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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 19, 2013
Foundation goes big with new concept

A new organization aims to reverse local brain drain by connecting idea people with money people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 3, 2024
County approves $2 billion budget

Sarasota County commissioners officially set the fiscal year 2025 budget at a reduced countywide millage rate of 3.30%.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • January 11, 2024
Performance appraisals for City Commission

A former city commissioner encourages residents to make sure the commission is serving the public good.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2025
Sarasota city manager search firms make their pitch

With executive search firms narrowed to three, Sarasota has received their proposals to supply candidates for city manager. A special commission meeting is proposed to discuss.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 29, 2023
Bradenton Beach Bridge Street resort passes first approval

Longboat Key officials raised awareness of potential traffic impacts and opportunities for future collaboration between the municipalities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 10, 2024
Longboat Key seeks interlocal agreement to share planning staff in emergencies

The town’s P&Z department asked to become part of an existing pact with neighboring municipalities to share staff in times of need.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 8, 2024
East Bradenton emergency teams urge hurricane preparation

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members and Manatee officials gear up for a hurricane season that's predicted to see dozens of storms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
Orchestra holds firm on Payne Park request

Despite community optimism about finding a workable compromise, the Sarasota Orchestra stands by its belief that it needs to use land in Payne Park to remain in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2021
Sarasota man found dead in Benderson Park lake

Two people abandoned paddleboat around 4:30 a.m. in the middle of the lake, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Swiftmud announces modified watering schedule

Manatee County officials are asking residents to abide by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's modified Phase III watering restrictions through Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2010
Siekmann declines Key Club meeting

Commissioner Robert Siekmann declined an invitation by Key Club officials to meet with him one-on-one about proposed code changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2010
Observer Updates 06.24.10

After an outcry from members of the Harbor Acres and Bay Point Park neighborhoods, the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Board has taken the proposal for a park at 1150 S. Orange Ave. off the table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2012
Dorfman files to run for commission again

Sarasota city resident Richard Dorfman will run for one of the two at-large city commission seats that are up for grabs in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 29, 2012
Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

Observe this: Longboat Key property values dipping again

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2010
Commission considers beach options

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a list of four scenarios involving its island-wide beach renourishment project at its regular workshop today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 11, 2011
Business experts: Get the government out of the way

Three of Sarasota County's top economic-development officials and a local CEO have provided a road map for the county's economic recovery, including thoughts on government's role and local competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 17, 2012
One lane closed on U.S. 41 between Bee Ridge and Siesta Drive

Drainage improvements on U.S. 41 between Versailles Street and Bee Ridge Road are necessitating a lane closure as of Friday, Feb. 17, the Florida Department of Transportation has announced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota County announces official date of public Water Quality Summit

The summit will be “an effort to bring the community together with organizations working to protect area watersheds and to learn about science and actions occurring locally,” according to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 20, 2017
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with school lockdowns

The schools were placed on lockdown after a student was seen with a gun going to Riverview High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 12, 2017
Sarasota schools closed until Monday

While no schools sustained "catastrophic" damage, 11 are still without power and the 14 schools that served as shelters must undergo a thorough sanitation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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