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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
News Briefs 07.22.10

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
City Commission adopts budget, millage rate

Property taxes for city residents will rise after commissioners approved a millage-rate increase and a $191 million budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"We're not exactly Palm Avenue,” says Stephanie Broche, pictured with Rocky Bentley, right, and Midgeann Schotsch, left. "You don't have to have a large pocketbook to walk into our gallery."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Friends with vision

The Five Points Collective is redefining what it means to be artists and gallery owners in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2014
Final draft of proposed city charter released

It's Time Sarasota, a political committee advocating for a new city charter featuring an elected mayor, posted the full text of its proposed charter online today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison Schmidt
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2013
SIDELINES

Crew defends title; Thunder, Cougars fall

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kehtura Merrick

Riverview High senior Kehtura Merrick threw the discus 120 feet, 7 inches to capture the state title at the Class 4A State Finals May 4, at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Mar Vista makes storied request

The Planning and Zoning Board will review Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles' request to build a second story and space for events and wedding receptions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • April 21, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Magnum Wine & Tastings

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Magnum Wine & Tastings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Stevie Lee Romero says he either wants to have a career in acting or in medicine. To him, both help make people feel better.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 20, 2015
Generous Act

Stevie Lee Romero got his shot on the big stage last year in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’ Now, he’s giving back.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager Dave Bullock gave himself a “C” Monday when asked to provide his overall performance of his first year on the job.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 14, 2012
Bullock assesses his first year

Town Manager Dave Bullock said part of his second year as town manager will focus on his employees and how departments operate to assist the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Swan family gets two new members

Two cygnets from Stan and Wendy's nest hatched Friday, May 15, at the Harbour Links golf course at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2009
Chief's actions disputed

Longboat Key Police Officer Jessica Anderson's attorney, Michael Krohn, will appeal her Oct. 21 termination next week. Krohn says other officers have not been let go for fireable offenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2011
GreyHawk Landing to expand

Sam Rodgers Homes and Homes by Towne are preparing to start construction on the community's new phase.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2010
News Briefs 07.15.10

The latest long-term forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concerning the oil spill is great news for Sarasota County and its tourism industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renderings of the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South, a proposed development under Sarasota 2050.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2014
Planning Commission vets 2050 changes

Sarasota County staff presented the second phase of proposed tweaks to Sarasota 2050 Thursday. The new changes make environmental aspects of the long-term growth regulations more flexible for developers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Catalin-Ionut Gard returns a serve during a qualifying-round match at the 2014 Sarasota Open. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco and Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Sarasota Open bounces to Lakewood Ranch courts

For the first time in six years, Southwest Florida's premier tennis tournament will not take place at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
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To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photos by Pam Eubanks Helene Levin talks with project engineer Kevin Ingle about the imminent need for alternatives to I-75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2014
Public shares concerns on plans

Citizens say the I-75/University design makes sense, but they worry about the timing of improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards with Patricia Delorey. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 15, 2014
Backstage Pass: Patricia Delorey's work never goes unheard

Northern Irish dialects are extremely difficult for actors to conquer. That's why Asolo Repertory Theatre employs Patricia Delorey.

  • Arts + Culture
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