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Mayor George Spoll reads through the Town Commission's regular meeting agenda Monday, Oct. 4, at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2010
Commission ratifies new three-year police contract

The Town Commission also appointed four Longboat Key residents to various boards at its Monday meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 4, 2016
Sarasota County staff recommends impact fee hike

Next week, county commissioners will consider plans to phase in larger fees for new construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City staff works to install the sculpture Embracing Our Differences at the Main Street and Orange Avenue roundabout.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Roundabout art and south Siesta Daiquiri Deck

The owners of Daiquiri Deck announced a new location, and the city installed a new piece of public artwork downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Smith
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 12, 2013
New finance director excited to take on role in Florida

Finance Director Susan Smith is prepared to tackle the town's fiscal year budget after moving from Connecticut.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 17, 2021
Lucia Longo

Lucia Longo (age 84) recently of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Tuesday May 11, 2021 with her husband, Mark at her side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Pastor
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2015
Dispatcher switch support: Then there was one

Longboat Key Commissioner Irwin Pastor used his commission comments at the end of the Monday’s regular meeting to announce he’s now fully supportive of Town Manager Dave Bullock’s recommendation to transition the town’s current 911 dispatch service

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 12, 2009
St. Armands fire station to open in September

The 9,100-square-foot building, which will house four firefighters, will be the first green fire station in Sarasota. County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Neighbors get own roundabout

The Alta Vista neighborhood requested the city build a roundabout to cure a longtime speeding problem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 23, 2009
Merchants desire streetcars

Two downtown storeowners want the city and county to pursue a new federal transportation grant to build a streetcar that runs the length of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 5, 2010
Funds sought for downtown circulator

The city is seeking a dedicated downtown transportation line to make frequent stops at Sarasota's major employment, cultural and business centers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 3, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Elysian Fields

Elysian Fields will celebrate its 19th anniversary this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Agency approves more carp

SWFWMD changes regulation of carp in Lakewood-area ponds.

  • East County
  • News
The city hopes to start a single-stream recycling program next year, which will allow residents to place all their recyclables in one bin.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
City proposes internal recycling operation

A potential rate increase from a private operator led the city to determine it could manage recycling collection itself.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 6, 2020
Black Tie figures celebrate the holidays

The Sarasota Ballet had a successful gala and the Black Tie scene celebrated the holidays in this week's Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
SYC Leadership and SYC Cares Committee.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 6, 2020
Sarasota Yacht Club gives back to local nonprofits

The Sarasota Yacht Club philanthropic branch is SYC Cares.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Players' Cassandra Santiso sets the atmosphere with songs such as "Unforgettable."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch smitten with The Players

The Players Centre for Performing Arts sells out its first gala in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 12, 2017
Circle members preview Ringling’s new photography exhibit

Roughly 70 top donors gathered to be the first to view Aftermath: The Fallout of War — America and the Middle East on Oct.11 at The Ringling.

  • Black Tie
John Brocki, CDD supervisor, said he fishes in the pond behind his home in Waterlefe frequently, and has seen strangers come into his back yard.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 25, 2016
Trespassing a reel problem

Waterlefe CDD hopes to ward off non-resident fishermen with no trespassing signs.

  • East County
  • News
The crime scene on Central Avenue is still being investigated. (Sarasota Police photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2018
Two Sarasota officers hurt in overnight shooting

18-year-old will be charged with aggravated assault.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic headaches this past season has island mayors questioning how the mainland is planning for future housing growth in west Bradenton.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2015
Island mayors wary of mainland growth

Both Manatee County and city of Bradenton officials are being asked to attend a future Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting to discuss future growth in west Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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