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By Lesley Dwyer |
September 13, 2025

Manatee County moves to cut millage rate as reserves rise

Following three hurricanes in 2024, Manatee County has nearly $1 billion set aside for reserves in fiscal year 2026.

East County
News

By Niki Kottmann |
December 13, 2018

Looking Ahead: The must-see shows and other arts events in 2019

Here's a look at the events we think you should consider attending and the shows you should consider seeing around Sarasota in 2019.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jen Blanco |
October 23, 2009

Tarpons steamroll Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch suffered its worst loss of the season -- a 49-0 rout at the hands of Charlotte Oct. 23.

East County
Sports

By Mark Bergin |
July 17, 2020

Sewage break prompts Longboat Key resident concerns

The town of Longboat Key was required to submit materials to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about June’s sewage break in Sarasota Bay.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 17, 2025

Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off still going strong in 25th year

The event features over a dozen fire stations from Sarasota and beyond, competing for the awards for best chili and best booth.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
June 5, 2022

Population explosion forces expansion of Parrish Community High earlier than expected

Parrish Community High School, which draws East County students, gets $15 million addition ahead of schedule.

East County
Schools

By Jason Clary |
February 10, 2015

State of the kart

Father and son Olivier and Patrick Bellanger went from watching races on TV to becoming a force on the track.

East County
Sports

By David Conway |
November 3, 2021

Downtown group pursues mid-block crosswalks

Downtown leaders are eager to add brick crosswalks to the middle of streets in the heart of the city, but the cost of lighting could make the concept challenging to execute.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
February 17, 2010

Beach access receives more sand

The town is placing another 600 cubic yards of sand at the North Shore Road beach access this week to protect the road and utilities in the area. Commissioner Gene Jaleski thinks more should be done.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 8, 2009

Pipeline legal fees climb

If the $245,000 budget transfer is approved, the town will have spent $545,000 to dispute the placement of a natural-gas pipeline that affects sand sources.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Roy |
July 22, 2010

Observer Updates 07.22.10

An ambitious plan to place a large ice-skating rink at Five Points Park got a big boost this week, when the City Commission unanimously approved the plan and offered financial support.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Roy |
June 10, 2010

Sour note

With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
May 24, 2012

Fireworks funding sees explosive start

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce has raised more funding this year than it did in 2011 for the Fourth of July fireworks show.

Siesta Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 25, 2012

Irrigation fees to rise 50%

Braden River Utilities, the entity that provides irrigation water to Lakewood Ranch, will be increasing its rates.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 17, 2011

DID frustrated by pricey maintenance bids

The Downtown Improvement District doesn't want to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to have enhanced maintenance in its downtown corridor.

Siesta Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
June 8, 2011

Supervisors slash stormwater costs

Board members have modified proposed stormwater-maintenance programs to reduce the budget.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
August 25, 2011

City proposes $844,000 in cuts, millage-rate hike

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the increased millage rate would help pay for the Lido Pool and Taylor center. He also reduced the amount needed from the rainy-day fund.