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By Rod Thomson |
August 24, 2011

My View: Privatization future is here

The future for local government operations is to privatize or outsource a whole lot more functions than is currently thought reasonable.

East County
Opinion

By Pam Eubanks |
April 18, 2012

Town Hall adds new system for hearing-impaired residents

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams lost his hearing suddenly in the late 1990s.

East County
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
January 25, 2016

Bass Pro moves forward with plans for Sarasota location

Bass Pro Outdoor World has applied for a comprehensive plan amendment to allow a store at at northeast corner of Fruitville Road and I-75.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
October 1, 2013

MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

East County
News

By BayView Dental |
June 12, 2024

4 Dental Truths for a Sparkling Smile

The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth and Surprising Truths.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
January 8, 2020

2019 is a case for change

Three big decisions by the Sarasota City Commission definitively demonstrated that the city’s leadership structure doesn’t work. As the city matures, it needs a leader.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Rod Thomson |
November 11, 2010

My View

Shocking reaction, indeed shocking

Sarasota
Opinion

By Mallory Gnaegy |
April 4, 2012

Jerry Springer wants to be an average Joe

Jerry Springer died April 27, 2023, at age 79. He spoke to the Observer in 2012 about his time living in Sarasota and filming the 21st season of "The Jerry Springer Show."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Whitney Elfstrom |
November 14, 2019

Sarasota Schools celebrate Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Marty Fugate |
November 3, 2023

Perfect plans to experience all Sarasota has to offer

Don’t leave town without filling your senses with these lesser-known Sarasota wonders.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 1, 2024

Longboat commissioner got stuck on boat during Hurricane Helene

The day Hurricane Helene passed by Longboat Key, District 1 Commissioner Gary Coffin ended up spending the night on his boat to prevent it from slipping away.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 30, 2015

OUR VIEW | We recommend …

Not much separates the four candidates running for City Commission. None of them would make a bad choice. They are all pragmatic and smart. But we give an edge to two.