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Firefighter/paramedic Matt Taylor made a presentation at the Feb. 22 Firefighters Pension Board meeting. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Firefighter alleges collusion in handling of pension plan

Board members agreed that problems exist with the pension plan, but they weren't convinced that a crime occurred.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The issue regarding who owns items inside Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units will have to be resolved in another courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2010
Colony trustee's motion denied

U.S. bankruptcy trustee William Maloney's motion for a bankruptcy judge to reconsider his previous request to walk away from furniture and furnishings at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was denied Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Streets, Facilities Parks and Recreation Manager Mark Richardson is overseeing the  Bayfront Park project.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2016
Longboat Key breaks ground on Bayfront Park

As the town of Longboat Key starts the $3.5 million revamp of the park, permitting remains uncertain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Hembree and Mark Kauffman were developing the Lemon Avenue property in conjunction with the adjacent project at 1500 State St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2017
Land dispute clouds Lemon Avenue development

A developer claims the city never had the right to sell a piece of property near Paul Thorpe Park for a private project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hair Cuttery is one of several businesses opening soon at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2011
Benderson focuses on retail growth out east

The existing University Town Center plaza is one tenant away from being fully leased, and Benderson officials say a deal may soon close on that location.

  • East County
  • News
Tamara Stefanovich
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 10, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks III

Every now and then we attend a concert that, like a perfect storm, all comes together to make perfectly glorious music.

  • Arts + Culture
Cantrell
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 29, 2014
School Board candidates field audience questions

Two women with different backgrounds, hometowns and perspectives on school security and other educational issues now have the same interest - earning your vote.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 23, 2016
Film review: 'Hell or High Water'

Chris Pine shines in this cat-and-mouse thriller.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2012
Partnership, Klauber awarded $20 million

The Colony Association is expected to appeal a pending order that could keep the Colony case in litigation for up to two more years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 5, 2010
City to discuss costs of retirement benefits

With health-plan expenses rising about 10% each year, the city wants to find a strategy that will help contain those costs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Message boards along Osprey Avenue direct northbound drivers to head to U.S. 41 because of the bridge closure.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2016
Southside Village businesses protest traffic plans

The Osprey Avenue bridge is closing for a year. As officials address resident concerns, are businesses bearing the brunt of the impact?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch-based John Neal Homes, run by John Neal, builds homes in the Sarasota-Manatee market. The firm had about $30 million in 2012 sales volume. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 16, 2013
His Father's Son: John Neal

The luxury homebuilding market could be on the verge of a full-blown rebound in 2013. John Neal, of John Neal Homes, has a prime spot to capitalize on the surge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
DID grapples with present, future budget considerations

Between Five Points Park lighting and potential expansion, the Downtown Improvement District is dealing with fiscal concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • April 25, 2013
New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

New city ordinance prohibits political activism upon roadways

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Michael "Mac" Ordetx said he decided to write a book on working with children with autism about two years ago, after being encouraged to do so by individuals who attended his conference presentations on the topic.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Student pens autism book

Mac Ordetx has authored his first book, 'Understanding Autism: A Sensitivity Training Guide for Kids Like Me.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2010
Concede Nothing

Retired executive Bruce Cassidy hopes he doesn't shank his multimillion-dollar bet on The Concession golf course. Cassidy remains positive in this economy.

  • East County
  • News
  • 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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
Observed: 2013: A year of new beginnings

No one knows what the future holds, but as we look toward 2013, we can't help but be optimistic.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 11, 2010
Bartolotta defends self, police chief

City Manager Bob Bartolotta sternly addressed allegations that he is micromanaging the police department and that he and Police Chief Peter Abbott are to blame for low officer morale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Town hires new fire chief

Longboat's new fire chief has firsthand knowledge of dealing with hurricanes, after serving as the incident commander for Hurricanes Charley and Wilma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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