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A majority of regular Sarasota County Area Transit riders are happy with service, according to a recent survey.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 16, 2013
Survey shows opposition to SCAT privatization

About 57% of the respondents to a recent survey oppose plans to merge Sarasota and Manatee counties' transit systems under a private operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 19, 2018
Longboat Key repairing water-main break

A private contractor ruptured a pipe on Longboat Key under Bayou Sound at the intersection of Harbourside Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brenda Secky paints mainly landscapes and seascapes, a preference she shares with her great-great-grandfather. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
A long lost treasure proves art is a family affair for painter Brenda Secky

An artist's long road to connecting with her great-great-grandfather inspires her craft.

  • Arts + Culture
Jen Ahearn-Koch is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Jen Ahearn-Koch

The top vote-getter in March wants to be known as more than just a neighborhood activist. Will her views on growth define her candidacy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • November 20, 2013
My View: ULI forgets whose town it is

Bradford Saivetz translates the presentation by the representatives of the Urban Land Institute as a preliminary result of their introduction to Longboat Key and its residents, business owners and the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This Country Club East home at 16112 Kendleshire Terrace sold for $2,215,000. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,108 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2022
Country Club East home tops sales at $2.22 million

A Country Club East home on Kendleshire Terrace tops the week's sales at $2.22 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Palm-Aire residents packed the Manatee County commission chambers last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
Officer needs more time for cell tower decision

County hearing officer Hamilton 'Chip' Rice heard testimony regarding the proposed cell phone tower in Palm-Aire and has continued the public hearing to Jan. 12, 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Guardian William Radle at Braden River Elementary on his first day. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Guardians on patrol in Manatee County

Twenty Guardians take assignments at district elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Construction on the mid-Key Triton Bend subdivision began last year. The neighborhood will offer 13 new single-family homes.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
Building permits reach '07 levels

Both remodels and new construction projects are driving permit numbers to pre-recession highs of seven years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2017
Letters to the Editor Longboat Key 02.16.17

Longboaters take stand on Colony redevelopment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Eric Carrier suffered traumatic brain injury during a dirt bike crash last October.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
Recovery benefit planned for crash victim

The Eric Carrier TBI Benefit 2011 will take place this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Randall Reid
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Randall Reid meets with residents

During a neighborhood association meeting Monday, Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid heard complaints that the county needs to engage the public better in major undertakings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2014
Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch's Emily Ruple hits the ball back to St. Augustine.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Mustangs fall short in semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 3-2 loss to St. Augustine Nov. 13, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
McNeal Elementary School second-grader Josiah Minton practices his spelling words with Lakewood Ranch High junior shooting guard Anthony Suarez. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Teach One, Reach One

The East Manatee Bulldogs started a tutoring program last fall to help players with their academic studies.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 1, 2017
Dishing Out Care: Foodlosophy offers a fresh take on fundraisers

Second annual Foodlosophy serves up Sarasota's best cuisine — with a side of philanthropy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 10, 2016
Porsches drive crowd to St. Armands

The 12th annual Porsches in the Park was hosted by Suncoast Motorsports.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre announces several new play commissions for Suffragist Project

The announcement took place during the FST President’s Dinner on May 5 in the Goldstein Cabaret.

  • Arts + Culture
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