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The meeting starts at 5:45 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2016
Bashaw renovations net savings

The School Board tonight will consider a change order for savings of more than $600,000.

  • East County
  • Schools
File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2014
News Briefs

Discussion continues on Arlington Park bridge; Bayfront Park fountain closes early for winter; Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 plans public forums

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Pass will be closed to boat traffic Sunday, July 6, for the annual boat races.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 1, 2014
New Pass closed for Grand Prix

The inlet will be closed to public boat traffic from 10 a.m. to roughly 4 p.m. Sunday, for the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jody Jorgensen is still getting to know the horses at the facility, including Gracie pictured here. She said she grew up riding bareback with her childhood friend.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2016
SMART hires new exec

New leader hopes to spur drive for donations

  • East County
  • News
Rusty Chinnis's newly solar paneled roof. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 17, 2019
Longtime Village resident goes solar

Rusty Chinnis says the technology has come a long way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.3.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
Our View

Old vs. new; past vs. future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
News Briefs

Key drinking water gets good grades; Utility repair work begins on Broadway; Sarasota County and city reach new park agreement; Correction; and Meetings & Agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jesse Biter and Eric Baird pose in front of the Hollywood 20 complex. They are part of a group of investors that purchased the property on Nov. 12 for $18.1 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Developer purchases Hollywood 20 complex, Siesta Key man arrested for drug trafficking

A look at what's going on the week of Nov. 19, 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
Klauber
  • 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 |
  • January 12, 2012
City investigates cheaper ball-field cleanup remedy

The city of Sarasota is open to a clean-up remedy for Ed Smith Stadium that's cheaper to perform and less invasive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Juan Florensa |
  • October 15, 2014
Healthy beaches offer more than scenery

The town's beach management efforts don't just protect views. Healthy beaches protect people, property and wildlife on barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2011
Our view

Stop cross-county enticements

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Central West Coast Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association has installed its new board of directors.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
Briefs 9.06.12

DD 6 adopts FY2012/2013 budget; ODA teacher offers early childhood music class; Authorities seeking information in hit-and-run; FPRA names new board

  • East County
  • News
The center combines modern design with accents from Lakewood Ranch's history in agriculture.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2016
Information has a new home

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch opens Rangeland Parkway information center to support area builders.

  • East County
  • News
ISIS execution in Iraq.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 3, 2015
Our View: Never again?

If not we, then who will stop them?

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Commission will discuss the media production incentive rebate program, the Come As You Are homeless shelter and Sarasota County Area Transit tomorrow.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 25, 2014
County Commission convenes for August meeting

The Sarasota County Commission will gather tomorrow for the first part of a two-day meeting after the summer recess.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features news about a 'sexy' distinction for Sarasota, another beach plane crash and more Colony drama!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 15, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Roy Worth teaches a class at Sung Cho'  s.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2017
Martial arts instructor finds new career Worth it

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Volunteer reserve officer Kumiko Carter recently joined the Longboat Key Police Department. She thinks her role will entail anything from public relations to crime solving to community policing.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 12, 2020
Newest reserve police officer has decades of experience

Kumiko Carter headed to the police academy at age 18 and served more than 25 years with Manatee Sheriff's Office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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