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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 29, 2016
Florida Voter Snapshot: Part II

How the I-4 corridor goes, Florida goes

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 29, 2016
What leadership can do

Greater Sarasota-Manatee shares similarities with Colorado Springs. Both are growth markets with attractive amenities. But there’s one huge difference: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Charter Review Board will meet at the Sarasota County Administrative Center tonight to discuss the process by which members are appointed to the Charter Review Board.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 28, 2016
Charter Review Board to review elected positions

The Sarasota County Review Board is slated to discuss the process by which members are appointed to the board at tonight’s meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Daly
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Daly aims to retain Town Commission seat

After a heart-valve replacement surgery this summer, Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jack Daly wants to run for another term on the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pac-Man
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 28, 2016
Passing by Post-it

Post-it's showcase creativity and arcade game favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rise and Run environmental art project was installed on Lido Beach on Sept. 26. Photo Courtesy of Nancy Nassiff/Elan Photography.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Ringling project heightens awareness of sea level rise

The project is on display on Lido Beach until the end of the day. In October, it will be on display on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drew Angelo's best skill? Getting himself out of trouble on the course, per his Lakewood Ranch coach John Victor.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
Lakewood Ranch sophomore golfer has short game to achieve lofty goals

Mustangs' No. 1 hopes his talent leads to a college scholarship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Kohn.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
New sports writer takes over at East County Observer

A whole new ball game in East County sports

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 28, 2016
Daniel Tosh brings charity stand-up comedy tour to Van Wezel

Tickets for the two performances go on sale Friday, Sept. 30.

  • Arts + Culture
Hailey, Rachel and Audrey Weeks often enjoy evenings at the park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 28, 2016
Single mom's battle for vision offers an inspiring sight

Greenbrook woman wages marathon struggle against Usher syndrome.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key resident returns home to find an unauthorized party held in her absence.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat police investigate another illegal party

Booze, underwear and an empty Cool Whip can were reportedly found in a residence on the 6000 block of Gulfside Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Chad Sutton has total control of Cardinal Mooney volleyball less than a year into his tenure.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach has big plans for program's future

Chad Sutton wants to transform the school into a premier spot for volleyball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Now flanked by a vacant lot and parking garage, HuB owner Jesse Biter plans to add nearly 100 apartments to the intersection of Second Street and Adelia Avenue.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 28, 2016
Biter moves forward with downtown Sarasota apartments

Jesse Biter has revived a $15 million to build an apartment complex adjacent to the HuB.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2016
The Water Club three-bedroom condo sells for $1,399,000

The condominium has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,965 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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