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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Firefighters contribute pension proposal

Firefighters say they're willing to accept changes that could reduce their pension benefits but will reject any 401(a) plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Downtown events being scrutinized

The city of Sarasota is deciding whether it should tighten permit standards for downtown events that could force some events off Main Street. The city will meet May 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • December 22, 2011
My View: It's not education; it's indoctrination

While parents think our schools focus on reading, writing and arithmetic, the reality is they focus on identity politics and social consciousness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Gurney |
  • December 24, 2011
TOP STORY, MARCH: Midnight Pass dispute moves to federal court

Florida authorities who twice denied Sarasota County permission to restore the Midnight Pass coastal inlet that previously separated Siesta Key from Casey Key may have thought the fight was over. If so, they can think again.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
OUR VIEW: Sheriff's request questionable

Manatee County Commissioners have their hands full again creating a balanced budget in the fifth year of declining revenues from falling property values and a struggling economy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Islandside hotel to be built first

The Longboat Key Club and Resort will build its five-star hotel before constructing residential components of its $400 million Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
OUR VIEW: Jackson demise for the best

Contrary to prevailing establishment opinion, Sarasota County did not 'lose out' on the Jackson Laboratory deal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Our View: Trolley folly

Prioritizing is never easy, particularly so for politicians when, for every government service, there is some sort of constituency, or special interest, wanting that service. That's true whether it is tennis courts, community rooms or kayak access.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
Town sets max millage rate

Four of the town's seven commissioners voted in favor of a maximum millage rate of 1.946 mills that would cover a $265,000 deficit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Commission OKs project

The Town Commission approved both a beach project and structures to hold sand on the island's eroded north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
Mayor supports beach project

Town officials and beach engineers told Key residents Thursday why a $16 million beach project starting in November is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
ShelterBox USA names new president

Former Operations Director Emily Sperling, who has served as the interim executive director since February, was named the organization's president late last month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Bridge Battle

Although East County residents won't see any construction starting on the Tara Bridge or Fort Hamer Bridge this year, the fate of both bridges will be up for discussion in 2012.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Viking Culinary Center

The Viking Culinary Center on Lakewood Ranch Main Street already has garnered local attention. Its new manager, Christopher Covelli, hopes to bring it national attention in 2012, as well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
DID pares down project features

A consensus was reached Tuesday, during a Downtown Improvement District meeting, to eliminate brick streets and parallel parking plans for Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
District considers budget consultant

MGT of America found more than $23 million in savings during its recent evaluation of the Sarasota County School District's budget.

  • East County
  • 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 Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 5, 2012
Free downtown valet service proposed

A proposed free valet service for downtown residents and visitors that would run for three nights a week could cost DID taxpayers $10,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 6, 2012
BEYOND THE FIELD

Sarasota High first baseman Dylan White and outfielder Jason Sierra will take the field together for the final time this spring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
City sees catalyst project for parcel

Nearby property and business owners said the outcome of the vacant land's development will have a huge impact on the Rosemary District's future growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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