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By David Conway |
July 14, 2016

Chapman Sunshine ruling leaves questions for city

A judge says City Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the Sunshine Law in 2013, but the city isn’t ready to change its meeting procedures.

Sarasota
News

By Jessica Salmond |
September 3, 2014

Booker Middle students perform for School Board

The Sarasota County School Board approved the consent agenda with no discussion after the Booker presentation and a special guest speaker.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 23, 2009

Water restrictions extended throughout Manatee

The Southwest Florida Water Management District governing board today voted to continue Phase III irrigation restrictions for Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties through July 31.

East County
News

By David Conway |
October 29, 2015

Consultant finalizes critical Big Pass dredge analysis

In a report commissioned by Sarasota County, a coastal engineering firm says a controversial proposal to renourish Lido Key is lacking sufficient supporting evidence.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 12, 2012

Lift station project in limbo

Commissioners plan to hire an attorney and a micro-tunneling expert, each at a cost of $400 per hour, to look into legal ramifications involved with the stalled project.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
March 29, 2012

Don't get left in the dust

APRIL FOOLS - The Observer Group will publish its first edition for left-handed readers Aug. 13 -- International Left Handers Day.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
March 27, 2013

Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries

Fabian Dorene and Willebaldo Arias were arrested early this mornng.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
March 14, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

Lakewood Ranch High senior center fielder Zack Larson went 4-for-5 at the plate with a home run and five RBIs to help lead the Mustangs to a 16-4 district victory over Largo March 9.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
July 1, 2015

Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.02.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Pam Eubanks |
May 4, 2016

Smooth waters at SANCA

Despite losing two top executives, SANCA board chairman says Benderson Park remains on course.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
October 7, 2014

UPDATE: FDOT pitches Stickney Point Bridge repairs

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to spend $4 million to add at least 10 years to the lifespan of the Stickney Point Bridge. Nightly lane closures are expected after Easter.

Siesta Key
News

By Dora Walters |
April 14, 2010

After 30 years, teacher and student get a new deal

When part-time Lido Key resident Dr. Arthur Liebman welcomed recently the students attending his course on New Deal Drama, part of the Academy of Lifelong Learning at the University of South Florida, he took a second look at the man in the first row.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
June 30, 2015

Rising revenues shrink city budget gap

At a budget workshop Monday evening, city staff said they wouldn’t recommend a millage rate increase to help eliminate a smaller-than-usual deficit for recent years.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 29, 2011

Obituary: Robert Story Schley Sr.

Robert Story Schley Sr., of Fox Point, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19. Born May 30, 1922, in Milwaukee, he spent 39 months in the U.S. Army from 1942 through 1946 and in 1950 founded Robert S. Schley & Associates, a real-estate appraiser firm.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 13, 2010

Letters to the editor

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Sarasota
Opinion

By Mark H. Smith |
March 1, 2012

My View: Key leader shares progress on projects

I have the distinct pleasure of being on the board of directors of the Siesta Key Village Association and the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp., as well as being chairman of the board for the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 17, 2013

Town outlines bay accesses available to Key residents

Public Works Director Juan Florensa presented a list of all of the town's bay accesses in June. This is a review of eight of the town's 15 bay accesses that are accessible for both Key residents and visitors.