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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2013
City Commission adopts budget, millage rate

The $191 million FY2014 budget will be accompanied by an 8.5% millage rate increase, as City Commissioners approved both at a public hearing Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 30, 2013
Mustangs gallop past Seminoles

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Southeast 55-34 in tonight's season opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2022
Longboat hopes to directly identify candidates for Harmer's job

Between now and December, the town aims to target specific people to consider for the town manager position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 4, 2025
Manatee County reconsiders buying Mixon Fruit Farms

The property could become a county complex that includes a library, park and community center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 18, 2017
Finding a solution to Siesta Key's parking problem

As county commissioners work to alleviate traffic on the Key, truly resolving the problem could take more than 140 new parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2012
Attorney addresses DID concerns

City attorney Robert Fournier attended a Downtown Improvement District meeting to assuage concerns of board members who recently approved a Main Street project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • November 2, 2011
My View Postal decisions were good politics

The U.S. Postal Service decision to keep open the Tallevast distribution office is good news for those 300 employees. But it does not alter the underlying need for cuts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2014
Central focus

Six seniors lead the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team, which finished the regular season 18-0-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
Ranch's Stuart Roth named 'Humanitarian of the Year'

Stuart Roth was awarded the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award Oct. 15 by the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Lido Key resident keeps local bee population buzzin'

Beekeeper Tom Mawn works on six local apiaries, which help relocate bees to yards around the region where they’re wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 28, 2025
Sarasota county jail expansion could cost upward of $700 million

Already well in excess of operational capacity, county commissioners learn an expansion of the county jail will likely cost a least a half billion dollars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 19, 2020
Publix to require customers wear masks starting Tuesday

There are exceptions to Publix's mandatory mask policy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Patterson presents her hot topics to Key condo owners

In her final presentation to the Siesta Key Condominium Association as an elected official, County Commissioner Nora Patterson gave an unvarnished rundown on a series of hot topics facing county government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade plans submitted again

For the fourth time, Benderson submitted plans for the project that the county must approve before the formal review starts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 15, 2016
Commissioners may authorize staff to proceed with Pinecraft plans

Some residents want a mobility plan and overlay-district plan to preserve unique elements of the Pinecraft area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 30, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners to discuss mobility fees

The board will head an update at tomorrow's meeting on the mobility plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 26, 2016
Inking Tradition: Liberty Tattoo Club's Old-School Style

With its traditional style, Liberty Tattoo Club celebrates Americana.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 15, 2024
Hob Nob officially closes after 67 years in Sarasota

Co-owner Cary Spicuzza cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Magical musical memorial; Kicking off the new year; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
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