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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
Our View

Changing of the guard

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2015
Let Uber and taxis compete

Research shows taxi regulations do much more harm than good.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2009
Commissioners sound off get stance

Only two commissioners polled agree that taxes should be raised when the budget is adopted later this month. Other topics include service level and reserves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key bus service changes: All aboard?

Want to hop on the bus? Soon, you could have to call first as part of an on-demand service MCAT will roll out in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 30, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDDs aim to keep budgets steady amid inflation

All but one Community Development District saw increases below 2% in residents’ fees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church connects with service organizations

For God's Work, Our Hands, the church met with leaders of the local organizations they support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 27, 2010
Palmer Ranch retains roadway service

A three-year contract extension with Sarasota County will provide more than $189,000 per year to help pay for median and roadside maintenance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 7, 2010
Water shut-offs scheduled on LBK

Neighborhoods south of Bay Isles Road will have water shut-offs and boil alerts this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2011
East Manatee Fire Rescue honors leaders

East Manatee Fire Rescue honored several of its team members during the meeting of the district's Board of Fire Commissioners Feb. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2020
City issues boil water advisory for Coon Key

A contractor damaged a water main along John Ringling Causeway on Tuesday, disrupting water service on the city's barrier islands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 22, 2018
Construction worker extracted from hole at U.S. 41 and 10th Street

The man was being transported to the hospital after being stuck for almost an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 22, 2019
Michael's on East receives its 29th four-diamond rating

The restaurant was rated for service, food and decor by AAA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Junior Achievement honors Ranch businesswoman

The East County's Angela Massaro-Fain, co-owner of Grapevine Communications, has garnered celebrity status.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Kenny Barr receives TideWell Honors pin

Sarasota resident and veteran Kenny Barr received the TideWell Honors pin for his service in the United States Air Force Thursday, April 10, at Marina Tower Condo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 5, 2021
JFCS of the Suncoast throws 35th Anniversary bash

The anniversary celebration was held Dec. 5.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2024
SPD mourns the loss of K-9 officer

Retired K-9 Bronson served with Officer Jacob Nelson from 2014 to 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee County adopts fiscal year 2016 budget

As the county unrolls next fiscal year's budget, effective Oct. 1, officials shift the funding responsibilities of indigent health care to the county's general fund reserves.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 12, 2024
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce cuts ribbon on new office space

The new office, approximately three times larger than the previous space, was praised by attendees as a welcoming environment.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • July 2, 2013
Feeling stagesick? Nine tips to survive showlessness

Feeling stagesick? Nine tips to survive showlessness

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2015
OUR VIEW | Leave Siesta’s pedicabs alone

Mostly unregulated, pedicabs are flourishing and providing a great service on Siesta Key. No surprise: Talk of regulation is rising, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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