer Media Group Forum this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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