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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • 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 Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Town, WCIND to draft agreement on cost share for $760,235 sand project

The town's estimated cost for an upcoming West Coast Inlet Navigation District (WCIND) dredging project that will place sand on the severely eroded north end this summer will be approximately $300,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2014
Sand arriving next month

The town manager is optimistic that sand placed on the north end of the Key will act as a buffer before two groins are installed in summer 2015 to hold sand in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 31, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Village property owner files third lawsuit

Village property owner Chris Brown sued Sarasota County for the third time about raising parking tax assessments on three of his parcels while lowering it for 74 properties.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 6, 2021
Talk turns to millage, other funding sources for county mental health district

Commissioners are considering whether to increase the county's millage rate by one-tenth of a mill to support the Mental Health Care Special District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2014
St. Armands BID hears talk on parking, transit

The city's Urban Design Studio urged caution regarding a potential parking garage on St. Armands, encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Our View: Just lower the speed limit

Other than the historic progression of things, there is no good reason for Siesta Key's Midnight Pass Road to be a state road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Bridge to Longboat …

… 50 years of stop-and-go talking

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 26, 2013
Class is in session at FSU/Asolo Conservatory

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training kicks off the school year with an orientation and photo shoot Monday, Aug. 26.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 15, 2025
County proposes take-or-leave-it offer to Hermitage Artist Retreat

The Sarasota County Commission offers a lump sum to help hurricane restoration at the Hermitage providing it assumes responsibility for repairs going forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
News Briefs

East County high schools receive 'A' grades; School district fails to win money for STEM grant

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 21, 2023
Downtown Sarasota multifamily projects move through review committee

Four condo and apartment developments will bring nearly 300 new units in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on airport traffic

Although some flights are still landing, SRQ officials say they don’t have the power to screen those who arrive for COVID-19 symptoms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
County endorses Lido renourishment

At a workshop Monday, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 9, 2026
Condo development partners with country club for shared benefits

Saravela developer GSP is teaming up with Heritage Golf Group for free membership at Sports Club at TPC Prestancia, special condo purchase benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 21, 2017
On the clock: Timing of Siesta bridge openings concerns some residents

A new drawbridge plan on Siesta Key reduces the number of openings, but residents say it’s critical to stay on schedule.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 26, 2009
Boutique owners to close shop

Kelietza, a downtown Sarasota boutique, will close in November after two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Briefs 7.17.13

Turtle disorientations are higher than usual; Linley Street boat ramp construction completed; Longboat Key Club earns sixth Pinnacle Award

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 14, 2015
City prepares to formalize taxi deregulation

Following last week’s decision to preserve Uber service in Sarasota and remove regulations on taxis, city staff is working on implementing the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Library foundation hosts an evening with Tim Ortman

More than 50 people attending the book signing and talk with Tim Ortman in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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