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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 6, 2010
Workers ask county to save their jobs

The McLeod family has been involved in a decade-long dispute with the county about its business operations on Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2020
Neighborhood groups push for planning influence

City officials offered mixed feedback to a request for procedural changes from the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2017
Downtown liquor license requests remain divisive

World of Beer has operated on Main Street with no issues since 2014, but a split City Commission was hesitant to approve a new liquor license for the bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 19, 2023
Legislative vs. quasi-judicial hearings: Why they are different

How decisions are made at the local level depends on policy versus implementation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2022
State College of Florida enhances computer learning in Lakewood Ranch

SCF of Lakewood Ranch wants people to know that they are not along when it comes to struggling with computers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Our View

Jaleski's big chance: The budget

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 3, 2020
Longboat Key town manager on pandemic: ‘It’s a marathon, not a sprint’

Town Manager Tom Harmer said the coronavirus pandemic is different than other emergency-response events he's experienced in the past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 22, 2024
Sarasota actress is making the most out of 'Menopause The Musical'

A veteran of community theater stages in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, Melanie Souza became a professional actress in mid-life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2023
Manatee schools must react to loss of federal emergency funds

After 100 days in new post, Superintendent Jason Wysong must evaluate positions funded by COVID grants.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 9, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High alum Grant McCray gets his MLB moment

The Mustangs grad has made an impact with the San Francisco Giants.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
Save Our Sand déjà vu surfaces

The creation of a Facebook page called 'Save Our Siesta Sand 2' foreshadows a potential sea change in the movement against dredging Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 18, 2013
CONA braces for 2050 fight

Sarasota County's community neighborhood association alliance held a press conference on Monday, addressing proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan, which the Sarasota County Commission will discuss this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 25, 2023
City proposes plan to make on-street dining permanent

The policy presented would cost Sarasota restaurants at least $13,000 per year plus construction to offer dining in city parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Deck the Halls

From Santa's sleigh and candy canes to carolers and plays, Christmas is in full swing in the East County. And this week, Lakewood Ranch will celebrate the season with its annual Holidays Around the Ranch event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 26, 2018
Live Theater: Critic’s Picks for 2018-2019

Live theater, sarasota, manatee, critic makes picks for upcoming 2018-19 theater season, including from organizations such as Florida Studio Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Manatee Players, The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Westcoast Black Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2026
By the Grace of Dogs Inc., Lakewood Ranch resident sees the light

Detached retinas sent Mark Thornsbrough into darkness and depression, but Gracie the guide dog has restored his passion for life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2026
'A Night with Janis Joplin' is a full-tilt boogie you won't soon forget

Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the singer's soulful artistry with part-concert, part character study.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 19, 2023
Race village proposed for SR 64 development near racetracks

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has tweaked its plan to attract racetrack-friendly homeowners to Taylor Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Welcome Back: Summer recap

Here's a recap of the top news stories that you might have missed from May to October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 25, 2021
Chiles Group moves L-shaped historic cottage

Crews moved the cottage down Palm Drive early in the morning on Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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