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Shannon Staub made an emotional farewell speech to her constituents and fellow commissioners today.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2010
Staub announces retirement

In a tearful statement, County Commissioner Shannon Staub announces she's leaving her post at the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 31, 2010
Pineapple Square building nears completion

Construction on the development's nearest retail location, at Main Street and Lemon Avenue, should be finished in two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 1, 2010
Commission 'made a mistake' on U.S. 41 plan

Commissioner Terry Turner believes city commissioner erred in combining $134 million worth of transportation projects, saying state and federal funding requests will never be approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
News Briefs 07.01.10

The Fish Hole, the East County's first miniature golf course opened June 24 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
News Briefs 05.13.10

The trial of former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter, out on bond on a DUI manslaughter charge, was slated to begin this week with jury selection starting May 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 5, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Mother's Day

The Observer asked how people are honoring their mothers and what makes their mom special.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Santangini
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Daiquiri Deck celebrates first birthday; Sterling Anvil on Anna Maria to close; (Chef) hats off to Joe Santangini

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, right, said Thursday he's committed to improving the quality of life for residents in North Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2012
Second joint operation to reduce crime deemed successful

Five of the subjects arrested in a North Sarasota January operation were arrested again for similar drug-related crimes during the second operation last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight says the Sheriff's Office is concentrating on efforts that affect residents and business owners the most. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office: Crime down in 2012 so far

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports major crimes are down for the first six months of 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Jeanne Robbins Twaskas

Jeanne Robbins Twaskas, of Longboat Key and formerly of Rahway, N.J., died July 4. She was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The $1.13 million project for which the county has already secured required permitting for is facing delays after three Casey Key residents indicated they would block the contractor on the project from reaching the work site.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2012
Beach project update coming

Sarasota County Public Works Director Jim Harriott will talk about the $21.4 million Siesta Key beach improvements planned for 2017 at the last Sarasota County Commission budget workshop before the 2013 fiscal year budget is adopted.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta voted against rejecting the settlement offer from Siesta Key business owner Chris Brown from an October lawsuit.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 21, 2012
Suit could shape new parking ordinance

Sarasota County Commissioners this morning voted 3 to 2 to reject a $277,219.27 settlement offer for a lawsuit filed by Village property owner Chris Brown.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • August 23, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 24, 2012
Aug. 24: 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
Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to bring a storm surge at least one foot greater than that of Tropical Storm Debby, which caused closures on parts of Canal Road in June.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 25, 2012
Sarasota County schools closed Monday

Sarasota County today announced school closures in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to generate a major storm surge for coastal areas.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2012
Broker updates IDA on maintenance facility loan

Broker-dealer MBS Capital Markets will negotiate a 12-year-loan on behalf of Lakewood Ranch for its future maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Gagnon, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning and a former administrator at Lakewood Ranch High School, will serve as interim superintendent of Manatee County public schools.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2012
Manatee County School Board names interim superintendent

Manatee County Public Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal resigned Monday. School board members named Bob Gagnon as interim superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Shannon Snyder told his fellow commissioners today he changed his mind and voted to kill the parking meter program.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2012
Parking meters being yanked out

The Sarasota City Commission voted by a 3-2 vote just before 5 p.m. today to yank out all parking meters, effective today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Village maintenance was one of the hot topics at the monthly SKA meeting. The parking lines have nearly vanished from this municipal parking lot behind Siesta Market.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2012
Busy month for SKA

Tourism may be slowing down on Siesta Key, but the Siesta Key Association is running at full speed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Loren Mayo for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 23, 2012
April 23: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
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