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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 7, 2014
Students race toward nationals

Merritt Kendzior, Hannah Figueras, Madelyn Kumar, Victoria Sinclair and Domenic Aluise will compete in the F1 in Schools National Final, at Michigan International Speedway.

  • East County
  • News
Although the Sarasota County Commission agreed to halt the search for a Come As You Are shelter, they agreed they are open to exploring other avenues.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2014
County pursues new homelessness project

After receiving a request from Harvest House to help pay for a housing project, the Sarasota County Commission asked county staff to research additional funds to assist the organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon just before 10 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2014
Mall at UTC opens

Taubman Centers and Benderson Development today welcomed the public for the 10 a.m. opening of The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
The remaining work on the Bay Island seawall replacement project should take six months, according to Sarasota County staff.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta seawall project moves ahead

Sarasota County commissioners gave staff approval Wednesday, to proceed with the Bay Island Park seawall replacement project.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 6, 2014
Mills asks inspector general to investigate former administrators

Rick Mills, Manatee County School District superintendent, wants the Florida Inspector General's Office to investigate the behavior of former district leaders during years of overspending.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: John Charles Mitchell

John Charles Mitchell, 89, of Omaha, Neb., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • September 12, 2013
CRA extension committee looks forward

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Study Committee discussed big-picture issues Tuesday, calling for a grand vision to facilitate the CRA's effectiveness.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Superintendent Rick Mills said the budget process, his first, was challenging because the district had to create a line-item budget from scratch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 18, 2013
School board adopts budget

The Manatee County School Board unanimously adopted a $568.3 million budget Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
Observer Media Group Chairman David Beliles, center, with retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters and retired Senior Advertising Executive Wendi Simons
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2014
Friends, family honor Claire Hunter at service

More than 75 people attended a memorial service and witness to the resurrection for longtime Longboat Observer co-owner Claire Hunter, who died Dec. 15. She was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Club Ivory owner Ambrish Piare says he has spent nearly $85,000 on sound proofing to accommodate residents of the Plaza at Five Points.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2014
City rejects Club Ivory complaint

The Sarasota city attorney's office denies claims that the downtown nightclub was operating illegally as an "adult cabaret."

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years, but a step towards its eventual sale and development was taken Monday, Aug. 12.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2013
Quay property for sale

After years of litigation, the bayfront land at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41 is on the market - with an asking price of as much as $40 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • August 26, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Hank and Cash Howard are veterans at the Pumpkin Festival so they know where to spend their time.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival; Party on the Pass; Sarasota SUP Race Series; Phillippi Shores 7K and 1 mile fun run; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The property at 20 N. Washington, which could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel, is currently used as a parking lot for downtown county services.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2013
Main Street hotel moves closer to approval

The Sarasota County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spencer Dunford, general manager of Hidden Harbor Marina.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 14, 2014
Hidden Harbor Marina reopens

After being shut down for more than six years, the south U.S. 41 marina is once again officially open for business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2014
Laurel Park aims to address nuisance properties

People in Laurel Park are looking for a more effective way to address and resolve recurring issues with residents involved in illicit activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An ordinance that deals with cellular tower regulations will be reviewed at the commission’s December and January regular meetings.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2013
Telecommunications extension granted

The extension - which now runs through April 11 - allows the town to bring a telecommunications ordinance forward for the commission's review at its Nov. 13 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 5, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 5, 2013

Today's stories: Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race; Two Longboat Key properties sell for $6 million each; Sarasota City Commission to extend homeless outreach program; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Johnson book showcases 'Lure of Longboat'

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's new coffee table book features 150 photos she took on the Key over the past 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, said “it’s just not acceptable to lose your home over rising insurance costs” last week at an insurance roundtable.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2013
'We are being punished'

Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, is working to suspend an act that has wreaked havoc on insurance rates for property owners living close to the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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