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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Our View: Keep eliminating fees

Sarasota City Commissioner Shannon Snyder started a crusade recently to get the city's impact fees eliminated or suspended. It did not take much to get his fellow city commissioners to agree.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Re-district for the future

The surge of Manatee County growth centered in Lakewood Ranch is tilting the center of the county ever eastward - and leaving county leaders with the challenge of re-drawing political boundaries.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2011
Payton's memory inspires business

Lakewood Ranch resident Holly Wright, co-founder of the Payton Wright Foundation, is launching a new business, Forever Frogs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs

North-end emergency beach project delayed again; Kelley shares budget outlook with commission; Bayfront Park project amendments create hurdles; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
News Briefs

County health record ranks fourth in state; Lido Beach prepares for turtle-nesting season; Home demolition for small neighborhood park complete

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 17, 2011
Candidates prepare for runoff

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland have two months to secure as many votes as possible to wrap up the District 1 race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 24, 2011
News Briefs

County plans Palmer Ranch road upgrades; City Commission approves hotel negotiations; Early voting to continue for another week

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 12, 2012
Neighbors: Laura Proctor

For more than 35 years, Laura Proctor has loved cooking and sharing her culinary skills with others. Today, Proctor runs a successful personal chef business called Epicurean Pursuits.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2012
Nathan Kirkman: Raw Determination

Nathan Kirkman will compete in the Class 2A state meet April 21, after winning the 199-pound weight class of the Class 2A state qualifier April 4. Fellow Pirates Tyler Pittman and Tyler Linde earned at-large bids.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 6, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Michael Staikos

Cardinal Mooney sophomore Michael Staikos has been playing goalkeeper since he was 9 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 20, 2012
ONE STEP AHEAD: Antonio Blakeney

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Antonio Blakeney is averaging 31.8 points, nine rebounds and 2.4 assists, while helping lead the Cougars to an impressive 6-0 start.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Subcommittee strives to determine focus

The new P&Z subcommittee is exploring whether the town needs stricter codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • November 20, 2012
Theater Review: '1776'

If only everyone in America could see "1776," they'd have a much clearer understanding of the political divisions we are experiencing now.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Gourmet lawn party, raffle are good bet for Saturday

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members hope to sell 400 raffle tickets for this weekend's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Katz

Riverview senior Taylor Katz has been swimming since grade school. She says she's driven by her naturally competitive nature.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Business Briefs

Lakewood Ranch Medical honored for its service; Lee Wetherington will build in Marshall's Landing; Clickbooth president named top female leader

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 16, 2020
Mar Vista sees 'beautiful growth' on Mini Reefs

The Mini Reefs are designed with hopes of improving the ecosystem.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 3, 2018
Happy Paddler kicks off race series

The first in a four-race series to bring the kayak community together will take place at 8:30 a.m. on July 7 at The Happy Paddler at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 6, 2018
Mosquito control test on Longboat seems to work, residents say

A mosquito control experiment on the north end of Longboat Key seems to be keeping the number of mosquitos at a manageable level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 16, 2018
Future medical professionals win big in Manatee County

Nolan Middle School HOSA students placed first in the international competition.

  • East County
  • News
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