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Joe Gruters, Republican Party of Sarasota County chairman, says he would prefer if political parties stayed out of nonpartisan local races.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2015
What's the party line on nonpartisan races?

The involvement of political parties in the City Commission race is not a new phenomenon, but some individuals are calling for an end to the partisan input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daniel Hoffe
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Daniel Hoffe

Daniel Hoffe was attending a training program in the South Tower of the World Trade Centers when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 10, 2016
Film review: 'The Family Fang'

Directed by Jason Bateman, this film balances dark humor and chaos for an over-the-top dysfunctional family tale.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Our View: Common sense teacher pay

The ongoing controversy over teacher merit pay is understandable. After all, teachers have been allowed to get pay raises and maintain job security each year with almost no accountability.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Chairwoman Joyce Sandy signs a settlement agreement with Stoneybrook Investors May 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2013
Year in Review: May 2013, Stoneybrook, CDD settle lawsuit

Stoneybrook Investors and the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District ended a longstanding legal battle last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 2, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Aug. 3, 2017

Arthur George Scott died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 4, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Bramble

Thomas Edwin Bramble, 101, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

School Board candidate refutes endorsement

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Familiar face in a familiar place

Applebee's on University Parkway recently added a new fixture to its walls, after it underwent an indoor and outdoor remodeling.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
The Observer announces new contests for 2014

The 'It's Read Everywhere' contest and 'Love Story' contest are now accepting submissions online at YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Manatee district, union reach agreement

Manatee County Public Schools and the local teacher's union, the Manatee Education Association, have reached a tentative agreement on salary, benefits and working conditions for local teachers and paraprofessionals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • January 23, 2013
The cinematic expression of "Skyfall"

The cinematic expression of "Skyfall"

  • Arts + Culture
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber, right, and his daughter, former Colony General Manager Katie Moulton, left, said they feel vindicated by an appeals judge's ruling.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2011
Colony appeal rulings favor Klauber

An appeals court judge has reversed Colony Beach & Tennis Resort August 2009 bankruptcy rulings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bota Developer has produced this early conceptual drawing showing the potential mass of a condominium building neighboring the Hyatt Regency.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2017
Hyatt owner explores bayfront condo project

The owner of the Hyatt Regency is laying the groundwork for developing an 18-story condominium next to the Boulevard of the Arts hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna outlined how the organization arrived at its vision for a venue in Payne Park at a packed meeting Tuesday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2019
Orchestra's Payne Park proposal met with opposition

Questions about green space and tennis facilities dominated a workshop regarding the Sarasota Orchestra's vision for a new venue near downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
Cops Corner

July 21 "Portable picnic" 9:11 a.m. - 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Larceny. A Longboat Key Public Tennis Center employee noticed that a redwood picnic bench was swiped from the picnic area of the tennis center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Making mom feel special

Students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus and St. Boniface Preschool sit down and talk about their plans for Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 20, 2016
Mote celebrates sharks with Fins and Fun Family Festival

Guests enjoyed live music, arts and crafts, face painting and games while learning about the importance of sharks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In both District 2 and District 3, one candidate has dwarfed their opponents' spending through January.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2015
Commission candidates file early contribution reports

As the race for two district City Commission seats heats up, donations are streaming in to the six candidates running for election in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sara Moone |
  • June 29, 2012
This Song in Sarasota: Sue Aside by (the) Umbrella Cult

This Song in Sarasota: Sue Aside by (the) Umbrella Cult

  • Arts + Culture
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