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Members of the city’s ad-hoc committee on the penny tax extension shared information with the public and solicited feedback at a Sept. 16 meeting at Arlington Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 22, 2021
Sarasota city, county leaders out to sell voters on optional sales tax

Officials are conducting public outreach as a precursor to a planned referendum on a 15-year extension of Sarasota’s infrastructure sales tax.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City officials discuss procedures for investigating City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini with Human Resources Director Stacie Mason, left.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2018
City moves to vet auditor and clerk

After a fired employee accused City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini of improper conduct, commissioners want to examine the work environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Sarasota readies for response plan

Sarasota County emergency officials want to allow BP and state and federal officials to handle any possible oil cleanup on its shore. If needed, the county is prepared to conduct its own cleanup.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Gough
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 5: Mark Gough

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2010
North LBK out of gas for nearly 24 hours

The incident occurred after a contractor nicked a gas line while installing water pipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Manatee County proposes pipeline solution

Manatee County officials announced Tuesday that they are in negotiations with Port Dolphin LLC to extract sand from a controversial pipeline route before the pipe is placed on the bottom of the Gulf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 28, 2010
Tennis Center receives official dedication

The construction of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center was the dream of several residents nearly two decades ago. And, recently, the dream of a new Tennis Center building has come true.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ben Jordan, center, reviews the conceptual plans with other attendees. Photos by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2012
County plans improvements for Fort Hamer Park

Manatee County officials seek public input on the plans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 8, 2018
Joe Gruters announces bid for state senate

Gruters' announcement was accompanied with a list of 50 local elected officials who support his candidacy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Now open: Fort Hamer Bridge

After more than a century of discussions, Manatee County opens newest bridge across the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • News
Isaac Brownman, former Sarasota County official, was appointed as Longboat Key's Public Works Director August 7, 2017.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 20, 2017
Longboat officially appoints Brownman as public works director

Isaac Brownman shared the position with long-time director Juan Florensa for several months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jen Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody are sworn in as city commissioners Friday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2017
New city commissioners officially take office

After the swearing-in of Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch, the City Commission selected Shelli Freeland Eddie as the new mayor of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elizabeth Gomez-Mayo, Mike Cosentino, Al Watson, Joyce Thompson and Linda Valley prepare for today’s Sarasota County Commission
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2016
Siesta Key organizer sues Sarasota County

Reopen Beach Road founder Mike Cosentino this week made his lawsuit against county commissioners official.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 23, 2016
Ministerial Association hosts annual Thanksgiving luncheon

Sarasota Ministerial Association hosted local officials and people experiencing homelessness for its 16th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Diana Greene and other district officials and educators plan to conduct a community-wide survey, which they hope to distribute by September.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 9, 2015
Manatee County School District hopes for community feedback

The Manatee County School District plans to discuss next steps for a community-wide survey on the Manatee County School Board and district performance

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club President Michael Garey shares memories of the Café on St. Armands.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 3, 2025
Longboat Kiwanis welcomes new members amid busy season

Kiwanis Club members held their first monthly meeting of 2025, making plans for pancake socials and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River quarterback Steven Ross connected with his brother, wideout Justin Ross, for the Pirates’ first score in the Kickoff Classic Aug. 26 against Booker. Photos by Jen and Brian Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2011
Braden River Pirates set sail

The Braden River Pirates held the Booker Tornadoes to one touchdown to secure a 17-6 victory in their Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donna Schlorf died at 86 years old on Feb. 26.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 3, 2020
Donna Schlorf was a matriarch of Longboat Key Tennis

Longtime resident was instrumental in securing the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. She died at age 86 on Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jack Short. The new pavilion and walkway at Siesta Key Beach will be open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 20 after two years of construction.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 18, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barry Gradert, right, spends weekends at the Tara home of his stepmother, Polly Gradert, whom he has known since 1979. Barry Gradert has lived at Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities’ Friendship House for the last 26 years.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
Special-needs prom brings smiles and dancing

Barry Gradert isn't one to shy away from the dance floor, nor is he afraid to ask a girl to dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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