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Police Chief Al Hogle was appointed acting town manager, a role that will likely last no more than a few weeks.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2011
Commission accepts St. Denis resignation

Police Chief Al Hogle will serve as acting town manager as the commission works to find an interim leader.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2009
Napier's sanctuary searching for more land

Owners Alan and Sheree Napier currently care for more than 30 horses, but they are unable to take more because they are out of room.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 10, 2015
Circle Traffic: Worse than ever?

As congestion continues to frustrate drivers, Circle stakeholders seek solutions this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carly Mitchell

Haile Middle School student Carly Mitchell broke her ankle in May playing soccer. But just two weeks after rejoining practices, Mitchell, 13, and her teammates made it to the quarterfinals in the Challenge Sports 3v3 Nationals July 30 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Long explains to the crowd how the liquidation sale and buying process work.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2010
Colony Closeout

The first day of The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's liquidation sale drew shoppers seeking memories - and great bargains.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
mandeville
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 16, 2015
Mandeville Beer Garden takes root in Rosemary District

Mandeville Beer Garden takes root in Rosemary District

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2014
Battle over beachside lot continues

The owners of a Siesta Key property appealed to a Florida statute after Sarasota County commissioners denied them the right to build on 162 Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 5, 2012
Why I voted for Barack Obama

Why I voted for Barack Obama

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jim Holbrook uses his app BeachWalk1.0. during a walk on a Longboat Key beach.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 13, 2012
Neighbors: Jim Holbrook

Jim Holbrook developed a smart-phone app that records when, where and what he sees on daily walks near his home on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sydney Ashley and her family adopted their dog, Ky-Man, from the Sarasota County Humane Society. Photo by Jen Blanco.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2011
Sixth-grader gives cash to Lakewood Ranch rescue

Sydney Ashley bought toys for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch using $130 she received for her 12th birthday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Longboat Key Historical Society goes digital with its archives; Longboat Key chef Jose Martinez featured in Sante magazine

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two residents will be selected to replace Paul Caragiulo and Shannon Snyder, both of whom tendered their resignation to run for county office.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 12, 2014
City Commission candidates finalized

Fourteen candidates have filed applications seeking to fill one of two voids set to open on the City Commission later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will start at 9 a.m., April 5 at the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2011
Commissioners to consider East County proposals

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday will hear proposals regarding several East County developments.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2017
Urbanite Theatre announces fourth season

In its fourth season, Urbanite Theatre explores a variety of theatrical styles — and unlikely human connections.

  • Arts + Culture
Thursday's special meeting will also include a broader discussion of the city-county relationship in advance of a November joint meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2015
City to discuss life after CRA at special meeting

On Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss the county’s sudden decision to end the downtown Community Redevelopment Area — and how to adjust for the loss of what officials viewed as a crucial funding mechanism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Main Street updates press on; businesses remain open

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota resident Jason Collins started coaching when he was 15 years old after spending six years as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 3, 2010
Paving project date set

Recent rainfall and scheduling conflicts have postponed the beginning of a Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
devyn
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 4, 2014
TWIS Asks: Jennifer Matteo, of The Devyn

TWIS Asks: Jennifer Matteo, of The Devyn

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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