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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
OUR VIEW: School tax: a failed proposition

In most years in Sarasota County, it's pretty much a given that county voters would support a 1-mill extra property tax for public schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2012
Police chief list down to 13

New Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin is expected to choose a new police chief this fall. Interim City Manager Terry Lewis handpicked the 13 finalists from 98 applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emily Schmieg and Michelle Sechser embrace before receiving their Lightweight Women's Double Sculls bronze medals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2017
A week to remember: World Rowing Championships make a splash

The success of the championships has the area looking for another bid.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jeannie Sparks submitted this shot of a wood duck she photographed in the Braden River near Jiggs Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 12

Jeannie Sparks submitted this shot of a wood duck she photographed in the Braden River near Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City commissioners discussed a police contract for five hours Monday night at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 18, 2011
Police pensions safe for now

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to table a concept to force police officers into a 401(k) plan Monday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flori Roberts
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 6, 2015
People with Purpose: Flori Roberts

With a background in cosmetics, Flori Roberts, entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist, talks about changing her direction of energy from business to giving back to a community she loves.

  • Black Tie
Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 11, 2012
Sept. 11: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2010
Ranch Rotarians pour hearts into annual Wine Fest

The Annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest will be Nov. 13. For the first time, guests will be able to purchase wine and beer to take home.

  • East County
  • News
Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane explains what different zones mean, and why it's important to know yours.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 21, 2017
Evacuation zones updated for 2017

Residents are encouraged to "know their zone" before a storm is approaching, and prepare.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christina “Pinky” Williams helps Amelia Desha skate.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Face Autism Skate Party

Face Autism Inc. held a skate party for families Saturday, July 11, at Stardust Skate Center. Families were able to rent skates and skate for two hours for free thanks to the Sarasota-based nonprofit founded by Colleen Buccieri. The Manasota roller-derby team, the Rolling Renegades, helped children skate. The team has skated with Face Autism families for more than a year. "They're great kids," says teammate Shylynn "Tess Tickles" Gamble.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A man drapes the flag of Israel over his back in a show of support.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Support for Israel Rally

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota and Manatee counties hosted an interfaith rally Friday, Nov. 23 at J.D. Hamel Park to show its support for Israel. Attendees waved Israeli flags and wore blue and white to show their support before walking the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 30, 2015
Easter Seals Southwest Florida goes Un-Forked

The special needs advocacy group held a farm to table dinner fundraiser on its campus and collaborated with USF culinary students, the Palmetto High School's Future Farmers of America and multiple restaurants.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
Rosedale promotes summer music series

It's no secret - Chuck Nehls loves opera music.

  • East County
  • News
D.T. Emer submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palmer Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Drape Effect

D.T. Emer submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Selling Bobby Jones is short-sighted; Seniors to blame for overspending

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The renovations will reduce the number of the screens at the theater from 20 to 11.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2017
Main Plaza owners announce 'luxury' makeover for Hollywood 20

Regal Cinemas agreed to a new lease on Main Street, with $3 million in improvements planned to transform Hollywood 20 into a high-end movie theater.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shane Catts, right, his wife Holly Rolls own Happy Paddler Kayak Tours and EcoVentures
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 13, 2018
Longboat business lost customers to red tide

Red tide cut the summer season short for Longboat Key businesses, managers say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 17, 2016
Bay Isles home sells for $1,645,000

The home has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,059 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Josh Siegel Crews complete site work Feb. 10 on nine acres at 59th Street and Honore Avenue, in Sarasota County.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 12, 2014
Vertical construction starts on Muirfield Village

Developers will build 60 town homes on nine acres.

  • East County
  • News
Cyclists will ride along Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 6, 2017
Hundreds of athletes set for Longboat triathlon

Cycling portion of the event will take place on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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