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By Matt Walsh |
October 16, 2024

Recommendations explained and local tax ballot questions

Those of you who have slogged through the many long diatribes on this page surely are familiar by now with the predictable slant at election time.

Sarasota
Opinion

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 Ian Swaby |
September 11, 2025

Sarasota police officers recount their role in Sept. 11 attacks

Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos, Capt. John Todd and Detective Maria Llovio were cast into protecting President George W. Bush, who was speaking at Booker Elementary on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
November 10, 2010

Dynamic Duo

Creekwood residents Deb and Martin Von Cannon are both veterans of the U.S. Army.

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 26, 2021

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Time to call it a night

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
July 27, 2023

Concrete pad prices prompt reconsideration of public art placement

The bid for concrete foundations in U.S. 41 roundabouts was nearly four times the cost of the sculptures.

Sarasota
News

By Brynn Mechem |
October 21, 2020

Amid protests, school board extends face mask requirement

The policy will sunset June 30 unless the board votes to end it earlier.

Sarasota
Schools

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 19, 2012

Runoff project needs extension

The Beach Road drainage improvement is still held up in permitting, but Sarasota County will need to get an extension to keep the $975,000 grant from SWFWMD.

Siesta Key
News

By Lisa Nisenson |
June 28, 2012

Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
November 14, 2012

BUSINESS OBSERVER

Chamber honors construction company for its service; Taylor Morrison rep named as panelist; John Neal Homes reports record third quarter sales; Salt and Light Productions receives Emmy nod

East County
News

By David Conway |
September 17, 2020

Finalizing budget, city considers future parks needs

A proposal to allow the use of emergency funds for park operations drew support from a majority of the commission but concern from multiple officials.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
June 21, 2018

Forums find support for Bobby Jones upgrades

After gathering public input, the city is preparing to once again discuss options for renovating its 45-hole golf complex.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
March 19, 2019

City moves ahead with cannabis decriminalization option

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously endorsed a proposal to allow for the issuance of civil citations in lieu of criminal action for possession of small amounts of cannabis.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 31, 2018

Manatee County education cost could rise again

School district says addition in tax makes sense.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
May 18, 2016

Town may erode surtax beach funding

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider changing how it spends Sarasota County’s sales tax during budget discussions this summer.

Longboat Key
News

By Berkley Mason |
May 10, 2017

Manatee County releases updated storm surge evacuation levels

Manatee County's Public Safety Department releases the updated storm surge evacuation levels.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 15, 2015

Commission fills $426,067 deficit with general fund money

Rising capital and operating fund balances led to a $426,067 deficit. To address the issue, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock asked for something he rarely requests: General fund dollars.