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File photo. Before 2009, special events staff avoided scheduling special events from February through April. That policy will be reinstated for the 2014 season.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Sarasota City Commission admonishes BID directors

The commission emphasized the importance of advisory board members using their city-issued email accounts after a request for St. Armands BID directors' emails.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ziegler
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 23, 2014
Ziegler continues push for televising workshops

Less than a month before the November runoff election, the Sarasota County School Board incumbent addresses the need for easier access to recordings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2015
High five moments

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A ribbon-cutting was held Nov. 4.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2011
Woodbrook opening yields home sales

A dozen homebuyers signed contracts for homes in Neal Communities' Woodbrook during the community's grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
Laurie Russell is excited about recognition she received for three years of service.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 21, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRCAC Volunteer Appreciation Social

To show gratitude to its volunteers for their work on the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s range of annual events, the group hosted its 3rd annual Volunteer Appreciation Social, Jan. 22, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Although the viewing deck at Centennial Park is closed, the boat ramp will remain open. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2014
Centennial Park deck closed for repair

Sarasota County and city of Sarasota staff are working to replace railing on the viewing deck.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
News Briefs

Senate approves faster speed limit on I-75; LECOM and SCF join forces for master's program; School board member cleared of ethics violation

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Harry's wines and dines with new tasting format

The new wine tasting format will offer a more intimate event, limited to about 100 people.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

  • East County
  • Schools
Last year, the Manatee County School District's total revenue increased $15.50 million from 2013.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 9, 2015
Manatee County School Board to review 2014 financial statements

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss its financial standings, through Dec. 31, 2014.

  • East County
  • Schools
The stretch of main Street from U.S. 41 to the Five Points roundabout will be renovated for $1.35 million.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Approved at last'

The Main Street makeover that has been in the works for the last two-and-a-half years finally received approval from the Sarasota City Commission Monday, May 21, at its regular meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2016
Cops Corner 05.25.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Scullers rowers Victor Garguan, front, and Nathan Marshall compete in the Mens 2x race at the fourth Sarasota 5000 Regatta Sunday, Sept. 30, at Blackburn Point Park. Photo by Rachel S O'Hara.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2012
Right at home: Victor Garguan

Suncoast Polytechnical High senior Victor Garguan had never heard of rowing when he moved to the United States from Moldavia seven years ago. Garguan joined the Sarasota Scullers last fall and has become one of the organization's most dedicated rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A weather-worn roadblock sits at the intersection of Beach Road and Columbus Boulevard blocking thru traffic to the northern portion of Beach Road June 17, 2016. Sarasota County granted petitioners request to permanently vacate the road May 11.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 21, 2016
Beach Road covered in controversy

A Siesta Key resident is taking legal action against Sarasota County for vacating an untravelled portion of roadway near the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Public Works Department and four other departments were praised for no injuries reported last year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 14, 2013
Zero injuries for Longboat Key town departments

Several town departments went an entire year without a recorded injury in 2012, prompting Town Manager Dave Bullock to throw a pizza party for staff last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Danielle Ammaccapane holed-out for birdie on the 18th fairway to lead Team USA to a 26-22 victory over the World team at last year's Handa Cup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Golfing legends return to Palm Aire for the Handa Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jesse Biter, FSF President Angela Suggs and FSF Board Vice Chair Jeff Mielke. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2017
Sarasota man named chairman of Florida Sports Foundation board

The FSF is the state's lead sports promotion and development organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2016
Football League tackles financial challenge

Major League Football remains committed to starting its season in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2013
CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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