News

Kurt Schultheis
September 1, 2011

World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
September 1, 2011

Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 1, 2011

SMA reports homeless feedings progress

The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
September 1, 2011

The scents of fruit-topped waffles, croissants and coffee were in the air at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's networking breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 31, at The Broken Egg restaurant, on Clark Road. Kevin Cooper, executive director of the chamber, announced upcoming events and invited new members of the group to introduce themselves and get acquainted with the veterans.Â

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
August 31, 2011

P&Z to continue transportation discussions

The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss amendments to its Comprehensive Plan tomorrow

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
August 31, 2011

City meetings available as mobile downloads

The city of Sarasota can now use cellular phones such as iPhones and Droids to view live and archived meetings at City Hall.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
August 31, 2011

Stoneybrook to participate in Patriot Golf Day

Stoneybrook Golf Club at Heritage Harbor is one of several thousand golf courses across the country participating in the 2011 Patriot Golf Day.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
August 31, 2011

Pension contributions higher than average

A Florida League of Cities report shows that the town's required pension contributions make up a higher-than-average share of payroll costs.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
August 31, 2011

Attorneys agree to disagree

The attorney for IPOC and two Islandside condo associations disagrees with the Longboat Key Club attorney's filing in an ongoing legal challenge.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
August 31, 2011

Balloon must fly before cell-tower plan can fly

It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's ... a balloon flying from the steeple of Longboat Island Chapel as part of a Planning Zoning & Building application.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
August 31, 2011

Colony Contenders: Arendee Colony

The Longboat Key-based company is one of four finalists for the redevelopment of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
August 31, 2011

Bed-tax figures suggest Key is getting sleepier

Longboat Key is getting sleepier, according to the latest bed-tax collection figures. The island's share of collections of tourist development taxes - which are paid on rentals of less than six months - is down compared to other communities in both Sarasota and Manatee counties for the most recent nine months for which figures are available.