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Results for: XM Partner Code "4BW9T" Get 20% Off on Trading Fees

  • By Tom Knight | District 3 Sarasota County Commissioner |
  • July 30, 2025
With the gravy train about to crash, now is the time for county officials to start a diet

Sarasota County’s budget has grown 56% in the last four years. As revenue growth slows, spending needs to be trimmed to prepare for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 27, 2024
Tara residential development proposal doesn't pass commission

Residents opposed a residential project proposed for the intersection of Tara Boulevard and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 30, 2024
SPD budget request seeks to expand video technology

The department would create a Real-Time Operations Center to use existing cameras in Sarasota to provide officers with real-time situation assessments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 1, 2025
44th Avenue East rescue stops ducklings from going down the drain

Bradenton good samaritans have all their ducks in a row during the three-hour rescue operation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 22, 2025
Trinidadian cuisine on the menu at new St. Armands spot

A new family-run Caribbean restaurant called Flambo quietly opened on St. Armands Circle and looks forward to bringing energy to its new home.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 14, 2026
Vitale reveals a new cancer diagnosis

The 86-year-old Lakewood Ranch resident and sports announcer says treatment begins next week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 20 Clowning around 1:12 a.m. - Oak Park Avenue and 15th Street. Suspicious Incident. In the area where the circus is set up, the complainant heard glass break and saw two shadows slink away.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2010
Ranch CDDs approve budgets

On average, residents in Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 will see annual increases of about $20.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Commissioners approve Benderson Park changes

The Sarasota County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved changes in the $40 million Benderson Park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2016
Group organizes to oppose water park

Those opposed to Manatee Lost Lagoon project meet to consider options.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, June 15

This week's best bets: Monday, June 15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 4, 2015
The 5th Annual Fabulous Independent Film Festival announces 2015 lineup

Six feature films will be featured at the LGBT-themed festival including acclaimed Sundance Film Festival standout "Tangerine"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Sidelines

Kudos: ODA volleyball; Mustangs headed back to state tourney; Admirals remain unbeaten; Falcons open new athletic center; East County runners earn regional berths

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 25, 2024
Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city

The project in Burns Square now enters its third phase, with 100 sidewalk paintings set to be added to the existing 210 by the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 19, 2022
Big update on deck for 17th Street Park

The county hopes that phased-in updates will be a hit with sports tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 25, 2010
My View: Sarasota County-media empire

Like other municipalities, Sarasota County is building a multimedia conglomerate at taxpayer expense. Don't think there is no propaganda.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Our View

LBK's bayfront condundrum

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 14, 2024
Palmetto resident is one of the few Democrats on November's ballot

Sari Lindroos-Valimaki wants to give citizens a Democratic option in the race for District 7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Travel Log: Finding Florida

East County residents Ray and Pat Ciemniecki recently completed their journey to all of Florida's 162 state parks.

  • East County
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