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  • By Kathy Bolam |
  • September 23, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charter review candidate responds

Your stated view of the Bolam/Dent issue was that "Bolam is taking the standard way out by blaming someone else." I would like to add a few more facts to the mix, and then tell me if you think I am taking the standard way out.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners decided parking will be prohibited on the north side of Old Stickney Point Road.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 8, 2018
County blocks parking on part of Old Stickney Point Road

Safety issues outweighed the three spots being debated for the commission, but a proposed lot could provide more parking nearby.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bunny Skirboll, Edward Carraway, Loring Smith and Kathy Maybee
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • November 21, 2013
Compeer program celebrates its volunteers at appreciation tea

Board members and staff of Coastal Behavioral Healthcare held an appreciation tea Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Glasser Schoenbaum Center, for the volunteers in the Compeer program - a way to thank volunteers for their gift of friendship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Barry McDonnell and Spencer Schultz both took last season off to focus on their individual games. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2014
Back in action

Seniors Barry McDonnell and Spencer Schultz seek a fourth-consecutive Class 3A state championship in November.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key’s registered voters will decide March 15 whether to power up or cut the power to a $20.5 million neighborhood and side street power pole and utilities undergrounding project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2015
Neighborhood undergrounding referendum surges forward

The future of Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities is on the line for a March ballot, but some worry about the funding split.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill and Judy Carman. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
50 years of wedded bliss

Longboat Key residents Bill and Judy Carman recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married July 27, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Mich., and honeymooned on Mackinaw Island, Mich.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Town searches for sand help

The possibility of getting dredged sand from Longboat Pass is being met with federal obstacles and a lengthy timeline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2014
Going the distance

Sarasota High runners Emily Harding and Angelina Grebe are seeking to continue their cross-country success on the track this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The county instituted new rules at the Selby Library prohibiting certain behavior July 10.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2016
Library concerns highlight city, county homeless divide

Sarasota County is addressing complaints regarding illegal behavior at the County Administration Building and Selby Library, but the topic has revived tensions regarding a come-as-you-are homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Suntide Island Beach Club brought in sandbags to enhance the dunes during Tropical Storm Colin.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2016
Lido residents monitor sand erosion

After losing another chunk of sand following Tropical Storm Colin, Lido Key residents are anxious for a long-term solution to their shoreline woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Miller of Cannons Marina will serve as this year's grand marshal.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 23, 2017
David Miller to lead Freedom Fest as grand marshal

The owner of Cannons Marina grew up on Longboat Key and loves seeing the community gather at Freedom Fest each year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lectric Limos, owned by Dennis Abbey, manufactures electric low-speed vehicles, including a pair used by the Tampa Police Department
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
VIDEO: Downtown advocates test new circulator vehicle

A low-speed vehicle is traveling through the heart of Sarasota today as part of an ongoing effort to find a fleet for a proposed downtown circulator route.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Duffy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2013
Irishman Paul Duffy hosts Irish tribute to St. Partick's Day March 10

Paul Duffy sat down with the Observer and spoke about his upcoming concert in honor of his homeland.

  • Arts + Culture
Born and raised in Sarasota, Smith grew up boxing with his father, China Smith Sr., and playing football.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 24, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: China Smith

'The People's Champ' is a native of Sarasota. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2012
Town offers fire contract with 3% raise

The town of Longboat Key is offering firefighters a raise, but it is willing to go to impasse concerning the pension issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The agreement codifies a standard for sheltering individuals at the Salvation Army.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 22, 2017
City, ACLU settle homelessness case

An agreement outlines the conditions under which the city will offer shelter to homeless individuals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nine-year-old Connor O’Neill played goalie for the Manasota Monsters.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2011
Monster Mash

The Manasota Monsters, a youth travel lacrosse team for ages U9 and U11, formed last month, while the Manasota Lacrosse Club started its sixth summer season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 29, 2016
ManaSota 88 sues Sarasota County over Whole Foods approval

The not-for-profit pins the county for alleged inconsistency with the comprehensive plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2017
Mustangs softball lights up scoreboard after power outage, beats Pirates 10-4

Lakewood Ranch hit four home runs on the night.

  • East County
  • Sports
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