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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 11, 2011
Developers to submit new cell tower documents

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile will submit new materials next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 2, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Eddie Rodriguez

Eddie Rodriguez is the new head golf pro at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The 40-year-old is originally from West Palm Beach but moved in 1993 to Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents say after the feedings in Selby Five Points Park, many homeless loiter there and commit crimes.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 13, 2011
City won't restrict homeless feedings - for now

Sarasota city commissioners want to collect evidence that restrictions on feedings in Selby Five Points Park are even necessary, before it enacts any new restrictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
bulldozers clear the road and the new sea wall of debris washed up by Tropical Storm Keith in November 1988.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 1, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A look at what was going on on Longboat during the first week of December in 1985, 1988 and 1990.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
News Briefs

Duncan proposes Code Enforcement workshop; B.J. Webb elected to USTA foundation board; Legislature to hold redistricting hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A procedure to repair a wastewater pipe worked last night. The hole near Gulf of Mexico Drive is being filled in today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
UPDATE: Pipe procedure deemed successful

A leaky wastewater pipe was repaired last night and the pipe won't need to be replaced underneath Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Butterfly Effect features eco-friendly skincare, custom-blended mineral makeup and fashion accessories.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 2, 2011
UPDATE: Butterfly Effect launches new online store

Shayna Teicher, owner of the Butterfly Effect, today announced the opening of her online store and 15% off each first purchase for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Phillip Younger has proposed a new sidewalk along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2011
Younger proposes north-end sidewalk

In an e-mail to Public Works Director Juan Florensa, Younger attached a drawing of a Gulf of Mexico Drive north end sidewalk extension north of Broadway on the east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2012
Commission reviews parking hours today

Sarasota city commissioners will discuss parking enforcement hours moving forward and hear from hotel developers at its regular meeting today at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Town Commission will also hear an update about a new community center for the island at Town Hall today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2012
Commission reviews telecommunications options today

The Town Commission will discuss a telecommunications study that will likely lead to more discussions about cellular towers.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
News Briefs

Teen drowns in Crystal Sands condo pool; Crosswalks functional but not complete; STAC seeks public input on tree policy

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County staff closed the municipal lot in Siesta Village for restriping earlier this year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 9, 2012
Meters among options for Village lot

Sarasota County staff presented County commissioners with four new ways to pay off $344,000 of debt left from building the parking lot in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Victim Advocate position was eliminated two years ago due to budget constraints.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 1, 2013
Police Department victim advocate position reinstated

The Sarasota Police Department has hired Jude Castro as the new victim advocate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Don't miss this weekend's best bets!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 8, 2013
Feb. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Traffic Light caused Longboat delays Thursday; Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations; 'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

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  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Cardinal Mooney cross-country runners earn regional berths

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace CasaGrande set a new personal record, finishing third in 19:39.44 to lead the Lady Cougars to a sixth-place finish at the Class 1A-District 10 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2, at Taylor Park in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2013
Obituary: Manuel 'Manny' Sturges

Manuel "Manny" Sturges, 90, died Jan. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, shares the recommendation to offer e-learning, a hybrid schedule for middle and high school students or have students return five days per week.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 9, 2020
School District of Manatee County adjusts reopening recommendation

Students will have the option to return to school full time, participate in a hybrid schedule for middle and high school or continue e-learning.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Lingle. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Back-to-school supplies needed in East County

Donate supplies at Woodland Community Church's food pantry until Aug. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County passed its $740 million budget on Monday night.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 22, 2020
Manatee County approves 2020-21 budget

The $740 million budget decreased 2.2% over last year's because of losses projected from the effects of COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
City officials believe the new crosswalk will improve walkability near the bayfront. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
U.S. 41 pedestrian crosswalk now open

The Florida Department of Transportation installed a signalized pedestrian crosswalk at U.S. 41 and First Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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