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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2020
Payback against Selby?

After the Sarasota County property appraiser lost a ruling against Selby on a technicality, its lawyers went all-out to take away its tax exemption.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin and Nick Friedman |
  • May 16, 2013
To the finish

Richard Dorfman's strategy was to make his case face to face with voters. Susan Chapman banked on her deep-rooted neighborhood loyalists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Our View: 100 years of income taxes

As the annual Day of Tyranny approaches, the dreaded April 15 Tax Day, on this 100th year anniversary of the personal income tax, it's fitting to remind ourselves of its heritage - who did it, how it came about and why.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2020
Binge Blog: On the impending doom of the industry

"How To with John Wilson" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 15, 2023
Dead fish on the beach? Longboat leans on nature for cleanup.

The town of Longboat Key cleans up fish kills from red tide only after four tidal cycles fail to clear them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2016
Group hopes to bring Women's Sports Museum to Sarasota

A former women's baseball player wants to throw a fastball through sports' glass ceiling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 7, 2024
Man who forgot how to use his phone worries daughter

A woman called police to conduct a welfare check on her father, who had turned his phone off and forgotten how to turn it on. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 17, 2021
Longboat Key considers added sea turtle protections

Longboat Key town commissioners have yet to consider an ordinance, but discussions have continued.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
Members of artinsight-sarasota discuss fifth show, 'Y Not Women'

The members of artinsight-sarasota discuss their diverse work, inspiring friendships and fifth show, 'Y Not Women,' which opens next month on Anna Maria Island.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's first baby ready to get married

The master-planned community has been kind to Summerfield's Kirsten Schmitt.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
Bayfront group prepares for master plan presentation

On Thursday, The Bay Sarasota will go before the City Commission in hopes officials will adopt a master plan for redeveloping more than 50 acres of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 24, 2018
Familiar Faces: Debbie Trimble

After years of working in theater and arts, Trimble has found her passion for working with at-risk youth at the Sarasota YMCA.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2015
The net effect

Former Lakewood Ranch tennis standout adjusts to college life.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2023
10 overlooked Sarasota athletes who posted big numbers and strong finishes

Team success or not, these athletes made the most of their 2023 seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2024
New Lakewood Ranch Prep baseball program starts with the small details

For the meantime, the pitch is for the players to learn responsibility to their teammates.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 11, 2024
Longboat’s underground utilities project nears completion

The nearly 10-year process required two town referendums, complicated construction and collaboration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 3, 2023
FPL investigation underway after failure of some underground transformers

FPL assured Longboat commissioners that undergrounding is still the best option, despite some transformers failing due to Hurricane Idalia flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 9, 2025
Manatee educators plan to capitalize on new Mote aquarium

Educators say they will arrange field trips and virtual tours and will take advantage of Mote's outreach teams.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 24, 2025
Gourmet sandwich shop to open in Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch

Owned and operated by Mark and Carrie Botros, Carved Crafted Sandwiches makes its debut early in November.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 29, 2026
Nonprofit supports seniors and caregivers in Sarasota, Manatee counties

All 4 the Members offers resources and financial support to residents who are 65 and older.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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