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By Observer Staff |
August 28, 2013

Our View: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice. Typically a losing proposition for taxpayers with respect to ROI - return on investment.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Loren Mayo |
September 17, 2009

Sarasota girl secures spot in Shrek musical

Hannah Beatt, who won the part of Young Fiona in 'Shrek the Musical's' 'Not Your Ordinary Princess' competition, will star in the evening Broadway performance Sept. 19.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
May 27, 2020

Lakewood Ranch resident OK working in obscurity as an Air Force major

Major Aaron Traver comes home to Lakewood Ranch after his 11th deployment.

East County
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
February 11, 2016

Privatize Pineapple Park?

The Sarasota City Commission made the right choice to sell the parcel next to the park. But why not go all the way? Sell the park to the developer or its supporters.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
February 10, 2015

Season on Siesta Key hits early

Businesses and tourism organizations are in agreement: Season came early this year.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
March 16, 2014

THEATER REVIEW: 'The Grapes of Wrath'

Frank Galati's adaptation of 'The Grapes of Wrath' is now playing in an Asolo Rep production.

Arts + Culture

By Josh Siegel |
January 22, 2014

Doing Business: Popi's Place on the Ranch

The Amerese family's latest project and eighth family-run restaurant, Popi's Place on the Ranch, opens the week of Jan. 27, next to the Walmart in Ranch Lake Plaza.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
May 23, 2025

Bikers ride through downtown to honor cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The annual Ride of Silence is held by Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club and the Village Idiots Cycling Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 5, 2024

Longboat sets maximum millage for fiscal year 2025

Certified property values will bring in some additional revenue for the new fiscal year.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
May 27, 2009

CDD considers proposals for sidewalk snafu

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 4 Board of Supervisors voted to continue their public hearing regarding sidewalk assessments to June 11.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
February 2, 2011

Mustangs advance to states

The Lakewood Ranch High girls weightlifting team will send four girls to the state championship meet Feb. 12 in Kissimmee.

East County
Sports

By Pam Eubanks |
April 1, 2011

JEOPARDY

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - Because of original land grants from the Spanish government, Lakewood Ranch may be forced to pay a $5 billion 'territorial payment' or change its name.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
March 10, 2017

Foundation of former Viacom chairman plays role in Longboat Key election

The Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Foundation donated more than 37% of the roughly $27,000 raised by a political action committee opposing the Colony referendum.