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By Andrew Warfield |
June 24, 2024

Sarasota County Commission proposes 37-year low millage rate

With assessed value still rising, Sarasota County staff is directed to craft a budget based on a rate of 3.30 mils on residential and commercial property.

Sarasota
News

By Janet Combs |
February 26, 2024

Embracing Our Differences spotlights this year's installation at annual luncheon

The large-scale art installation in Bayfront Park features artists and students from around the world.

Black Tie

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 18, 2023

Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs

A resident called police to warn of hammers and loud power tools being used in the middle of the night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 5, 2024

Next up for Longboat Key public library? Fundraising

An early estimate for the core library is $11.1 million. Longboat needs private donors to make $3.5 million in enhancements possible.

Longboat Key
News

By Shane Donglasan |
May 3, 2018

Sarasota resident Burt Herman publishes book about pilot who saved his life

A near death encounter and a meeting with his hero inspired Burt Herman to write a book about the incident that saved hundreds of lives.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
June 11, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicolas Bencomo

The Cardinal Mooney High golfer finished top-10 at the 2024 FSGA Amateur Championship.

Sarasota
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 14, 2024

Manatee County raises impact fees

Commissioners approved an increase, but George Kruse says they should have raised them more.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
July 30, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Colton Dempsey

The Lakewood Ranch High running back transferred from Bradenton Christian this offseason.

East County
Sports

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 27, 2024

Knights of Columbus sails forward with charitable giving in Lakewood Ranch

The Knights at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church have added an Armed Forces Day Charity Golf Tournament to their schedule.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
August 16, 2022

Manatee School Board considers borrowing more money for capital projects

Inflation leads the School District of Manatee County to plot a borrow-and-build-now strategy.

East County
Schools

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 21, 2024

Ariel Aparicio-Jerro gets into the groove at Fogartyville

The musician and arts administrator talks about his new job managing the music venue.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
April 17, 2024

Man receives threatening texts from alleged cartel henchmen

A man reported to police that his new cellphone number may be linked to threats of violence to its prior owner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 2, 2024

Longboat dog park receives turf upgrades with lighting on the way

The town paid $175,000 for artificial turf to be installed on the remainder of the Bayfront Park dog park. Overhead lighting is on the way.

Longboat Key
News

By Jim DeLa |
April 15, 2024

Father, 4-year-old son die in boating incident in Braden River

Their bodies were recovered behind the water treatment plant on Ward Lake.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 12, 2024

New city department will enforce vacation rental regulations

The total new cost to register and enforce the citywide vacation rental ordinance expansion is about $150,000.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
September 12, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 26-30 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A condominium at 128 Golden Gate Point tops the week's sales at $3.1 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Mark Bergin |
January 10, 2022

Longboat Key due to save $3.7 million in undergrounding project

Phase four of the project is projected to have the most of the savings at about $1.83 million.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
January 5, 2024

10-story apartment complex proposed for Tube Dude downtown site

The developer of 1 Main Plaza intends to transform the 1700 block of Main Street in Sarasota into a 226-unit building that will include 25 affordable housing units.