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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 19, 2010
MY VIEW: Why school accountability fails

The cuts in the Sarasota County School District's funding from the state and predictable tax hike by the School Board and school administration are the symptoms of a broad systemic breakdown in Florida education funding.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • July 29, 2020
Parks cuts among city budget concerns

The commission set a preliminary millage rate Tuesday, but staff’s proposed budget could be subject to further revisions before final adoption.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2009
Mustangs finish 6th at Tarpon Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team scored 228 points to tie for fifth place while the boys team scored 126 points for eighth place.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2011
Shoebox drive to help local seniors in need

Organizers of the Community Shoebox Reception are asking individuals to fill shoeboxes with goodies for senior citizens.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2011
Pension contributions top 50% of police, 35% of fire payroll costs

Pension contributions top 50% of police, 35% of fire payroll costs 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
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Sidelines

Lady Mustangs win regional crown; Thunder dominates Cougars in title rout

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2011
Commission to set maximum millage tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus this morning not to set the millage rate any higher than the current rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2021
Four Sarasota-area students appointed to U.S. service academies

Sarasota-area graduates among 11 put forward by Buchanan and Steube.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Palm-Aire welcomes new club manager

Joseph Sumner will start as the Palm-Aire Country Club's general manager and chief operating officer Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 9, 2024
To tackle urgent infrastructure projects, Longboat faces $27M debt

Due to rising project costs, two necessary utility projects come with a price tag of almost $40 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 26, 2011
County Commission to take final budget vote

The Sarasota County Commission will take its final vote on the 2012 fiscal year budget and millage rates after public hearings Sept. 26 at the Administration Center in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 28, 2018
Manatee keeps its 'B' rating

The School District of Manatee County kept its "B" ranking when the Florida Department of Education released its district grades.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 3, 2013
Preliminary budget keeps Longboat Key millage rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock's preliminary budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year keeps the millage rate at 1.8872.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 23, 2009
Film Review: 'State of Play"

Film Review: 'State of Play"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Winner: Elite Family Care

Elite Family Care, founded by Debra Fortosis, provides nanny and babysitter services to local and visiting families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Briefs 7.2.13

Town announces new flag program for water conditions; Manatee 100 Club honors Longboat Key police officer; Town Hall closes for holiday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 29, 2013
Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow

FDOT officials will gather public feedback as part of a study about the bridge's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2014
FDOT meeting to focus on Cortez Bridge future

The public is invited to an open-house meeting scheduled for Aug. 28, at St. Bernard Catholic Church on Holmes Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 10, 2024
New College Clambake delights with evening on the bay

The event, in its 45th year, provides scholarship opportunities and more for Florida's honors college.

  • Black Tie
  • 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
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