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By Observer Staff |
February 2, 2011

Letters to the editor

Long-term success of rail line should be determined

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
September 8, 2011

Residents lukewarm to No. 1 Beach signs

To get around zoning restrictions, county staff has created and erected at SCAT stops on the Key a version of a No. 1 Beach sign that business owners and the island's county commissioner find aesthetically displeasing.

Siesta Key
News

By Rick Wielgorecki |
September 8, 2011

Home & Garden: Pick the right plants

Here are some tips about what to look for when you're at the nursery choosing plants for your landscape. As you consider possible purchases, select cultivars with brightly colored leaves and/or flowers.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 15, 2011

Wayfinding system issues begin to arise

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company proposing a free downtown Wi-Fi system may have some competition from other companies.

Sarasota
News

By Rod Thomson |
August 17, 2011

My View: Let's all go Follywood!

The lemming-like rush to try to lure Hollywood filmmakers to Sarasota and Manatee counties is costly, ineffective and a little embarrassing.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
September 22, 2011

School board gets news of $14 million hole in next budget year

After approving its fiscal year 2012 budget, the Sarasota County School Board Tuesday examined early projections for revenues and expenses in 2013, including a projected shortfall of $14.5 million.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 25, 2011

Our View: Tourism numbers tell tale

The most recent tourism numbers demonstrate more than ever the critical importance of focusing on beach health and appropriate parking and lodging facilities for tourism.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 6, 2011

FULL STORY: Garage murals approved

With a 3-2 vote Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a $25,000 Palm Avenue parking garage mural project.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
September 28, 2011

Ranch DEAL stalls

State College of Florida Officials are not actively working on the Design & Economic Acceleration Lab the college announced, with partners, in January.

East County
News

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

By Robin Roy |
May 12, 2011

Nesting birds ruffle some feathers

Hundreds of wading birds have made two golf course islands home and are disturbing nearby residents, who object to the noise, mess and smell. The Oaks Club has come up with a plan to accommodate both the natural setting and area development.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 4, 2011

News Briefs

Additional pipe inspections to come; Where the sidewalk ends on Longboat Key; Longbeach peafowl flock will be reduced; Klauber pays past assessments; Commission discusses federal funding; and Meetings & agendas.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
May 18, 2011

Our View: Punt the pension operation

The evidence just keeps piling up that the town of Longboat Key should not be in the pension business.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robin Roy |
May 19, 2011

Benches to be removed from park

Citizens say taking away six benches from Selby Five Points Park did nothing to stop transients from gathering and monopolizing the remaining three benches, so the commission will take away all the park's benches.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 19, 2011

News Briefs

Vice mayor seeks to delay paid parking; Siesta Key bridge work schedule set; Senior Friendship Centers founder dies; and Meetings & agendas.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Roy |
April 7, 2011

From homes to hotels?

If a legislative bill is approved, residential areas on Sarasota's barrier islands could see single-family homes converted into short-term rental properties.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
September 29, 2010

Lakewood Arts Council announces inaugural event

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, will hold its first concert event Oct. 1.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 16, 2011

News Briefs

Volunteer Lew Simon appointed to state boards; Dredging project near Jewfish Key in the works; Commissioner Whitmore proposes mayoral meeting; Corrections