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Six candidates are running for two at-large seats. The election is March 12, and early voting runs until Saturday, March 9.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 6, 2013
Sarasota early voters cast ballots

After four days, 319 vote in Sarasota City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2009
Town Commission holds regular meeting

An overview of the June 1, Longboat Key Town Commission regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Diane Sundman

Diane Sundman, of Longboat Key and Mashpee, Mass., died March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents Barbara Campo and Jude Levy are working to unite residents concerned about the disappearance of trees from Sarasota's streets, neighborhoods and parks — including Links Plaza, where black olive trees were removed earlier this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Save Our Sarasota regroups to focus on tree preservation

A decade after beginning a push for a downtown green space policy, Save Our Sarasota is re-forming to address new citywide concerns about trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 2, 2010
Proposed budget calls for 13.6% millage increase

There will be no deficit if the commission agrees to increase the millage rate from 1.5 mills to 1.7042 mills. The town manager cites pension costs, new hires for rising costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 8, 2010
Sarasota's chili cookoff competition heats up

The Sarasota Chili Cookoff will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.1.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bernie Farber turned 102 last week. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
Your Town

Bernie Farber celebrates 102nd birthday; MTC hosts SkillsUSA; and Leap Year baby celebrates first birthday

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Sarasota County braces for looming shortfalls

General fund projections for Sarasota County show a budget shortfall hitting as early as 2015, then climbing.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jackie Evancho
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Scene & Heard

Evancho tapes solo concert at Ringling Museum; Frary closes Rosemary District gallery; and Oh baby, the places you've been!

  • Arts + Culture
Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin has permission to operate a ferry to Bradenton Beach — as soon as he finds a docking space.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Outside seating on Lakewood Main Street does make the sidewalks harder to navigate.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2018
SMR's main task: Building Waterside

Side or Ranch: Jay Heater.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"The Music Man" runs through Dec. 29. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 28, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'The Music Man' doubles as child's play for young actors

The exuberant child actors of 'The Music Man' make this show a true family affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Election results bring change to City Commission

The city of Sarasota is seeing a changing of the guard this week, setting the stage for a shake-up on what had become a harmonious board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High's Junior Advisory Board orchestrated the matchmaker questionnaire fundraiser.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 10, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High offers a quiz to love

In time for Valentine's Day, students try to ace a matchmaking test.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Bechtold, Timothy Hennigan, Linda Lederberg and Ann Ramond died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The budget includes no tax increase.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2011
Manatee approves $462.4 million budget

Manatee County commissioners adopted a $462.4 million budget Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 2, 2013
Season opens for Gulf Red Snapper

Fisherman can now try their hand at catching red snapper in state and federal waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 12, 2012
Burying GMD power lines proves costly

It's unlikely the Longboat Key Town Commission will ask residents to foot a bill to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive power lines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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