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By Robin Roy |
October 22, 2009

Effort to stop garage fails

In a 3-2 vote, the City Commission defeats the vice mayor's request to kill the Palm Avenue parking garage project.

Sarasota
News

By Nicole Thompson |
November 7, 2014

ELECTION GRAPHIC: See a breakdown of the Sarasota results

The votes have been cast. Now the Observer breaks down the Sarasota County general election results.

Sarasota
News

By Nick Friedman |
June 19, 2015

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 19

Arts + Entertainment
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By Alex Mahadevan |
October 11, 2012

Board abolishes Village parking district

Sarasota County commissioners voted to end assessments on Siesta Key Village for a municipal parking lot.

Siesta Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 26, 2012

Downtown events being scrutinized

The city of Sarasota is deciding whether it should tighten permit standards for downtown events that could force some events off Main Street. The city will meet May 4.

Sarasota
News

By Loren Mayo |
August 27, 2009

Locals start downtown initiative

Sarasota residents Matt Orr and Rich Swier have shown their support for downtown Sarasota via www.ilovedowntownsrq.com, Facebook and Twitter pages and by urging merchants to hang an 'I LOVE DOWNTOWN Sarasota' sign in their store window.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By John McGuire |
June 28, 2017

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
November 22, 2018

Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.22.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 1, 2010

Key trolley funding disputed

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement can be reached before January that doesn't require the town to contribute any money toward continuing the service.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
October 26, 2018

Turnout nearly 23% after first days of Sarasota early voting

In-person balloting opened on Monday and continues through Nov. 3.

Sarasota
News

By Katie Johns |
October 18, 2017

Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 19, 2017

Dorothy Cole, Jodie Grossman, Jadwiga Zofia Mues, Bettye Chumley Boyer, Roland Carroll, Neva Kelley-Paesani and Pearl Kushner died.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Amanda Sebastiano |
April 13, 2016

Manatee County School District paid new teachers more this school year

The 174 teachers the school district hired in the 2015-2016 school year earned more than teachers already serving Manatee County.

East County
News

By David Conway |
August 22, 2017

City OKs U.S. 41 design changes

Despite city administration’s concerns, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved adding a third northbound lane on U.S. 41 at Gulfstream Avenue.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
August 14, 2013

Community Haven opens school

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities will open The Selby School to students Aug. 19.

East County
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
June 25, 2014

Braden River TSA team aims to make history

When she moved to the United States from Russia seven years ago, Valeriya Mikhaylova was 11 years old and barely spoke English.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
November 23, 2016

Church branches out for charity

East County church helps community through Christmas tree sale.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 12, 2016

Hyde aims to shake up Sarasota City Commission

Small business owner Martin Hyde has pre-qualified to run for an at-large seat on the City Commission.

Sarasota
News

By Rachel S. OHara |
January 27, 2011

Homemade instruments create unique image for The Garbage Men

The Garbage Men band is composed of five freshmen at Pine View School who made their instruments out of cereal boxes, old toys, glass bottles and other recyclables.