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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
Our View

Puppy mills: Caveat emptor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County Financial Management Director Jim Seuffert reviews budget documents with co-budget division managers Angie Bibler and Jan Brewer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Manatee County budget breakdown

The Manatee County Commissioners will meet to set the tentative millage rate July 26. County staff members now are adjusting the proposed budget to reflect new tax roll figures released July 1.

  • East County
  • News
The chamber’s east wall displays John and Charles Ringling, cultural advocates Bertha Palmer and A.B. Edwards, influential builder Owen Burns, and Newtown founder Lewis Colson.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 2, 2021
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years of history with murals

Figures from Sarasota's past are on display on the walls of the commerce building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although the City Commission planned to move Unconditional Surrender into storage during construction of a nearby roundabout, the city's Public Art Committee is recommending a permanent relocation off the bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
Art committee recommends moving Unconditional Surrender

As city leaders consider the long-term future of the bayfront artwork, there’s a push to move the sculpture to the Sahib Shriners property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Pike in his apartment studio with one of his newest paintings, one of Plymouth Harbor resident Francie Jones.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 30, 2011
Neighbors: Storied Career

Jim Griffith, sporting a yellow rain slicker, wears a look of concern. As he steers his ship through a monstrous storm, the sailor stares into the horizon through the driving rain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
About 120 Braden River Elementary School second-graders, teachers and chaperones gather before the start of their field trip at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 18, 2017
Turtles take all

Braden River Elementary raises $1,000 for the sea turtle project at Mote Marine.

  • East County
  • News
Tom and Norma McCarthy
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2020
Longboat Key couple's mini Mercedes is a neighborhood staple

The small set of wheels turns heads.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Max Goldner's owners think he deserves his day at the beach on Longboat Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Dog owners seek line in the sand

Key canine owners plan to ask commissioners to allow their pets test access to the island's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 1, 2013
Sheriff's Office cites 11 stores for underage sales

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducted an undercover operation from March 11 through March 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 9, 2019
Children get in the spring spirit with May Day Baskets

Kids had the chance to create a nature-inspired basket at The Children's Garden and Art Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Players Centre for Performing Arts CEO Michelle Bianchi and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Community Relations Monaca Onstad are eager to introduce The Players to Lakewood Ranch through a children-focused programming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Players Theatre writes new chapter in Lakewood Ranch

'Storytelling Theatre' introduces The Players' children's programming to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Orange Avenue is used as a cut-through during the afternoon and morning commute hours.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
Hudson Bayou battles speeders

Residents request additional speed tables on Orange Avenue to slow motorists, many who use the street as a cut-through.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lou Newman photo///Black skimmers spread out over Lido Beach.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
Shorebird season lasts long on Lido

The area's nesting shorebirds flocked to Lido Beach this year, where their season has been successful.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Reindeer, a snowman and a present highlight the entrance way to Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat Key neighborhoods light up for the holidays

Local landscaper says holiday decorations won't permanently damage grass, flowers and other greenery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2013
News Briefs

Former Tampa leader suggests strong mayor; Work set to start under Siesta Key north bridge; County conducts Key noise experiment; Sarasota adds 100 parking spaces in Rosemary District

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Hanlon, Zack Mozina, Tim Boyll and Austin Rushnell play for Tampa Bay Hurling Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch residents take up the Irish sport of hurling

The game is known as "the fastest sport on grass."

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 2010 Sarasota Folk Festival

The seventh annual Sarasota Folk Festival strums into town this weekend at Oscar Scherer State Park.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan laughs with trustee Pauline Becker after Mahadevan realized that everyone had kept the surprise anniversary party for him a big secret.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Moneuse graduated from Manatee High School last year. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Calling all 2019 grads!

Are you a soon-to-be-graduate? We want to hear from you.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board - District 1: Arlene Sweeting

Sweeting will face Tony Sawyer in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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