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According to a chart of 2013-14 expenditures presented during the workshop, general fund spending represents about 30% of the overall budget.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2013
Proposed 2013-14 city budget ticks upward over last year

The budget, which sees significant resources devoted to covering rising pension costs, is still $2.5 million short of being balanced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Groin notice makes wave for Beer Can users

Former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash wants a state hearing to review three proposed groins for Longboat Key's eroded north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A downtown property owner wants to donate the sandstone pillar to the city. It could be placed in Five Points Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2013
Historical column seeks home in park

A downtown property owner wants to donate the sandstone pillar to the city. It could be placed in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Neal Signature Homes' River Wind community will feature six models, such as the pictured conceptual rendering of its Carmel model. File
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 13, 2014
Neal Signature Homes offers coastal-themed community

The River Wind community offers standard three-car garages and home prices that start at $350,000.

  • East County
  • News
The Siesta Key Village Association spoke at the Planning Commission meeting Thursday in support of the zoning code amendment to allow outdoor displays in the Village. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
News Briefs

Displays in the Village one step closer to the outdoors; Judge dismisses Barfield Sunshine suit

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Jason Berzowski and firefighter/paramedic Bill Fortner attempt to enter a doorway Friday, at the vacant hotel.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
VIDEO: Firefighters practice skills at former Hilton

Opportunities for firefighters to use commercial complexes for training don't come along often, but on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, more than 20 crew members of Longboat Key Fire Rescue had the opportunity to practice skills such as forcible entry and aerial ladder operations.

  • Longboat Key
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The marina site is denoted in yellow.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2014
Lennar nixes marina plans

Independent marina operators say the idea is not financially feasible.

  • East County
  • News
Aarts
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 3, 2014
Cedars Tennis Resort mourns the loss of tennis director

Cedars Tennis Resort Tennis Director Jeff Aarts died of a heart attack last month. He was 59.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jaide Brown
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
Kiddie Academy children play at Camp Adventure

Children seeking adventure are touring East County and Tampa Bay for the next two months.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County closed for July 4 holiday; Man arrested for providing false information; County hosts lender, Realtor workshop

  • East County
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File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
News Briefs

North-end beach project wraps up; Groin project costs come in under $2.5M

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jessica Salmond One or two bikes are left on SCAT buses every week. Most of them are reclaimed within a few days, but the ones that aren’t are locked down at SCAT.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 17, 2014
SCAT racks up unclaimed bicycles left on buses

SCAT is collaborating with the Sheriff's Office to set up a process to help reunite riders with their bikes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
News Briefs

Van aids University of South Florida hospitality program; Applications for Leadership Manatee Program available; Organizations, schools receive grants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Madfish Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Madfish Grill with manager Casey Clinch while she prepares their signature seafood pie, a seafood medley with a sherry cream sauce in a puff pastry shell.

  • Arts + Culture
Venice leaders began their efforts to attract the Sarasota Chalk Festival earlier this year, officially approving the event at a City Council meeting on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2014
Chalk Festival founder discusses move to Venice

Denise Kowal said moving the festival from Burns Square was a difficult decision, but issues with the Sarasota City Commission led to her relocating the event.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County School District CFO resigns; School District enacts temporary spending freeze

  • East County
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After winning the school district's logo design contest, sophomore Abigail Vigna is considering attending art school. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
East County student wins school district logo contest

Sophomore Abigail Vigna never thought the doodles she started etching in the margins of her notebook last year would translate into more than class-time entertainment.

  • East County
  • 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
DeForest
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 4, 2014
Your Neighbor | Tim DeForest

Tim DeForest is a self-proclaimed comic book geek. His Hidden Lake Village condo houses roughly 400 comic books and action figures dating back to his childhood, including the first comic he ever owned.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa Nichols attaches a basket to a bicycle at the Backyard Bike Shop on Longboat Key. She has co-owned the shop with her husband, Charlie, since the late ’90s.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 12, 2014
Backyard Bike Shop co-owner becomes co-mechanic

After 20 years in the medical field, Lisa Nichols is taking on new duties at the business she owns with her husband.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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