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City Commissioner Susan Chapman defended her decision to fight the lawsuit, saying it was important to make a stand against Citizens for Sunshine.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2017
Chapman prevails in Sunshine suit appeal

The Second District Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court ruling that City Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the Sunshine Law in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 28, 2013
Jan. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding staff credit card restrictions; Longboat Key's Finance director resigns; Beach Road drainage bids higher than expected; About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
OUR VIEW: Budget woes an opportunity

Like every other county and municipality in Florida, Manatee County is facing yet another round of budget cuts. But times of pain and crisis are always times of opportunity - with just a little vision.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Nicole Polivchak had a strong freshman fall season for the University of Northern Colorado. Photo courtesy University of Northern Colorado.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2017
Former Riverview golfer dreams of Polish Olympic berth

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2013
Town plans to get charter back on track

A referendum voters approved in November is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course in early 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Island Chapel congregation held a special members-only meeting Sunday, April 14, to vote on whether to approve an extension of a three-year lease agreement for a 150-foot cell tower to be built on the church property or to let the lease expire.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2013
Year in Review: April 2013, Chapel votes no on cell tower lease

Although a lease to place a cell tower on Island Chapel property will not be renewed, Alpha Omega says it's the only viable option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Palm trees. Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Bobby Hill |
  • December 7, 2011
Home & Garden: Xeriscaping highlights best plants for the area

Pronounced as if it begins with a 'z,' the use of xeriscaping originated in 1981 with the Denver Water Department.

  • Arts + Culture
Eventually, Jiggs Landing may be expanded to have walking trails and boardwalks on property north of Jiggs, on the Evers Reservoir.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
Manatee County fishing for improvements

Jiggs Landing expansion could lure more visitors.

  • East County
  • News
The Amazing Kenny makes balloon animals for kids at Children’s World. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Toy stories

Sarasota residents celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day Saturday, Nov. 10, at Children's World.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bay Isles Parkway
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Our View

Good ideas for town center

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh fields questions on how to ease traffic once The Mall at University Town Center opens Oct. 16. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 8, 2014
Ranch residents oppose seven-story proposal

Commissioner Vanessa Baugh can't speak about raising building heights to seven stories behind Lakewood Ranch Cinemas until she hears the matter in November.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Operatic return

After two decades of performing operas all over the world, Michael Robert Hendrick always looks forward to coming home to the place where it all began.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 21, 2016
Mote has a night of fish, fun and fright

The annual Halloween celebration brought all kinds of characters to the aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key trolley slated for July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor-display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Come out for a free concert Saturday at Historic Spanish Point.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: NexxLevel Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sun sets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phyona and Paisley Smelt
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Turtle Watch grants scholarships

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch granted two scholarships to sisters Paisley and Phyona Smelt, students at Anna Maria Elementary School, to attend Mote Marine Laboratory's Summer Children's Camp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An old and unused 65-foot-tall concrete television tower has stood on the east end of the Spanish Main Yacht Club property since the 1960s. This picture was taken at the entrance of the community and the tower is in the center of the photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2013
Spanish Main explores cellular tower option

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents were informed in a May 31 letter that 'Spanish Main may resume exploring the feasibility of having a cell tower placed on our common property.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 9, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • Things To Do
Gullett Elementary School teachers Denise Touchberry and Charlotte Latham recently started an after-school STEM Club for students.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Gullett launches science and engineering club; Manatee County cuts 54 positions; County allows buffer variance; Neal Communities joins tech adventure; and Pastries by Design moving to Main St.

  • East County
  • News
A redevelopment proposal would replace the Ringling Shopping Center with 222 apartments and a smaller commercial footprint.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2017
Developer proposes 222 apartments for Ringling Shopping Center site

A West Palm Beach company is moving ahead with plans to redevelop the Ringling Shopping Center site, focusing on a primarily residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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