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By Andrew Warfield |
August 10, 2023

Proposed city spending up $33 million for fiscal year 2024

Inflation, pensions and salaries cited for increase in overall budget. Parks and Recreation looks to add four new positions.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
January 15, 2020

Can Gulf of Mexico Drive be safer?

Longboat Key leaders begin to look at what can be done on state highway after five fatalities since May 2018.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 4, 2017

2017 schedule off to thunderous start

Thunder by the Bay is just one of the special events to be presented in Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
News

By Adrian Moore |
February 2, 2017

County leaders and the elusive quest for job growth

Using tax incentives to lure new business to Sarasota County is under scrutiny.

Sarasota
Opinion

By David Conway |
June 11, 2015

Q+A with Virginia Haley

Even though season is over, the tourism industry continues to have an impact on the local economy as it evolves into more of a year-round phenomenon.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
January 14, 2015

Policing policy

Down more than 20% of its sworn officers since 2007, the Sarasota Police Department is adjusting to life with a leaner force.

Sarasota
News

By Jessica Salmond |
November 6, 2014

County commissioners step down from the dais

As they face their last two weeks as government officials, Commissioners Nora Patterson and Joe Barbetta share their successes and thoughts on the future for the county.

Sarasota
News

By Josh Siegel |
March 26, 2014

CDDs vote to share gate costs

After seven months of collaborating on a solution, Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2, 5 and 6 will share costs of operating the main gates at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

East County
News

By Louis Llovio |
January 25, 2025

Bird Key Yacht Club forges ahead on rebuild

The Bird Key Yacht Club is setting a resiliency example by rebuilding its historic clubhouse to be better prepared for stronger hurricanes and more flooding.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
May 6, 2023

Applications open for committee to explore future of Van Wezel

With composition and mission parameters approved, seven seats on the Purple Ribbon Committee to recommend future use of the iconic performing arts hall are up for grabs.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
June 23, 2023

Sisterhood for Good presents $110,800 in grants

The Lakewood Ranch nonprofit smashed its previous record of $76,850 set a year ago.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 14, 2023

More oyster gardens installed enhancing Longboat Key green initiatives

Vertical oyster gardens, though simple in structure, can improve water quality and provide habitats for marine life.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 30, 2023

Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire

A woman told police that she believes her general manager hired someone to puncture her tire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2023

Woman finds her bag on a porch and then is paid $40 to leave

An evicted noisy short-term roommate kept calling police for help while an officer was on the scene. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Brendan Lavell |
June 16, 2021

Tidewell Hospice welcomes back Lakewood Ranch volunteers

Tidewell Hospice also seeks new volunteers after losing more than one-third of its volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

East County
News

By David Conway |
July 2, 2021

Commission to discuss investigating Brody’s conduct

Following an outburst at City Hall in March, Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch is asking her colleagues to consider a formal inquiry into Mayor Hagen Brody’s behavior.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
December 3, 2020

Selby Gardens project set for City Commission review

Last year, the City Commission turned away Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ proposed master plan. Will a revised pitch produce a different outcome this month?