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  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2014
City Commission considers budget cap amendment

At a meeting today, Sarasota city commissioners debated a potential charter amendment that could place a 3% limit on annual general fund increases.

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Tidewell Hospice Music Therapist Michael Russo plays outside a patient’s window at Brookdale of Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
New challenges for end-of-life care in Sarasota, Manatee

Tidewell Hospice adapts with less hands-on support allowed during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
An FHP report states the driver of the tractor trailer, 40-year-old Kevin Dennison, lost control of the vehicle and struck the inside concrete bridge retaining wall. The vehicle traveled over the wall and fell into the river.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2013
Semitruck overturns into river in East County

The accident occurred just before 5 a.m. this morning.

  • East County
  • News
The 17.1% increase in premiums for Town Hall employees equates to $127 per month per employee and about $1,500 per year.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 17, 2013
IDA to subsidize employees for health costs' increase

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted today to provide money to Town Hall employees to pay for a 17.1% increase in their health insurance premiums for 2014.

  • East County
  • News
Rob and Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 9, 2019
Supporters wine and dine in the gardens

The Garden to Plate Wine Dinner was hosted March 8 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 21, 2012
June 21: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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John Pan captured the Sarasota skyline’s reflection in the water.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 28

John Pan captured the Sarasota skyline’s reflection in the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Spider-Man made appearances all over the county, but his stop at the Sarasota Farmers Market brought him to police attention.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2018
2018 Digital Year in Review

Top stories, Yourobserver.com, 2018, most popular, most read stories of the year, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
News Briefs

Couple seeks restaurant approval this fall; Firefighters plan training at closed Hilton facilities; Mote scientists study red tide bloom offshore

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: Karen Rushing

Rushing, the longtime Sarasota County Clerk, will face challenger Todd Barton in the general election.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 23, 2018
County, Longboat commissioners to meet Wednesday

Annual discussions focus on areas of mutual interest.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2017
Raise the millage?

Sarasota County officials floated the idea last week of raising property taxes. They also agreed to pump $22 million into a stadium for the Atlanta Braves. Talk about a disconnection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Cortez Bridge connects mainland Manatee County to Bradenton Beach. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2014
Repair project on Cortez Bridge begins next week

The $4 million project is expected to extend the bridge's life by 10 years.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 28, 2009
Signs point to recovery for injured toddler

Susan Pressly, the grandmother of injured 20-month-old Libby Claire McGarity, removed a sign from her yard after the child was airlifted to a Charlotte, N.C., hospital July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joseph Grosso, Katherine Kaspar, Carlotta Murri and Melina Cuffaro are all part of Lakewood's drama department.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 28, 2011
GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Renaissance

Lakewood Ranch High School students enjoyed an afternoon of art and entertainment as part of the school's Renaissance program March 25. The school's jazz band, theater students and Silver Stars dance team performed.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2017
Noise violation, shoplifting top this week's cops corner

Read about crime in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
New spa to open in Whitney Beach Plaza

Longboat Body Retreat is set to open Tuesday, July 21 and will offer services such as facials, massages and body treatments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Cortez bridge repair work scheduled for April; End of turtle nesting season marks the return of lights; Longboat Library resumes full-day schedule Nov. 1; Police department promotes three employees

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sisters Alexis and Mackenzie Madrid and Kendall and Kennedy McNab are in the middle of their first and only season together at Braden River. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2014
Sister act

Braden River seniors Kendall McNab and Mackenzie Madrid are enjoying their first season on the field with their freshman sisters.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota artist Jack Dowd stands next to his sculpture "Camo Sumo" that is being offered for $15,000 during the Sarasota Visual Artists'    "Open Studio Series" on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch exhibit hints at state of the arts

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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