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Bob Delaney, a Lakewood Ranch resident, is a former New Jersey state trooper and National Basketball Assocation referee.
  • By Bob Delaney |
  • April 18, 2012
My View: PTSD: Not all wounds bleed

Post-traumatic stress disorder has become a daily discussion in our society, because of the ravages and ripple effects of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Alex Gutierrez, a Siesta Key property owner and 23-year resident, applied for a certificate of occupancy with Sarasota County Planning and Development Services July 20, for an Internet café.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Ocean Club meets code'

A Siesta Key business veteran plans to roll the dice on a business some critics label as 'legalized gambling.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 20, 2012
Sarasota County discusses Comp Plan

County staff will meet with two developers to work out problems in the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Staff will also update construction fee data.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Search consultant Colin Baenziger, of Colin Baenziger & Associates, told the Sarasota Observer Tuesday he was surprised by the commission's decision.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2012
Year in review: July 2012, 'Search for new city leader continues'

Search consultant Colin Baenziger suggests the city manager salary maximum be raised from $180,000 to $215,000 for the position to attract a wider range of candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
B.B. Gault, left, and Shadow Gault, right, with their owner, Shannon Gault, pose for a picture before wolfing down their dog cakes.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Key business gets the party started for dogs

Shannon Gault's new Pupcake Pooch Parties online business allows humans and canines to celebrate any occasion together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David "Watchdog" Miner, a former staple at school board meetings, finally accepted his seat on the dais and said he will continue to push for openness and accountability.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
Dave Miner maintains 'watchdog' status from dais

The new Manatee County School Board member and longtime district critic admits his role will change.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 25, 2013
"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Dienna family (Maria, Denise, Michael, Ava, Nicki and Matt) advocate for school to start with complete e-learning.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 22, 2020
Virtual woes confound School District of Manatee County

Students' needs must be assessed before being able to move completely online.

  • East County
  • News
Suzanne Atwell, former co-chairwoman of the Change the Date campaign, thinks increased turnout in August's city election is a sign of improved public engagement with local government.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
New date, more votes in city elections

After seeing significantly increased turnout in the City Commission primary, candidates remain uncertain how a shift away from off-cycle elections will affect the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Architect Bob Shemwell presents a preliminary sketch showing Selby Gardens' plans for a new 45-foot-tall parking garage near the intersection of Orange Avenue and Mound Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2020
Selby Gardens outlines master plan revisions

Although Marie Selby Botanical Gardens intends to reduce the size of a proposed parking garage, residents continue to question plans to renovate the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marcelo Lehninger is the first guest conductor of the season. Photo courtesy Sarasota Orchestra.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • September 30, 2019
Orchestra excels in opening concert

Lehninger makes impressive debut with 'Beethoven's Fifth' at the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jennifer Sheehan. Courtesy photo.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 8, 2019
Sheehan commands in opening cabaret

Despite the extra room in the audience, the '60s-themed cabaret amazed as the opener of The Artist Series Concerts' 24th season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • August 23, 2012
The Carmel Café and Wine Bar: a new, exciting and delicious way to dine

The Carmel Café and Wine Bar: a new, exciting and delicious way to dine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The housing proposal would have applied to properties like Midtown Plaza, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2019
City rejects mixed-use proposal for commercial properties

Although commissioners declined to adopt a proposed zoning text amendment, the board directed staff to develop a new concept with a greater emphasis on affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dennis Yoder, owner and founder of Siesta Key Creamery, started in the ice cream business in 1982.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 7, 2019
What's the scoop: Siesta Key gets new creamery

Veteran ice cream shop owner opens store in Siesta Key South Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect actors Alexandra Gellner and Parish Bradley perform "Letters from Anne and Martin." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
'Letters' delivered to area students

Lakewood Ranch residents help bring important performance to the Sarasota area.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High School RN Ginger Godley and HRA Mary Belvin
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 31, 2019
School board agrees to pursue plan for more nurses

Over the next several years, Sarasota County Schools will phase in more on-site LPNs and RNs to care for students’ medical needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of constructing a pedestrian crosswalk across connecting First Street to Ritz-Carlton Boulevard in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2018
Residents, officials monitor bayfront traffic

Longboat Key residents are hopeful changes along U.S. 41 will reduce seasonal congestion, but a new crosswalk may complicate matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kung Fu Tea and ChiChop franchise owner Michael Dong says he focuses on customer service and quality to ensure guests have a good experience. Bubble teas will become more popular as people try them.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2019
New business bubbles up in Sarasota

Asian franchises pair for one-stop concept.

  • East County
  • News
As Vandyk plots a condo project on one of the last vacant tracts in the neighborhood, Golden Gate Point residents are concerned about parking.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2019
Golden Gate Point projects trigger parking concerns

Residents are advocating for the inclusion of more parking spaces in new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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