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The district's millage rate will decrease by 3.8%, but residents may still pay more in taxes. because of an increase in the median property value.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 28, 2021
Sarasota School Board adopts tentative budget, millage rate

The district's millage rate will decrease by 3.8%, but residents may still pay more in taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Manatee County announces new review process

The new review process will focus on customer service, efficiency, predictability and consistency.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. El Shahawy holding a large heart model.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 21, 2019
Understanding heart rate and health

If heart rate readings seem like a jumble of numbers, cardiologist El Shahawy is here to help dispel your confusion and arm you with knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for better signage for crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive they feel are unsafe.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Man struck in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning, prompting town officials to take action to make the crosswalks safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 10, 2016
Remove the crosswalks

They’re a safety hazard. Longboat Key was safer without them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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“I thought they were stunning with the lace-and-button detail and the signature Louboutin bottom.”
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LAUREN MCCOMB

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LAUREN MCCOMB

  • Black Tie
Brigid Saah and Jessica Hays with their daughters, TK and TK at the shower on March 26 at the home of Beth Karins. Photo courtesy of Jessica Hays
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.30.17

From baby showers to tooth fairy sightings, here's what you missed last week on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
Enjoy this week&#39;s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.26.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Unit 1701 of the Tower Residences was built in 2003. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 5,251 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 13, 2022
Tower Residences property sells for $5.5 million

Tower Residences property was the top sale at $5.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Amy Anthofer and Nurse of the Year Charlene Chirillo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 11, 2018
The Resort at Longboat Key Club thanks nurses

To finish off National Nurses Week, the Resort honored area nurses with lunch on May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The entrance to En Provence.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 19, 2020
Report: Equipment on Gulf of Mexico Drive blocked view in crash that killed Baranciks

Employees and residents had complained about visibility issues, report says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy and Jack Rozance plant two trees in New Zealand.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Planting protection

Jack and Nancy Rozance took time out of their vacation to help an endangered species.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch&#39;s James and Chelsea Toldi finish the Florida Turkey Trot with their 5-month-old baby, Parker.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 26, 2020
Trot before the turkey in Sarasota

Florida Turkey Trot runners build an appetite for Thanksgiving with a morning run.

  • East County
  • News
Phil Chiocchio and David Vozzolo are beginning to monitor the water levels in the canal. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Siesta pilot program looks for grant funds

Now that the mini reef program has about 60 participants, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to monitor the water levels.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of State College of Florida, Venice
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 7, 2016
Future pilots spread their wings at State College of Florida

The Lakewood Ranch campus will offer ground school for private pilot training.

  • East County
  • News
Trinity Pitts, Aliciana Harvey-Lopez and Raven Peterson will perform as The Supremes .
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 11, 2019
WBTT campers prepare for performance

Around 30 Stage of Discovery campers tried on their costumes for their upcoming July 14 performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Close call in New Pass

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 26, 2013
ODA sinks St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team defeated St. Stephen's 53-8 Nov. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 8, 2018
Longboat Key to host coyote workshop

Due to recent coyote sightings, the Town and FWC will host a public workshop about the animals on Aug. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The opening reception March 15 featured live music and appetizers. Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Scene & Heard

'Column' as you see them; Aubrey Plaza is no laughing matter; What's red, green and white all over?; Patron Saints

  • Arts + Culture
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