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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

  • East County
  • Opinion
The meeting will be held at the county administrative building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2016
Manatee Planning Commission sees high density projects

The board will meet Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 28, 2020
City keeps Bobby Jones trails open

With golf operations closed, city complex opens its paths to exercise fans, wildlife enthusiasts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy honored Bart Russell at a recent reception organized by the Connecticut Council of Small Towns in honor of Russell's retirement. Courtesy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 17, 2012
Russell shows love for everything small town

Key resident Bart Russell recently retired from small-town advocacy but hopes to promote communities through a new web portal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Blue Jays'    Brody Rose, also a member of the Sarasota Youth Orchestra, plays the Star Spangled Banner.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 18, 2017
Grand slam opening day

Youth baseball players celebrate being back on the diamond in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • September 4, 2012
A Hipster's Guide to Urban Watersheds

A Hipster's Guide to Urban Watersheds

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Real estate reports

Kepecz-Hays, Bukys form family team

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 8, 2020
Daniel E. Meehan

Daniel E. Meehan never met a stranger. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend and philanthropist, Dan worked endlessly to make a difference in other’s lives at home and around the world. 

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The BID has already agreed to fund a $50,000 St. Armands parking feasibility study that the Sarasota City Commission supports.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Circle improvements on hold pending vote landowners' extension decision

St. Armands Key property owners must return ballots regarding an extension of the St. Armands Business Improvement District by Sept. 16 to Sarasota City Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 31, 2017
Take Stock in Children celebrates graduates

The annual Celebration of Hope took place on May 31 at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 18

Michael Cohen captured this close-up of a young heron in South Lido Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 19, 2020
Taste of St. Armands showcases the area's culinary talents

The food festival offered light bites, drinks and raffle prizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota City Commission must bake budget decisions and consider suspending water and sewer impact fees today at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 6, 2011
Commission makes budget decision today

Sarasota city commissioners must review a list of $844,091 in additional budget cuts before approving a budget on first reading today at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fire teams investigated a report of a gas leak in a salon at Second Street and Central Avenue.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 13, 2019
Report of gas leak prompts evacuation of Central Avenue building

No injuries were reported in the Wednesday incident.

  • Sarasota
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Onlookers watch as Felicity prepares to head back to sea. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
News Briefs

Fire Rescue Chief presents awards; Two turtles released from Lido Beach; Commission moves forward on pension study; Town advertises PZ&B director position; Town Hall to close Dec. 26 for Christmas; Town receives proposals for wireless study

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2015
YO Sushi! opens second U.S. location

The new store opens today in The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 5, 2020
Reusable fashion is all the rage at annual fashion show

The Longboat Island Chapel hosted its Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2013
JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of Sarasota area baseball teams that advanced to the regional tournament, which began May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Barton, with Mary Sue Hudgens watching, measures a marigold with the help of Elder Grow educator Katherine Knowles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2017
Senior program in Lakewood Ranch grows memories

Elder care program blooms at Windsor Reflections in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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