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  • By Gerald Feder |
  • May 25, 2011
MY VIEW: The pension operation can't simply be punted

The notion of punting the town's pension "operation" (whether the firefighters' or all three of the town employees' pension "operations") does not confront the complexity of the issues facing the town with respect to employee benefits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2013
General employees reject union label with vote

Employees rejected a proposed union by a 21-6 vote.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2020
Longboat Chamber announces Small Business Week nominees

It's unclear exactly what format Small Business Week will take, but the nominees are waiting in the wings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 16, 2020
Funeral home planned for Lakewood Ranch

Robert Toale and Sons is in the permitting stage for a Lakewood Ranch Boulevard/44th Avenue location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 6, 2019
All Angels welcomes new priest

The Rev. David Marshall began his post on March 5. His first service will be on Sunday, March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2018
Cops Corner: A mysterious light

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kirsten Baker, RN, Florida Blue Registered Nurse |
  • February 15, 2018
Four Ways to Trim Your Health Care Budget

Health care can be expensive, but you may save hundreds or possibly thousands of dollars this year if you just follow these four suggestions

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  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
City budget prioritizes police, planning and parks

With property values continuing to rise, city officials are dealing with a new problem this budget season: figuring out the best way to grow.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2016
New Oasis' home springs to life

Congregation hopes its new building becomes a hub of activity.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota County works in concert with its neighbors

Partnerships show that the proper stewardship of public dollars.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2013
Tower to top off Publix sculpture

The 150-foot 'Flower Fiesta' cell tower promises to improve cellular service for the southern half of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 25, 2014
County Commission convenes for August meeting

The Sarasota County Commission will gather tomorrow for the first part of a two-day meeting after the summer recess.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2014
Preliminary budget keeps tax rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock and his staff must cut services and expenses to make up an estimated $900,000 shortfall in the 2014-15 town budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
East County veteran earns top honor

Lee Washington, a Marine veteran and coordinator of the county's Veterans Services Department, earned the Manatee County Government Employee of the Year award.

  • East County
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 15, 2021
Longboat Key finalizing questions for third annual citizen survey

The survey gives owners an opportunity to provide feedback, and express their opinions on services and policy issues.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue expands specialized services

The fire district purchased a trailer stocked full of specialty equipment meant to handle the most complicated calls.

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  • By Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida |
  • August 28, 2025
Girl Scouts is where girls grow and families connect within our communities.

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is helping the next generation of changemakers thrive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 15, 2020
Manatee County schools offer free meals during winter break

Manatee County families can pick up free meals at Haile Middle and Myakka Elementary in east Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 1, 2021
Longboat Key holds retirement ceremony for police officer

Chris Skinner has worked for the Longboat Key Police Department since November 2010.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 24, 2023
Sarasota County implements new system for non-emergency calls

The changes follow a rise in call volume in 2022. It is said to better direct non-emergency calls.

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