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The city is preparing its fiscal year 2017-18 budget.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2017
Pension costs loom large in city budget

As the city attempts to maintain or improve its level of service, personnel expenses constrain the ability to invest resources elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran and Gov. Rick Scott
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 21, 2017
Scott, Corcoran: They are better than that

The two could have — and should have — settled their dispute long before the legislative session began.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane explains what different zones mean, and why it's important to know yours.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 21, 2017
Evacuation zones updated for 2017

Residents are encouraged to "know their zone" before a storm is approaching, and prepare.

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  • News
Commissioners listen to the county administrator's proposed budget fiscal year 2018.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 20, 2017
County considering tax on utilities, raising millage rate for coming year

The final vote will happen in August, but the commission hopes to rebuild the county's reserves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts is selling its Tamiami Trail home as it prepares to move to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2017
City moves ahead with Players Centre negotiations

On Monday, the City Commission unanimously empowered City Manager Tom Barwin to negotiate the potential purchase of the bayfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department shared a video of the incident, asking the public for help identifying the suspects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2017
VIDEO: Police investigate armed robbery at North Trail bar

Two men, reportedly armed with a rifle and shotgun, were caught on camera robbing Memories Lounge this weekend, the Sarasota Police Department said.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 19, 2017
Humane Society hosts critter camp

Turtles and rabbits and birds, oh my!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Manager Tom Barwin suggested the city might be able to negotiate down the $9.5 million listing price for the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2017
City Commission to discuss Players Centre purchase

Staff is asking for permission to negotiate a purchase agreement for the Tamiami Trail property, listed for $9.5 million, as part of a bayfront redevelopment plan.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2017
Congratulations to our 2016 weather and nature photo contest winner!

Stan Singer captured this shot on Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • June 16, 2017
Three things

Summer fun

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Architect Guy Peterson's home is for sale.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • June 16, 2017
Personal Space

Architect Guy Peterson’s home blends art and family living.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 16, 2017
Players purchase: no

It may sound visionary to buy the Players Theatre property. But pragmatic analysis makes the case against it.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 15, 2017
Recreational burn ban lifted by Sarasota County

Seasonal rain, better conditions have reduced the wildfire threat in the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate raising over $13 million during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 15, 2017
Giving Challenge waves off 2017 event

Organizers see September event's growth and reset date for May 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alyson Zildjian started the Peak Performance brand specifically to work with athletes and teams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota caterer starts brand to provide athletes nutritious meals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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