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In the last five years, SCAT's fuel costs have jumped 286% and it has increased passenger fare by 88%. Of its $21 million 2008 budget, county tax dollars paid for 70% of operating costs; passenger fare accounted for 12%.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 28, 2010

Incorporation committee receives feasibility analysis

Lakewood Ranch's Civic Action Forum's Incorporation Study Committee received the final draft of Fishkind & Associates analysis April 20.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
August 30, 2012

County staff is in for an organizational overhaul

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid wants to increase accountability and break down communication blockages among departments.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
August 9, 2012

Turner projects $20 million deficit

City Commissioner Terry Turner told City Coalition of Neighborhood Associations members the deficit could reach $40 million in 2022.

Siesta Key
News

By Rachel S. OHara |
June 28, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Eric Delaney

Eric Delaney, 25, got into CrossFit two years ago when a friend told him about a new workout he was doing.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nick Friedman |
May 30, 2012

Ultramarathon runner John Pyle returns to Sarasota

After an 83-day, 3,144-mile run to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, John Pyle returns to Sarasota.

East County
News

By Robin Hartill |
October 13, 2010

Eager participants race to Longboat triathlon

Approximately 200 people have registered for the first Coldwell Banker Longboat Key Triathlon and Duathlon, which will take place Sunday, Oct. 24.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
February 8, 2012

Comment: Hoops madness hits early out east

The tournament seeds have been announced, and the brackets are set.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
May 25, 2011

SPORTS BRIEFS

Braden River club announces tryouts; i9 Sports to host summer camp; Tabernacle golfers finish perfect season; and Pirates set summer basketball camp.

East County
Sports

By Pam Eubanks |
November 2, 2011

Heritage Harbour residents: budget methodology flawed

Many residents of Heritage Harbour continue to oppose changes in the assessment methodology used for the 2012 fiscal year budget.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
October 26, 2011

Ranch IDA advances plans for website

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board approved Oct. 20 a contract with Association Voice for web-hosting services.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
March 16, 2011

Current peacock policy doesn't fly for Villagers

Although the peacocks are controversial - some residents love them, while others hate them - many Village residents say that the current system for removal doesn't work.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
October 24, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Wanley Desir

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore defensive back Wanley Desir had two of the Mustangs' four interceptions in their 20-3 Class 6A-Distrct 12 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 19.