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Results for: Improving Mental Clarity for Adults

  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
Work could start before 2015 on new library

The Sarasota County Commission has agreed to the replacement of the Gulf Gate Library on its current Curtiss Avenue site and has asked staff to look at ways the project can be started sooner than the fiscal year 2015 timetable for which it has been slated.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
CDDs change landscape contractor

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 4 and 5 soon will contract with Down to Earth for landscaping services.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 28, 2011
My View: Teachers unions sue for status quo

The new merit-pay law is obviously good for students and provides accountability. Sadly, and predictably, teachers unions feel threatened.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 31, 2011
Petition seeks to end homeless feedings

Downtown condo owners are making another push to rid Selby Five Points Park of the criminal element that many say has taken over the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
Our View: County must fix its bad reputation

While Manatee County is shedding its anti-business and anti-construction reputation, Sarasota County's remains distressingly intact.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
County approves Pat Neal project

Neal Communities' Woodbrook is a 213-home project near The Cascades. The county commission also approved an addition to Rosedale.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2010
Return to form

After a breakout performance her freshman year, Lakewood Ranch High School junior Devin McDermott is a big reason why the Lady Mustangs currently are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2011
Key resident compiles bicycle crash data

Longboat resident Lenny Landau used police reports from the last four years to calculate bicycle accident statistics on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2011
Athletes announce college decisions

The Out-of-Door Academy's Chris Ragone and Jake Siciliano and Braden River's Dillon Romine signed national letters-of-intent Feb. 2 to play football at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 15, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Will the real Christine please stand up?; Red hot!; A romantic dinner for ... 60!; Multiplier effect for Red Cross; The back story

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Randall Reid meets with residents

During a neighborhood association meeting Monday, Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid heard complaints that the county needs to engage the public better in major undertakings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
County budget could take unanticipated $10-million hit

A judge's ruling and legislative action last week could have a negative impact of more than $10 million on Sarasota County's 2013 fiscal-year budget.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
North Trail Goodwill Superstore breaks ground

Sarasota city attorney Robert Fournier said that Goodwill is moving forward at its own risk because a challenge neighborhood residents filed against the store in Sarasota Circuit Court is still pending.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2012
Challengers arise for 2013 commission seats

Three commission candidates with varied backgrounds will vie for seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission in the March town election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Changes made to revive Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort seeks 85 of the 250 tourism units for a new guest tower on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 27, 2012
Local boy's wish comes true with Disney cruise

Three-year-old Caleb Gay was diagnosed with a mild form of cerebral palsy when he was 8 months old. After returning from a Make-a-Wish Disney cruise, the Gay family reflects on the experience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Election: Theisen isn't afraid to stand out from other candidates

The commission candidate wants to trim the city's budget and require developers to pay their way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Mild weather heats up business

Restaurants and hotels are filling up, and it isn't even spring break yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder earn tournament berth; Lady Blazers take win during Senior Night; Lady Thunder take the win on Senior Night; ODA rolls past SW Florida Christian; Sarasota Crew 4+ squad wins gold

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  • Neighbors
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