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Both County Administrator Tom Harmer and County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh were complimented on their working relationship with the Sarasota County Commission during their evaluation at today's meeting.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota County commissioners praise county administrator

After ousting the previous administrator, the commissioners are pleased with Tom Harmer's progress in a year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2017
Cops Corner: Found 'body' discovered to be a doll

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
If the city approves the Wal-Mart supercenter later this year, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. would demolish Ringling Shopping Center and build the new store in its place. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2012
Wal-Mart proposal reviewed tomorrow

A Wal-Mart supercenter store is being proposed where the Ringling Shopping Center now sits. If approved, it will be the second Wal-Mart location to be built within city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Building permits have risen in town over the last few years.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2019
Town considers revamped inspection, permit fees

Self-sufficiency and safety are the goals of reworked plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taylor Katz
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shirley Lane, Leslie Kudla and Jan Sharpe
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 12, 2016
Palm Aire Women's Club members get a makeover

The February luncheon entertainment featured makeup lessons.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The state plans to issue a permit for a project to take sand from Big Pass and install protective groins on Lido Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 22, 2016
State intends to issue Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection plans to issue a permit for the proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
All Angels to host creative afternoon

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, is hosting a Flower Arranging 101 demonstration from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dogs and cats dancing together? Yes, it happens at Putts Fore Mutts. Humane Society Treasurer Christine Legge wore the dog suit and that's volunteer Regina Marsh in her cat outfit.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2017
Fundraising drive draws golfers to Lakewood Ranch

Eighty golfers support Humane Society at annual Putts Fore Mutts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
Will Rubio run?

Can a tiger change its stripes?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 31, 2019
Beware of the vitriol

Don’t let the vitriolic hyperbole about Selby’s restaurant cloud the bigger picture. Every concession weakens Selby’s ability to achieve long-term sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Harry Echtman and Seth Morton play a game of frisbee.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 4, 2011
Students get groovy reward for good grades

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary had a far out time at the school's '60s Day on Friday, Feb. 4. Students, teachers and parents all donned their grooviest '60s fashions and enjoyed a day full of tie-dying, face-painting and retro games including frisbee and twister.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
CatchMeIfYouCanWeb
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • March 18, 2015
Theater SRQ&A: Shelley Whiteside

Theater SRQ&A: Shelley Whiteside

  • Arts + Culture
hair
  • By Coral Pleas |
  • February 18, 2014
Short hair: The new long?

Short hair: The new long?

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Jewel will have 18 floors and have sweeping views of Sarasota Bay and the surrounding area. Construction is expected to start in summer 2013. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2012
Condominium renderings unveiled

Developer Tom Mannausa's 18-story condominium tower takes full advantage of the view and is chock-full of spacious living and owner amenities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Tigers

The Braden River High volleyball team remains undefeated in the district after having posted a 3-0 victory over Palmetto Sept. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
How Will We Grow? Activity Centers

Manatee County planning officials are evaluating development in the community and how to ensure growth pays for the infrastructure improvements - water, sewer and other services - that come along with it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Nick Friedman
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 31, 2016
Arise Music Arts Communication unleashes students' inner musician

For Susan Gabriel, learning an instrument is about more than notes on a page — it’s about communicating through a universal language.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Warnecke made sure to get a hug from his daughter, Brie Middlebrook, who sat in on the presentation with her first-grade class.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
Jim Warnecke makes landfall at Willis Elementary

Lakewood Ranch resident and hurricane hunter Jim Warnecke spoke with Willis Elementary first-graders Jan. 12 about chasing storms with the NOAA.

  • East County
  • News
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