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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 3, 2009
County looks to reduce overtime

Sarasota County officials say they've made a concerted effort to cut overtime costs. While some departments are seeing success, others have incurred more overtime than last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Bob Morris

His group's plans to develop one of the most sought after pieces of property in Sarasota are expected to take shape this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lido Pool is open daily except for Mondays. Passes to use the pool can be purchased daily, seasonally or annually.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 13, 2011
Residents fight for Lido Pool

Hoping to keep the popular public pool open year-round, the Lido Key Residents Association is enlisting the help of city commissioners and fellow residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 25, 2011
Thanksgiving theater luncheon benefits homeless veterans

Local government representatives, faith leaders and community members presented a theater luncheon to benefit Sarasota's homeless.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2013
Big budget, questionable results for police

City police receive almost $30 milllion in the proposed 2013-14 budget, but the department has fallen short compared to other municipalities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 20, 2015
School board votes to reinstate impact fees

In a 3-2 vote, the board approved impact fees on new homes that have been under moratorium for five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 14, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Sordid Lives'

For a glimpse at 'Sordid Lives,' check out The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • May 21, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is coming up next week, and everybody seems excited about their plans for the three-day weekend.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 8, 2014
Business Briefs

Chiles Group fights childhood hunger; Harry's to reopen after six-week summer break; Your Fitness Instructor opens gym to the public

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Letters to the editor

Outgoing Mayor Spoll should be commended for leadership; SmartMoney magazine gets it wrong on gold; Town should create state-of-the-art bikeways; Thanks to all who made fashion show a success; Thankful Scott averted high-speed rail wreck; Flight path opposition shows entitlement mentality

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Our View

Have a chuckle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Beverly Meadows and Cecily Shar–Whitehill enjoy the bird colony. They like watching the birds fly in at sunset.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 31, 2013
The Oaks Club residents battle about birds

Residents at The Oaks Club have debated for two years about the removal of Brazilian pepper trees, home to 1,600 birds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Jean has an aura around her," says Iain Webb. "When I first got here, I attended a luncheon and all you could hear were people whispering Jean's name, and then suddenly the doors opened and there she was. She has that charisma."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 16, 2011
Prima on a pedestal

On the eve of the Sarasota Ballet's 20th anniversary gala, founder Jean Weidner gets ready for her standing ovation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Neal Communities raises $21,800 for Gullett

Coordinated by B.D. Gullett Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization, the Neal Communities Golf Challenge held Sept. 12th at University Park Country Club attracted 60 golfers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 28, 2015
Tiny treasure

An elegant cottage in Southside Village has a surprising past.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2010
Town creates pipeline Web site

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will cause temporary pedestrian and vehicular delays through September 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Darlene Stewart will have her work exhibited for the first time during the Lakewood Ranch Art Club's group exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Ranch Art Club debuts exhibit

More than a dozen members of the Lakewood Ranch Art Club will have their work displayed at ArtCenter Manatee.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of touchdowns quarterback Evan Wilson threw in The Out-of-Door Academy's 42-20 victory over St. Stephen's Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
Penguin flock leaves mark on Mote staff

There was turmoil when an escaped penguin was seen floating in the water, away from its Penguin Island exhibit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2009
Commission discusses the budget at special meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed everything from millage rates to The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside redevelopment application at two special meetings Thursday, Aug. 27, at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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