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  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 25, 2010
Patterson celebrates victory

Incumbent County Commissioner Nora Patterson claimed 44 of 50 voting precincts from Sarasota to Osprey to defeat fellow Siesta Key resident Mark Smith in the Republican primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Chapman has maintained her belief that she did not violate any laws by attending a meeting with constituents in 2013.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2016
No Sunshine violations in Chapman case, judge rules

After a prolonged legal battle, a judge has concluded that Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the state Sunshine law in 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Nine-year-old Zoey Lipton cares for fruits and vegetables located inside EarthBoxes at B.D. Gullett Elementary School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Students use green thumbs

Gullett students learn to care for plants using EarthBoxes.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 3, 2011
INCORPORATION: Costs in a new city

For more residents, the debate regarding becoming a city comes down to finances. However, without a crystal ball, the only source of that data is the criticized Hank Fishkind feasibility study.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission will vote on a three-year teamsters contract agreement Tuesday at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2011
City's teamsters ratify contract agreement

The city's Public Works Department employees have ratified an agreement for a new three-year contract that would expire in September 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2010
Vision Plan touted as catalyst

The town's Vision Plan, which was never adopted by the Town Commission, could spur a review of the tow''s Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Our View

About that 25.8% tax hike ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

The Observer counts down the top Cops Corners from 2014.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
Battles inspire Ranch Relay

The Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life will be from 7 p.m., April 30, to 1 p.m., May 1.

  • East County
  • News
Cake jars
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2016
Have Cake, Will Travel

With its new, shippable cake jars, Heavenly Cupcakes is going mobile.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2010
Paving project postponed

Recent rainfall has postponed the beginning of a Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The schoolhouse still has original and donated desks inside. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 1, 2014
Community school house celebrates 100th birthday

Built in 1914, the Old Miakka Schoolhouse still stands as a symbol of a rural community in eastern Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
County sticks by Tara land-use decision

Manatee County commissioners last week rejected a developer's request for $1.9 million for preventing it from developing the property.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kate Honea rehearses Emily Dixon and Edward Gonzalez in her piece "Gitana Galop," which premiered this past weekend at "Theatre of Dreams."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 28, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'Theatre of Dreams'

Opening up the 23rd season of the Sarasota Ballet with a program featuring the works of its own dancers in 'Theatre of Dreams' was a great way to kick-off what's expected to be a knock-out year for the ballet company.

  • Arts + Culture
A version of developer Harvey Vengroff’s plans for a massive injection of affordable housing into the city, reviewed by the county in June. Advocates say a lack of affordable housing is impeding economic development.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 15, 2015
Report decries lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County

Costs associated with the problem will be passed on to everyone, advocates say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Movie Guide

Don't miss these upcoming films.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy Sarasota Audubon Society. The Sarasota Audubon Society is featuring artwork by children to showcase the educational nature programs offered.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 1, 2014
Sarasota participates in #GivingTuesday

Find out the meaning behind the hashtag #GivingTuesday and how you can help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy students Gabriella Costa, Alex Ruschau, Melanie Mason, Kevin Moody and Payton Hensonn each earned a perfect score on a section of the SAT. Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
ODA students ink perfect scores

Five students at The Out-of-Door Academy earned perfect scores on portions of the SAT college entrance exam.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Toast to Tiny's

Tiny's of Longboat Key closed March 31. But customers couldn't say 'goodbye' without one final party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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