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Results for: Improving Mental Clarity for Adults

  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2015
St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

With two new art festivals scheduled on Lido Key during the height of season in 2016, Circle leaders are concerned about the events’ impact on traffic in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2015
Sarasota County budget set to fall 6%

Sarasota County’s preliminary budget for next fiscal year is slated to decrease roughly 6% over the previous year, but staff have estimated a 5% increase in general fund expenditures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2016
City delays decision on Woman’s Exchange expansion

After Woman’s Exchange representatives and Laurel Park residents argued for and against the store’s plans for expansion, the City Commission postponed its final ruling to a future meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 10, 2015
Manatee County Commission reviews impact fee options

Commissioners are split on whether to charge developers more money to build in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2016
City Commission OKs Lemon Avenue land deal

Residents rallied in opposition to a proposed development they said would eliminate downtown green space, but the city approved the sale of a property near Pineapple Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 18, 2016
Siesta Beach nabs No. 3 ranking in TripAdvisor awards

A year after topping the Travelers’ Choice Award for the best U.S. beach, Siesta Key is again recognized as a frontrunner for the distinction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2015
St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

With two new art festivals scheduled on Lido Key during the height of season in 2016, St. Armands Circle leaders are concerned about the events’ impact on traffic in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 10, 2015
Baugh addresses traffic, growth in area

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh met with Lakewood Ranch residents Feb. 3, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, to discuss upcoming projects and field questions from residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 19, 2015
School board discusses future expansion

The director of long-range planning for Sarasota County School District advised the board that multiple schools are at capacity.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 2, 2014
Palmer Ranch plans anger residents

Wellington Chase residents voiced their displeasure for a proposed development in Palmer Ranch at a neighborhood meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 24, 2013
Scott makes an informal stop in the East County

Gov. Rick Scott took questions about a variety of issues from area business leaders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
News Briefs

June 18 special election early voting continues; County considers Lakewood Ranch public transit route

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 26, 2013
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Development could cost the city; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit

Commissioners from both municipalities agreed to an interlocal agreement to pursue a joint transportation system during an April 16 joint meeting.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 23, 2013
Volunteers cleanup Sarasota County

Sarasota County residents take to the streets to cleanup neighborhoods for the Great American Cleanup Saturday, April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 17, 2013
Commissioners to discuss citywide zoning code

The City Commission will also appoint a new planning board member to fill Commissioner Susan Chapman's seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Vengroff buys North Trail motel

Prolific Sarasota property owner Harvey Vengroff bought the Sarasota Airport Hotel for $2.25 million, with plans to accommodate families facing homelessness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 23, 2014
Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO resigns

Gwen MacKenzie, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Health Care System CEO and president, has announced plans to step down from her position next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

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