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Should the Manatee County School District's sales tax levy expire in 2017, officials estimate losses of $30 million per year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 9, 2015
Schools' needs exceed the district's wallet

With its sales tax levy set to expire in 2017, the Manatee County School District vets revenue options to fund projects and keep the district from falling off a financial cliff

  • East County
  • News
Peggy Roeder, Ally Farzetta, Mark Jacoby, and A.K. Murtadha in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 9, 2016
Old themes remain relevant in America

Nearly 50 years after its release, 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' is as relevant as ever.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 29, 2021
Bay Island properties sell for $7 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jim Becherer and Lucia Barrett began Save Our Y at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch.  Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Organizations still working to save Sarasota YMCA

Two groups have started petitions and created business proposals to save the Frank G. Berlin and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • January 12, 2011
My View: Turn ownership of beach back to rightful owners

As beach renourishment costs continue to mount, let beachfront property owners maintain their own sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Property Appraiser's Office has issued its initial 2011 property-value estimate, and it shows a value of $6.87 billion — 6.21% less than last year.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2011
City discusses budget cuts

City Hall received some good news with the taxable value estimates - property values declined less than expected. However, it still has to trim about $6 million from the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
IDA supervisors Alan Silverglat, Alan Roth, Nancy Johnson and Tom Green brainstorm options for making meetings more efficient.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
Price of reclaimed water squirts upward

Inter-district authority wants to streamline its meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Tricycle rider Freda Perrotta follows all the rules of the road, such as wearing a helmet, when she cruises down Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2011
Longboat tricycle riders want third-wheel treatment to halt

APRIL FOOLS - A new battle is pedaling its way onto Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longbeach Cafe co-owners Pete Collandra, Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly celebrated three years in business on Sunday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 4, 2017
Longbeach Cafe celebrates three years in business

The Whitney Beach Plaza restaurant opened on April 2, 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Incorporation Study Group said it will table its work regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2011
Ranch Incorporation fails straw poll

More than 56% of respondents of the straw poll voted against moving forward with the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 18, 2015
Consultant continues search for new Gulf Coast Community Foundation CEO

Spencer Stuart has released a six-page candidate and position specification in its nationwide search to find a replacement for Gulf Coast Community Foundation President and CEO Teri Hansen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Julie Mekhail and Marcia Weaver
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 3

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 3.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Gabby Halula

Gabby Halula, 18, is a senior at Sarasota High School and one of the captains of Sarasota Crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Landscape Supervisor Robert Campbell had two cypress trees removed in Greenbrook because their roots were clogging a stormwater structure. Lakewood Ranch residents already pay for stormwater.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County explores costs for improving stormwater-related services

A consultant still must recommend how to deal with neighborhoods already paying stormwater fees.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairs Chip Gaylor and Marjorie Floyd
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 27, 2015
Pique Nique Sur la Baie

Guests attended New College of Florida's Pique Nique Sur la Baie on Friday, March 17, at New College of Florida-Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
News Briefs 01.13.11

The Manatee County Government website and Utility Customer Service System will be inaccessible the evening of Jan. 14 and all day Jan. 15 as electrical work is completed at the Manatee County Administrative Center.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Foster recovers a Bayshore fumble for the Pirates. Photos by Monica Weirich Malley.
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • September 24, 2010
Pirate D shuts down Bayshore

Braden River's 23-13 win over Bayshore is the team's first victory under coach Don Purvis. It also puts them at 1-0 in the district.

  • East County
  • Sports
Supervisors Alan Haibach and Chris Hogan spoke up about the litigation with the Shores homeowners during the Oct. 26 Community Development District meeting.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 4, 2015
Waterlefe litigation with Shores residents inches toward resolution

After almost a decade of dispute, the issue of additional assessment fees may be put to rest.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.8.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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