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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2019
Possible merger heads toward referendum

East Manatee, Myakka City fire districts head toward merger.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 10, 2019
Longboat Key proposes one-county solution in case of emergencies

Plan would allow Longboat to coordinate only with Sarasota County before and during a storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
Orchestra expands venue search beyond city limits

After the City Commission rejected a proposal to construct a music hall in Payne Park, the Sarasota Orchestra announced it will look outside of the city for a new home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2019
Public-private partnership drives traffic flow in Lakewood Ranch

Six-party partnership enhances $1.8 million improvement project at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 5, 2018
Ghosts of downtown's past come out of the shadows in historic walking tour

Two locals are giving tourists and residents alike a new look at Sarasota history — with a few spooks thrown in.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 26, 2016
UPDATE: Columbia Restaurant Group to buy Pattigeorge's

The Tampa-based restaurant group's plans for the site could have a historic connection to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 5, 2016
County jail expenses continue to mount

Sarasota County could spend more than $5 million on jail maintenance costs by 2021, but even bigger challenges may loom on the horizon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 21, 2017
County Commission considering tax on public utilities

Although commissioners set out to rebuild the county's reserves, a reluctance to raise taxes is making it hard to add money to the economic uncertainty funds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2017
City OKs U.S. 41 design changes

Despite city administration’s concerns, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved adding a third northbound lane on U.S. 41 at Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2017
A breakthrough on traffic

Thanks to Sarasota City Commissioner Hagen Brody’s putting the issue on the agenda, FDOT will add turn lanes on U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue to ease the constant backups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 7, 2017
Update: Longboat residents ordered to evacuate

Longboat Key is under a hurricane watch that begins at Anclote Island and covers the southern half of Florida to Sebastian Inlet on the Atlantic Coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2017
CAC staff reflects on the Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Leaders of the Circus Arts Conservatory gave us a recap of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival — and how it’s cementing the future of the circus arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
Manatee County student overload should lead to construction

District's plans for new high school should be finalized in 2016.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Logan crafts strategy for addressing homelessness

City homelessness director Doug Logan believes Sarasota can make significant strides toward addressing a long-standing issue in 2016 — as long as politics don’t get in the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Balance of power

A majority of votes in favor of an undergrounding project could force a minority to pay the most.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Longboat Key referendums

As Longboat Key voters prepare to vote on two density referendums, the Observer sought the mayor’s take on one, and a property owner’s on another.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
Will Longboat Key face mayoral shakeup?

Despite strong support for Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans, two potential challengers have emerged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2015
Unconditional Surrender owner advocates for upgrades

The man who donated the statue to the city is pushing officials to make improvements to the area surrounding the landmark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2015
City may allow Walmart at Ringling Shopping Center

Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier has drafted a settlement agreement asking the owner of the property to drop litigation in exchange for more flexible zoning rules.

  • Sarasota
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