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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 12, 2014
Students act as school leaders

Gene Witt students receive on-the-job training from teachers and administrators.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 1, 2015
FDOT project will cause Siesta bridge closures

FDOT project will cause Siesta bridge closures

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2015
Thaxton among Planning Commission applicants

Former Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton and recent County Commission candidate Ray Porter have applied for the Planning Commission, along with previously-reported candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
OUR VIEW: We recommend ...

OUR VIEW: We recommend ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub monitors the retail mix in the heart of the city, but there's only much influence he can exert.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2016
SURVEY: City officials, businesses monitor downtown retail mix

The proper mix of stores in the downtown area is a popular topic of discussion, but how much control does the city have over the businesses that populate its commercial core?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvey Vengroff, who manages around 1500 residential units in the Sarasota-Bradenton area, hopes to gain city approval for a high-density apartment complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
DID buys into Vengroff affordable housing project

Downtown leaders believe Harvey Vengroff’s quest to construct a 393-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road will address a growing need for workforce housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2009
Town Commission meets for regular workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission met Thursday, Oct. 15, for a regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The IDA paid Colin Baenziger & Associates $20,000 to conduct the search.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2011
Ranch IDA asks for more candidates

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board supervisors said they were not satisfied with the candidates presented by Colin Baenziger & Associates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2010
Commissioners hold work session

Manatee County commissioners will get a budget overview and an update of the legislative session, among other topics, at a special work session Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by David Conway Lido Key residents say their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance. A FEMA-backed project, approved following Tropical Storm Debby, is scheduled to provide sand later this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
County endorses Lido renourishment

At a workshop Monday, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local officials showcased Mote-raised seafood and Lola Wines. Courtesy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 7, 2013
NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood

The event featured sustainable seafood raised at Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquaculture Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 21, 2011
My View: Cease fire on company poaching

Using Sarasota County taxpayer money to steal Hoveround from Manatee County is just wrong. The two counties need a cease and desist order.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dick Vitale received the first-annual Sports Icon Award at The Broken Egg this year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2013
Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key

The Broken Egg owner Bob Kirscher has sold the Lakewood Ranch, Clark Road and Siesta Key locations of the iconic breakfast restaurant.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Pettingell hosts shredding and recycling event; Michael Saunders blog features Longbeach Village

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Janyel Smith, 26, is the youngest agriculture instructor in Manatee County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High teacher plows through stereotypes

Janyel Smith embodies Farm City Week's 'Women in Agriculture' theme.

  • East County
  • News
The Selby Public Library and the other eight Sarasota County libraries received top honors Thursday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2012
Sarasota County libraries receive top honor

The Sarasota County Library System's nine libraries received the 2012 Library of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bruce Jordan will occasionally perform in "Shear Madness." The last five times the director showed up on stage it was as snooty society doyenne Mrs. Shubert.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 23, 2011
'Mad' gabber returns to FST

The quirky co-creator of one of the longest-running nonmusical plays in the world returns to Sarasota for a second stab at 'Shear Madness.'

  • Arts + Culture
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