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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Town prepares to consolidate boards

General employees are voting on whether they would rather join the Florida Retirement System pension plan or have an alternative retirement account.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 12, 2012
'Dead' buses on County Commission agenda

Sarasota County commissioners will consider a contract to buy buses past their "useful life" from Palm Beach County. The deal is five buses for five bucks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Veterinarian technician Kelly Vassarro with Pandora Kiss and her cat.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 9, 2015
Cat Depot expands with full-service clinic

Cat Depot expands with full-service Rose Durham Cat Care Clinic

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson and Mayor Jim Brown at last year’s fashion show.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Fashion sense and the sense of taste come together

It's the second year to see Longboat Key 'celebrities' strut the catwalk in clothes by Tommy Bahama at the Taste of the Keys Fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although city staff approved the 18-story, 23-unit condominium project, a group of residents has challenged that decision.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 13, 2019
Condo appeal raises questions of bias

A contentious downtown development proposal has included accusations that some city officials aren’t impartial judges — a charge those officials strongly deny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Van Lindonk
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
John Maddox, Reid Parkes, Shannon Fortner, Michael Regina and Eduardo Correa form the five-part band Astralis.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Astralis sings to own beat

The five-member band looks to stand out and inspire in the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Non-profit launches diaper drive

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County Inc., a non-profit with a goal to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children, is collecting diapers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 5, 2012
My View: Clip those 'golden parachutes'

We need a complete re-start on the contracts given to top government employees. These ridiculous buyout packages for administrators at taxpayer expense must stop.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Florida Department of Transportation already has begun extensive planning for the renovations of the north Siesta Bridge, which will begin June 5. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: North Bridge Renovations

The potential for a confluence of three major projects on the north end of Siesta Key has residents and business owners trying to keep a positive outlook.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 28, 2017
Film review: 'Good Time'

Robert Pattinsons proves his chops in this electrifying story of misguided justice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Police shot and killed a man during an altercation on the 1000 block of 42nd Street Sunday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 7, 2014
UPDATE: Officers kill man wielding firearm

Two Sarasota Police officers shot 30-year-old Deacon Clark after he allegedly pointed a weapon at them Sunday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2009
Cheryl McKane joins Longview Realty Inc.

McKane began her real-estate career more than 20 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Ballet School will give a performance at noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34243.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 9, 2011
Sarasota Ballet School gives final summer performance

The performance includes classic and original works taught by company principals, Octavio Martin and Kate Honea, Sarasota Ballet faculty and others.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlie Kennedy
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 2: Charlie Kennedy

Alice Kaddatz challenges incumbent Charlie Kennedy.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Lee Whitehurst and Chief Byron Teates say the renovations to the station bring it to current standards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2016
East Manatee fired up about new home

East Manatee Fire Rescue District set to open new Station 2.

  • East County
  • News
Gabe Hernandez tosses a bag.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2017
Hole-y moly: bar patrons battle for prizes in cornhole

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2019
Sandy Rustin’s 'The Cottage' puts a new spin on Noël Coward’s comedy tropes

The latest Florida Studio Theatre production is hilarious, clever and ridiculous in the best way possible.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch’s Angelique Still rescued Tilla, her pet macaw, three years ago.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 28, 2017
Family forms bird bond

Lakewood Ranch family loves life with their rescue macaw.

  • East County
  • News
Marissa Dobbert is Sarasota County Middle School Teacher of the Year.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 14, 2019
Sarasota Schools celebrate Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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