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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2025
Two stormwater storms

County commissioners are facing two storms that could blow them away: how to pay for and prevent another 2024 and dumping stormwater on the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 18, 2010
Creative handyman

Behind every aging building is a tireless Jack-of-all-trades. Meet Bubsy Becker, Art Center Sarasota's own Mr. Fix-It.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

In honor of Christmas, we collected your best head-shaking holiday stories. From expired turkeys to mischievous squirrels, these are the memories these readers won't soon forget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
IPOC seeks appeal contributions

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition requested donations to challenge the commission's approval of the Longboat Key Club's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 24, 2020
Longboat Key Education Center readies for season in multiple forms

Like many universities, the education center is planning on a blend of in-person, Zoom and hybrid classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2020
City leaders offer differing housing perspectives

As city staff works to advance policy changes, commissioners shared their affordable housing priorities at a workshop Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
SSIS becomes candidate for IB program

Suncoast School for Innovative Studies continues to expand its offerings to students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2023
Repealed ordinance clears the slate for Siesta Key hotels

Sarasota County commissioners repeal comprehensive plan changes that led to county approval of hotels later ruled illegal in court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 30, 2020
There's virtual fun for virtually everyone

Area organizations getting innovative with online options for entertainment

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2009
P&Z does not recommend Moore's zoning change

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina owner Alan Moore said his 43-year-old business will shut down unless the town approves a request to change the zoning of the property on which the eatery sits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
Restrictions eased on private beaches

The Sarasota County Commission voted to reduce the number of prohibited activities on Casey Key's and Manasota Key's private beaches from 17 to six.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 5, 2012
Colony stakeholders to give update tonight

Colony Beach & Tennis Association and Club Holdings representatives will present at tonight's commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 9, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2011
Commission to ratify firefighter contract today

The Longboat Key Town Commission is expected to ratify a one-year Longboat Key Fire Rescue contract today that expires in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2011
Commission will ratify contract

The Longboat Key Town Commission will ratify a one-year Longboat Key Fire Rescue contract next month. The contract will expire in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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 Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
U.S. TAX SYSTEM: THE GREATEST SCAM OF ALL

Tax day is over. Good riddance to this day of legalized thievery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Obituary: Robert Rosenthal

Robert Rosenthal, 96, resident of Plymouth Harbor, died Jan. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 20, 2016
Siesta property owner hopes to fill fine dining void

Property owner Chris Brown hopes to create a fine dining option in Siesta Key Village with his plans to renovate former Aaron’s Fish Camp property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 28, 2016
County considers shrinking mowing responsibilities

Sarasota County staff aim to save the county as much as $700,000 annually by eliminating the mowing of residential rights of way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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