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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2011
IT restructuring irks Bartolotta

The city manager believes the Sarasota City Commission's decision to transfer the Information Technology Department out of his office is a reflection on his management ability.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 18, 2009
Man on the street: Signs of fall

On Friday, we headed downtown to ask locals their thoughts on the first sign of fall in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 18, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The current baseball field at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center is not regulation size. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 11, 2012
Kiwanians take swing at new baseball field

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key has suggested reviving youth baseball and/or softball at Bayfront Park Recreation Center to provide local activities for children.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Allison Banko |
  • March 11, 2010
My View

Voting yes on the 1-mill referendum is a no-brainer

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Florida Retirement System covers more than 600,000 state and local employees, with about 500,000 using the traditional pension plan.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 8, 2013
Sarasota County avoids pension quagmire

Unfunded pension liabilities aren't a concern for Sarasota County due to a statewide pension program that ranks among the best in the country.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Debbie Rubin and Autumn Solomon already have a team of about 30 volunteers ready to help.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
Partners launch Ranch Humane Society

The not-for-profit will kick off a capital campaign in January.

  • East County
  • News
Alan Forrester and Bob Moffa
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
American Ideals launches housing program for vets

The American Ideals Foundation is partnering with Neal Communities and Cityscapes International Realty Group to attract veterans and their families to the area.

  • East County
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell joined the City Commission in April 2009.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 19, 2011
Leading Lady: Atwell outlines the goals for her term

Newly appointed Mayor Suzanne Atwell says the citizens of Sarasota can look forward to a number of changes under her leadership, including being more friendly to business, more attentive to city staff and more likely to get things done in a timely fashion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drainage improvements at Siesta Key Public Beach have been planned to prevent runoff carrying high levels of bacteria to the Gulf of Mexico. Photos by Rebecca Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
County wants more options for beach improvements

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday asked staff to create options that could lead to the completion of the Siesta Key Public Beach improvements as fast as 18 months after their start.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2013
Our View

How 2050 ties to homeless

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Because of lawsuits, special circumstances exist regarding the dock construction along Avenida del Norte and Canal Road on Siesta Key. Courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Docks approved on Avenida del Norte

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday not only approved license agreements for single-family docks on a street adjacent to the Grand Canal but also told staff it did not need to discuss future requests.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Michael Yourison. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 18, 2013
Harvesting an economy

Bird Key resident Michael Yourison doesn't offer the olive branch, he offers a whole harvest's worth with his company, Buonafide Foods and Wines.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Three shops leave San Marco

Pedigree Lily Pet Spa, Underseas Paradise and Manatee Golf all have new storefronts. The rest of the plaza remains open.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Jeffery Kin
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
Scene & Heard

Breaking a Leg; Running into Nik Wallenda; Playing tribute to DANIEL Moe; Saturday morning is still funny

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2012
Town begins trash talk

A volunteer beach trash pickup program, similar to the Adopt-A-Road program, could be in the works.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Our View: 'The Debt Bomb'

No one knows exactly when, but every day Congress and the president refuse to CUT spending meaningfully - actually reducing spending below the previous year - the the explosion grows nearer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • November 4, 2014
VIDEO: Ziegler triumphs

Bridget Ziegler overcame a 2,000-vote deficit in August to defeat Ken Marsh and retain her Sarasota County School Board seat.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

ADA changed animal requirements; No one should shop alongside a snake; Mother-in-law column disrespects women; School district budget needs overhaul

  • East County
  • Opinion
Construction on a multi-use recreational trail is underway behind Ohio Street, where residents are worried traffic from a planned kayak launch could cause traffic woes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
Kayak launch worries residents

A forthcoming multiuse recreational trail in Laurel Park - and particularly a kayak launch - has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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