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  • By Jack Short |
  • October 20, 2015
School board votes to reinstate impact fees

In a 3-2 vote, the board approved impact fees on new homes that have been under moratorium for five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 22, 2014
Sarasota County School Board discuss school safety, free breakfast

Superintendent Lori White presented a report on a new school resource deputy for Riverview High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
David Conway The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
SCAT station could get new home

A resident proposes moving the downtown SCAT transfer station to open the site to development, but staff report potential issues with the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has ample spots to sit and enjoy still surroundings, including its koi pond and fountain.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2016
Just Say, ‘Om’

Meditation is full of benefits for the body, mind and soul. And, it’s free.

  • Health
Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas spent nearly four years playing kickball for "Ball Me Maybe" in Knoxville, Tenn. The couple recently founded MVP Sports and Social, which will open its first kickball season Oct. 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2015
Fun and games

Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Jessi McComas will start their first MVP Sports and Social kickball season Oct. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2009
Club presents counter conditions

The Longboat Key Club and Resort rejects four of the 40 condition that town staff presented to the Planning and Zoning Board Friday, Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo Cheryl Loeffler participated in last year's fashion show.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2014
Taste of the Keys offers new flavors in 2014

The Longboat Key Garden Club event brings fashion, food and fun to the Key for the fourth year in a row.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2009
Longboat's property values decline

The anticipated 10.1% decline this year marks only the second time since 1988 that taxable values have dropped year-to-year on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2010
Younger named to Town Commission

Phil Younger will fill the vacant Longboat Key Town Commission seat after a unanimous vote Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association asked It's Time Sarasota to stop using the group's name in a campaign for a new city charter.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 3, 2014
Neighborhood association lobs complaint at political group

Some residents say It's Time Sarasota, the group behind the push for a new city charter, is improperly using the names of neighborhood associations in its campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo Tom Barwin
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2014
Citizens eyed for input in Barwin's review

In advance of City Manager Tom Barwin's first evaluation, the City Commission is debating whether to formally include input from prominent citizens in the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dancers from the Sarasota Ballet School kept the crowd on its toes.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Young artists shine at downtown festival

Hundreds of student performers flocked Saturday to Five Points Park for the Arts and Cultural Alliance's YouthArts Fest.

  • Arts + Culture
Business owners — particularly restaurants — are taken aback at the fees associated with a forthcoming parking garage project on St. Armands.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 26, 2017
Garage costs surprise St. Armands businesses

The city is working on plans for a 521-space parking garage on St. Armands Circle — and businesses in the area are taking issue with their portion of the bill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 25, 2014
SCAT seeks awareness on Try Transit Day

As the transportation organization continues to reorganize its service, it hopes to establish a more steady ridership base throughout the year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2009
Selby Gardens shimmers at Lights in Bloom

One of Sarasota's brightest holiday traditions is lighting up the night on select dates through Dec. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on his foray into writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on his foray into writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Arancini is risotto cooked in a special Sicilian fashion.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Ortygia

Chef Gaetano of Ortygia shares a recipe that is a Christmas tradition of his family - Arancini, which means "little oranges."

  • Arts + Culture
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