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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 19, 2023
Seeds of the future planted at Lakewood Ranch microforest

The Miyawaki method allows trees to grow into a 100-year forest in a decade.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2022
Two steps forward, one step back

None of the combatants in the trenches of Florida’s property insurance crisis is celebrating the results of the special legislative session.

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  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 5, 2024
Florida Studio Theatre's 'The Outsider' takes aim at the politics of stupidity

Find out what happens when a nerdy lieutenant governor suddenly finds himself running the state.

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 11, 2020
Superintendent pool narrowed to five

The five remaining candidates are all current administrators in Florida schools.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 9, 2023
City considers a new approach to workforce housing

Commissioner Erik Arroyo suggests the city build and hold its own workforce housing developments. Staff is now working on a plan to partner with firms to build and operate apartment complexes to bring greater numbers of attainable units online.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Our View: Right turns in the Legislature

Gov. Rick Scott, a Tallahassee outsider despised in the media and willing to take unpopular stands on principle, had a surprising amount of success during his first legislative session as governor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2023
Three Sarasota schools ranked among the state and nation's best

Recent U.S. News & World Report rankings include Pine View, Suncoast Polytech and Riverview High School.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 2, 2020
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for October

The breakfast meeting featured a strong showing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2010
Commissioners oppose sheriff's surtax

Manatee County commissioners last night tentatively agreed to give the sheriff's office $1 million from a reserve fund to help offset the change.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2010
County to consider new fees, taxes

To offset further property-tax revenue losses this year, Sarasota County officials will discuss again paid beach parking and new utilities taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 9, 2012
Aug. 9: Daily Headlines Video

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colonel Bustle is an honorable man; No new taxes just smoke and mirrors

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 17, 2012
April 17: Daily Headlines Video

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 2, 2012
Open house planned for beach project

Sarasota County staff will answer question and record comments from the public about the Siesta Key public beach improvements Nov. 13.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2019
Lakewood Ranch builder notches more than 1,000 home sales

Neal Communities' leaders say business is steady.

  • East County
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 2, 2013
Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

Residential rental apartments being considered for the land, which stretches between Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2013
July 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police arrest armed robbery suspect; Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay; PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening; PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival; AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2014
Key property values are on the rise

Preliminary taxable values show that Longboat Key taxable values are rising an average of 5.4% more than the previous year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 13, 2024
St. Regis Longboat Key to be unveiled Aug. 16 for soft opening

The resort will hold an unveiling ceremony for the local community on Friday, followed by a soft opening ahead of its official opening in late September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 19, 2024
McNeal Elementary hosts STEAM Night

Students participate in a variety of STEAM activities from coding to an art project and more.

  • East County
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