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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
Main Street: Where the tiled sidewalk ends?

A $10,000 ceramic tile sidewalk project is in jeopardy of being removed if sidewalks are torn up for a new project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
IDA supervisors hope a new search will produce their perfect candidate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2011
Ranch IDA postpones director interviews

Ranch supervisors said they were not satisfied with the candidate pool presented by Colin Baenziger last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Our View

Watch out for Amendments 5, 6

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2011
Orlando company to build new apartments

P.A.C. Land Development will build Lost Creek Resort Apartments, a 272-unit complex across from Manatee Technical Institute.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2011
Building department fees and permit costs debated

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson presented concepts to the Town Commission for new fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 24, 2011
News Briefs

County plans Palmer Ranch road upgrades; City Commission approves hotel negotiations; Early voting to continue for another week

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
News Briefs

'Super moon' doesn't affect Longboat beaches; North Lido Park tidal tributary completed; Post office prepares for April 18 tax deadline

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
Braden River Soccer Club plans building expansion

The County Commission approved Feb. 7 a resolution authorizing the construction of single-story extension to the Braden River Soccer Club's building at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sarasota Open continues to grow; Longboat Key Club and Resort focuses on health; Chase Bank on St. Armands Circle now open; Longboat Key Club ranks among top tennis resorts

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
Van Wezel discussions stalled

Talks with the Van Wezel Foundation and the city are not a top priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
News Briefs

Commission to discuss community center; Town receives 10 board applications; Kyle promoted to deputy chief

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vern Buchanan addresses the crowd at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night party Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
ELECTION NIGHT: Local GOP sweeps

Congressman Vern Buchanan wins his fourth term; Longboat turnout 33%. Click on the story to watch a video of Buchanan's victory speech.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 28, 2013
Siesta Key Association draws crowd

County Administrator Randall Reid and Sheriff Tom Knight were among the attendees at its annual breakfast meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Step one: Draw your design.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 24, 2012
Area artist helps people become two-faced

Joannie Atkins has been doing special-effects makeup since 2003; she graduated from the Tom Savini School of Special Effects Makeup. She works with area photographers and production companies to produce some authentically scary-looking makeup.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • September 20, 2012
My View: Is she Grace? Is she Franklyn? DMV says neither

Is your name John, but all your friends call you Jack? Tough.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 24, 2012
Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

Arrested Redevelopment: fight sprawl, not healthy growth

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  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
S.T.E.M. grant falls short

Manatee County's $28.7 million grant request placed 22nd nationally.

  • East County
  • News
A fire following Superstorm Sandy destroyed Siesta resident Helene Hyland’s childhood home in New York. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
Resident faces storm aftermath

Superstorm Sandy dealt an emotional blow to island residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
News Briefs

Bollards out to bid; County Commission elects chairwoman; Patterson kicks off Condo Council season

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2012
Gayler's start date, public hearings scheduled

David Gayler will start as interim superintendent Oct. 15; public hearings about a permanent superintendent replacement are set.

  • East County
  • News
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