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City of Sarasota Commissioner Terry Turner tells Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations board members they could face big tax hikes if city employee costs aren't controlled.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 6, 2012
Turner frames grim budget picture

City of Sarasota Commissioner Terry Turner Saturday told members of the Coalition of City Neighborhood Association the city would be $20 million in debt by 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Amanda Sebastiano Wolves Head General Manager Rob Hallam throws a pizza made from his secret recipe.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
Doing Business: Wolves Head Pizza & Wings

The red-walled restaurant, nestled in the corner of Lane Plaza Too on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, offers 19 beers on tap and eventually will offer daily specials and host events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 23, 2016
Top Story — February: Taylor Swift cuts check for Sarasota fundraiser

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney striker Alex Turner already has garnered interest from Notre Dame and Wake Forest.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2016
Striker nets perfect reward

Cardinal Mooney junior captain Alex Turner has scored 31 goals for the Cougars so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 20, 2016
A show of backbone

It was a creative idea to help reduce underground utility assessments for those who will pay the most. But what you give to one meant increasing costs for others.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County Sheriff's Office charges Rachael Natalie Leahy with solicitation for murder.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff's Office thwarts murder for hire

South Manatee County woman arrested after agreeing to pay undercover deputy $5,000 to have her ex-husband murdered.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota resident Audrey Landers, best known for her acting role on "Dallas", will share her musical talent during a pair of local performances.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 4, 2018
Former 'Dallas' actress presents a new kind of pop

Actress and pop singer Audrey Landers will perform her own show with The Pops Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Jacob Eyre
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet our Miss Manatee Softball and our Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer Team spotlight features.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
News Briefs 06.10.10

Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue, which serves portions of the East County, broke ground May 20 on the replacement of Station 3, located at 7611 Prospect Road.

  • East County
  • News
Senior wide receiver Fred Porter made several plays on offense and special teams during ODA’s 28-12 district win Sept. 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Running backs face new stakes, make adjustments

ODA sophomore Demardre Patterson and eighth-grader J.T. Fischer already are making names for themselves on the Thunder sidelines in their first season with the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key’s piece of the BP Gulf oil spill settlement will be $1.2 million.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2015
Town nets $1.2 million in BP settlement money

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock said the town will net $967,931.82 that will be incorporated into the town’s general fund within the next 60 to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Bondi relaxes at his home on Longboat Key.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2012
Neighbors: Joe Bondi

Joe Bondi - and his entire family - have an affinity for Longboat Key's easy living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emanuele Moschini gives a teammate a hug after barely missing the net on a shot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys soccer hopes to play as a stronger unit

The Cougars reached the regional finals last season, but lose the top goal-scorer in school history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The best thing about the Academy Awards is that they inspire audiences to get out and watch quality films.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 20, 2013
Film Review: And the envelope, please ...

The red carpet and the glitz and glamour are just icing on the cake, but it's a delicious indulgence in which to partake. This year's Oscar race is already controversial and looks extremely close. Although my speculations as to the winners may not coincide with the academy's, here it goes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Restaurant Review: A world of choices at Aqua

If first impressions are important, good real estate is a real asset for a restaurant.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2014
Stuff the bus

A bus isn't just for transporting people anymore.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Yvonne Schloss, owner of Sunglass Express Optical, fits a customer with new glasses Monday, at her St. Armands Circle store. Schloss believes the mall will draw more potential shoppers to the area. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Circle spotlight

As the new Mall at University Town Center generates buzz, Circle merchants focus on what makes the shopping district unique.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • January 3, 2013
Jan. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Walmart protest scheduled for City Hall; Mote to celebrate new Boca Grande facility; County approves ice rink sign changes; SEASON magazine published Jan. 3

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton ushered in a new era with a groundbreaking for its new School of Dental Medicine June 4.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2011
The Economics of Education

Studies show Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton alone has an impact of $42 million on the local economy. How is higher education affecting the East County and surrounding area overall?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2010
Road closure could hurt businesses

Construction of a new drug store in the Southbay Shopping Center has led to the permanent closure of road that residents in the Southbay community used to access the shopping center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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