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By Observer Staff |
June 24, 2009

Cops Corner

Police caught a Bradenton man with a stone crab and four blue crabs in a bucket.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Kent Chetlain |
June 24, 2009

Gilbert and Susan Harrell sold their Unit 263 at Grand Bay II to Linda and Glenn Miller, from Windemere, for $1,025,000. It was the largest real-estate transaction recorded on the keys during the week of June 8 through June 12.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Robin Roy |
January 4, 2010

TOP STORY, DEC.: Commissioners vary on city manager review

The mayor and the vice mayor appeared to have opposite views of how City Manager Bob Bartolotta performed last year, while the other three commissioners fell somewhere in between.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Roy |
March 4, 2010

Group endorses elected mayor

Fifteen of Sarasota's previous mayors met to discuss their ideas for a mayor directly elected by the voters, and the majority want to follow Tallahassee's example.

Sarasota
News

By Maria Amodio |
March 25, 2010

Saunders sees recovery, return to values

Longboat Key real-estate maven Michael Saunders says today's buyers have 'frugality fatigue.'

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Roy |
September 23, 2010

Charter candidates stump for votes

Many in the county view the Charter Review Board as one of the most important elected offices. The county's charter is essentially its constitution, and board members are tasked with suggesting changes to that document and places those suggestions on referenda. Two Charter Review Board races are up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election.

Sarasota
News

By Molly Schechter |
August 25, 2010

Aerobic grandma: How to successfully recondition yourself

Starting up an exercise program can be easier than you think. Use these tips from a local trainer to jump start your routine.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
September 1, 2010

Two park projects nearing completion

A renovated Jiggs Landing should open in December. Work also has begun on Bennett Park near Interstate 75.

East County
News

By Tom Thomaides |
June 16, 2010

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ranch incorporation

The growth projected over the next 10-20 years will occur regardless of incorporation. However, by becoming a city, residents would have a much more active voice in how that growth and development occurs.

East County
Opinion

By Rod Thomson |
May 20, 2010

My View: Euro-disaster worse than oil spill

We seem more willing to learn from the Gulf oil spill than from the unfolding Euro-socialist disaster. Perhaps it is the Ostrich syndrome.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Robin Roy |
June 30, 2010

City-employee perk questioned

Facing a $3 million budget deficit next year, Mayor Kelly Kirschner wants to revisit the city's comp-time policy, which allows salaried employees to accrue up to two weeks off per year.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
June 30, 2010

East County VFW holds flag-retirement ceremony

More than 150 American flags were retired from duty at a special ceremony at Camp Flying Eagle.

East County
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
June 23, 2010

So you think you can act?

How an eight-minute monologue brought A&E Editor Heidi Kurpiela back to her roots.

Arts + Culture

By Robin Roy |
June 24, 2010

City cuts jobs, reduces services

Most of the 35 job cuts come from vacant positions, but 13 employees are being laid off. The city is warning of drastic changes in services.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Roy |
May 6, 2010

Workers ask county to save their jobs

The McLeod family has been involved in a decade-long dispute with the county about its business operations on Clark Road.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
October 20, 2010

ELECTION 2010: GreyHawk Landing CDD Seat 5

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 5.

East County
News

By Robin Hartill |
August 8, 2012

Bullock recommends 1.8872 millage

The recommended millage is the rate approved by the commission as the maximum rate it will levy for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year.

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 12, 2012

Siesta fireworks amaze despite restrictions

The beach was smaller for the Fourth of July celebration this year, but worries about illegal fireworks - and some dark clouds - didn't wash out the explosive fireworks show.