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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2018
What benefits, and costs, will Mote bring to Benderson Park?

Officials agree the new East County aquarium will benefit Sarasota and Manatee counties. They're just not sure how it will be financed.

  • East County
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 13, 2018
The path to a budget deficit: Why Sarasota County Schools is short an expected $3.1 million

Thanks to the events of the past eight weeks and changes in school security, Sarasota County Schools predicts a budget shortfall.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2017
Readers sound off on Sarasota-area issues

Meals on Wheels, climate change, downtown traffic are addressed.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 1, 2017
Big Pass dredge hearing postponement presents project's latest obstacle

The legal challenge by Siesta Key groups will be delayed for several months, prolonging an already contentious and lengthy process

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2016
Top Story — April: Rowing toward Rio

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 29, 2016
3 words to live by for 2017

Last year at this time, wisdom was our word — that Americans would have wisdom in the voting booth

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 13, 2016
New voices join Siesta Promenade debate

More stakeholders near Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41 are sharing their concerns about Benderson Development's proposed Siesta Promenade project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
A+E Holiday Guide

Celebrate by giving the gift of arts and entertainment. There’s something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 10, 2015
A deal with the devils

After 9/11, Americans united in pursuit of justice. They still want it. The Iran nuclear deal and Senate minority defy the people’s wishes and ignore the obvious truth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2016
Inspiration for Success

Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell has become one of the nation’s most gifted trunk and arms para-rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 21, 2015
Retired Air Force Colonel soars to new heights

Hank Lackey hopes his book inspires others to pursue goals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
OUR VIEW | The city with no vision

Blinded by rules and standards, city leaders miss the long-term value of Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
MARKET WATCH | Current record stock market is strong

Although the existing stock market is not without risk, there is a string of reasons why the market has done well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Our View

Consensus on the bayfront

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Letters to the Editor: Our readers respond ...

We asked last week on this page: 'Never again?' It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists' atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. Our readers responded - forcefully.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2014
Moving on

Eighteen East County athletes signed national letters of intent last week to play at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Our View

Why not to expand Medicaid

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 24, 2014
Unforgettable

Seven years after his death in Iraq, the pain and pride of Marine Peter Woodall's family and friends have not faded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 18, 2014
Our View

Snowstorms or snowflakes

  • Sarasota
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