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In the last three years, the district has cut $46 million from its operating budget and needs to cut at least an additional $11.16 million this year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Number Crunch

Superintendent Tim McGonegal is working on a budget that would include about $14 million in cuts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top retirement community

Lakewood Ranch will be one of 50 communities recognized as a great place to retire by Where to Retire magazine later this month.

  • East County
  • News
Jacques Panet-Raymond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOIT: Jacques Panet-Raymond

Jacques Panet-Raymond recently took over as the new owner of Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner 8.18.2016

This information is compiled from Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2009
Key Club courts cleared for information center

The Longboat Key Club and Resort prepared to begin demolition of 14 Islandside tennis courts Monday, June 1, to make room for an information center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview shooting guard AJ Caldwell scored a game-high 29 points versus Booker Jan. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2016
Sarasota Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview High boys basketball team passes initial eye test.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Key leaders share wish lists

Representatives of community leaders shared their recommendations with the Longboat Key Town Commission at its goals-and-objectives workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 10-story condominium is planned for the site that currently houses an abandoned gas station.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2013
Burns Square property has 'zen' future

The lot at Pineapple Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is the future site of a 10-story condominium building with some unique features.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2011
Mustangs win Homecoming game

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-33 in its Homecoming game Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul Suprenand
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
News Briefs

Town to create new utility manager position; Mote hires two Ph.D. scientists; Utility testing continues this week on Broadway

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.25.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 29, 2012
Test the waters Tuesday night with The Bilderberg Jazz Arkestra

Test the waters Tuesday night with The Bilderberg Jazz Arkestra

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Breakfast House owner Wendy Goldberg with waitress Amy Delaney. Photos by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2014
VIDEO: It takes a village

With two new stores preparing to open soon, businesses in the Historic Downtown Village are bullish about the development and continued success of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The old power poles in the center island of Golden Gate Point were cut in half after Florida Power and Light removed the wires and placed them underground.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2011
Telephone poles at center of concern

Because 12 Golden Gate Point property owners have yet to consent to a free Verizon service upgrade, the company has not removed its deteriorating wooden poles in that community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mason Agnersoll works on an assignment as his mom and Foundation Academies owner Heather Downing stops over to check on him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2016
School sets new foundation

Foundations Academies will triple its campus space by moving to the former home of Tabernacle Christian School.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Resort stands in tatters.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 2, 2017
A much better plan

Orlando developer Chuck Whittall learned a costly lesson about Longboat Key: Learn about it before you leap. With his newest development plans, Whittall clearly listened. It make sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
SMART Executive Director Gail Clifton and Eileen, Gary and Darrin Simone, of 1st Choice Industries, stand alongside a newly installed wheelchair ramp by SMART’s pool.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
East County business saddles up to help

A local business invested more than $25,000 to upgrade bathroom facilities at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Long-time volunteers Ruth Muller and Jane Boaks with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System President and CEO David Verinder.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 2, 2015
Sarasota Memorial celebrates 90 years of service

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System marks its 90th anniversary with a ceremony Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 2, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to close the deal

Matt's List: Five ways to close the deal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Tennis Center Director Kay Thayer hopes the Town Commission considers upgrades for the facility.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
Tennis Center study calls for upgrades

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for the public tennis facility this spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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