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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 28, 2022
The Observer's 2022 primary election recommendations

CEO Matt Walsh shares his recommendations for races in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The majority of SCAT's bus routes utilize the downtown transfer station. With the transfer station already working at capacity at certain times of the day, possibilities for expansion have been identified.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 28, 2016
SCAT analyzes downtown transfer station move

Although the transit service doesn't anticipate relocating the downtown transfer station anytime soon, the city wants to hear the county's plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
IPOC offers 11th-hour compromise

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White offered a compromise to the Town Commission Wednesday that calls for a scaled-back hotel and the elimination of the golf course condominium towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jeanine Stebbins, Riley Helm and Nejama Gomez of Blue Dolphin.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 10, 2018
Longboat gears up for seasonal residents

Sprucing up and planning taking place in Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 2, 2019
The Longboat Key Historical Society tries making history repeat itself

Michael Drake is leading the effort to finally purchase land for the historical society museum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Downtown advocate Forrest Shaw hopes an overlay would bolster redevelopment on the edge of downtown, such as the old Scotty’s Hardware property across from Payne Park.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
DID considers expansion

The proposal for an expanded tax district and overlay area is linked to a projected streetcar project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key residents attended an informational forum last week at which Unicorp National Developments President Chuck WhIttall answered questions in advance of a March 14 referendum on expanding density at the Colony.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Colony developer releases traffic study

An analysis shows the proposal to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will reduce traffic. But how, exactly?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roger Pettingell is the top Coldwell Banker agent in Florida for the third time. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Star seller: Roger Pettingell

Roger Pettingell was the top-ranked agent in 2012 on the Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service in total volume and the top-ranked Coldwell Banker agent in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jim Brown, middle, cast the deciding vote Monday that approved two additional retirement incentives for general employees before their pension plan is frozen next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Commission approves DROP and early-retirement incentives

A DROP option and an early-retirement incentive the town approved last week for general employees will cost the town $1,937,190 over 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I'm in no hurry to retire," says Asolo Rep production manager Victor Meyrich, who this year celebrated his 43rd season with the company. "I have a great stake in this whole operation."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 30, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: A Major Production

Asolo Rep production manager Victor Meyrich is sitting pretty these days, thanks to statewide recognition for his work and a new million-dollar production center.

  • Arts + Culture
Sandy Loevner heads up the Florida Winefest — this year's festival will include hot-air balloons, making it the only festival of its kind in the state. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2013
View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

In her 15th year as board president, Sandy Loevner is helping one of the country's largest non-profit charity events continue to soar.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Jim Brown, center, cast the deciding vote Monday that approved two additional retirement incentives for general employees before their pension plan is frozen next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Brown: 'The toughest decision I've had to make on the commission'

A Longboat Key Town Commission-approved DROP option and an early-retirement incentive for general employees will cost the town $1,937,190 over 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Buchter speaks at a 2013 event celebrating the construction of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Selby Gardens CEO announces retirement

Thomas Buchter, who has served as the president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens since 2009, announced that he plans to retire in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hannah Figueras, Madelyn Kumar, Domenic Aluise, Victoria Sinclair and Merritt Kendzior are eager to compete. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 31, 2014
Top Stories - East County: November

East County students left today for the F1 in Schools World Finals.

  • East County
  • News
Cassie Lloyd, Leila Parks and Gemma Zapatha checked out the arctic fox exhibit.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2011
Braden River third-graders enjoy zoo tour

Third-grade students at Braden River Elementary School today made a special trip to the zoo without leaving the comforts of their school campus. After researching an animal and creating a diorama of it in its natural habitat, each student shared what he'd learned with children from visiting classrooms and also visited the "zoos" set up in other classrooms to collect data and learn about other animals.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 14, 2019
Let's Start the Show

The Observer has a new Black Tie reporter. Learn all about Harry Sayer.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota police investigating suspicious death

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a suspicious death this morning after finding a body behind a building in the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Angelo LaFrese gives the bicep curls his all during a voluntary workout.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2018
High school weight rooms reflect changes in philosophy, scale

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high school football reflect changes that have taken place in the weight room over the last 20 years. Mustangs coach Chris Culton, strength coach Graham Anderson and BRHS strength coach Richard Lansky dish on the changes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
Rain continues in Lakewood Ranch

Residents of Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding East County community have continued to see strong winds and rain today.

  • East County
  • News
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