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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
Heritage Harbour adopts budget

The Community Development District now will be assuming some duties that were handled previously by the community's master association.

  • East County
  • News
"Bad Government (from Allegory of Good and Bad Government)" by Carrie Ann Baade
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 13, 2015
Back and Forth: Thinking in Paint opens at The Ringling

The first ever exhibition of current Florida State University faculty runs from August 14 to Oct. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Visitor praises Good Samaritan

A few weeks ago, Brenda Burke was vacationing on the Key from Massachusetts when she inadvertently left her wallet on a table outside Siesta Key Tropical Wines, in Davidson Plaza on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2013
Caleb the turtle targets research, education

The juvenile Kemp's ridley turtle is the first of his species to get a permanent home. He could help with research at Mote Marine Laboratory and informing the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Elabell.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 5, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Perlman Music Program 10th Anniversary Gala

Read June LeBell's personal story of one of the most exciting, fun evenings of music in memory, and it all revolved around the 10th anniversary gala of the Perlman Music Program's Winter Residency.

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Honea and Ricardo Graziano as Sugar and Prince
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 22, 2015
Ballet review: 'John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker'

"Circus Nutcracker" belongs to Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The rehabilitation project for the north Siesta Key bridge will start in June.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Bridge sewer force-main pipe construction to begin

Construction is expected to be completed in time for the start of the bridge rehabilitation project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Beach access pavements between Siesta Key Public Beach and Gulf & Bay Club were approved in this location Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Gulf & Bay Club receives access modifications

Gulf & Bay Club Condominium Association Inc. and Sarasota County has agreed to easement modifications that moves Siesta Public Beach parking further away from condominium property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
After two days of departmental budget presentations, commissioners approved a preliminary operating millage rate not to exceed 3.1728 by a 3-2 vote.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2013
Preliminary city millage rate rises

Concluding two days of budget workshops, the City Commission narrowly approved a preliminary millage rate for 2013-14 that represents an 8.48% increase over last year.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2009
Our View

Two humble leaders

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • February 2, 2012
A New Kind of Health Coach

A New Kind of Health Coach

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Town adopts 2.1763 millage rate

With this year's increase in the property-tax rate, the town will bring in an extra $954,397. It will use it for pension costs and its 90-day operating fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 15, 2012
FEB. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Neighbors get own roundabout

The Alta Vista neighborhood requested the city build a roundabout to cure a longtime speeding problem.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 16, 2009
Manatee shaves budget by $33M

The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Chris Tatreau is a history buff and currently reads books on World War II during long international flights for work.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Chris Tatreau

From Japan to Singapore to Boston and Chicago, Chris Tatreau works behind the scenes to organize some of the world's most prestigious fitness events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Julie Delaney and Bridget Spiess at Catholic Charities Ball in 2013.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 31, 2013
Black Tie Events to Attend in 2014

Mark your calendars, because 2014 is jam-packed with events you absolutely must attend! From fashion shows to famous comedians, masquerade balls and nights in the Rainbow Room, there's a good cause to be celebrated all season long. Buy your tickets and tables, plan your outfits and get ready to have a blast while supporting local charities.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 27, 2009
Sarasota 'Design Star' gets the boot

Jason Champion was eliminated Sunday night with only three shows remaining in the HGTV reality show.

  • Arts + Culture
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