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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 24, 2014
School District's millage rate falls for the first time in three years

Although the Sarasota County School District's millage rate is proposed to be reduced this year, its revenues are still projected to increase because of rising property values.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The playground at Payne Park is the only significant amenity the city has added to one of its parks since the late-2000s, staff said at a workshop Monday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2015
City signals interest in securing parks funding

At a workshop Monday, the City Commission discussed potential funding sources to help maintain - and improve - the city's parks and recreation offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key : Obituaries

Frederick Gentner and John "Jack" Nothacker died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 3, 2011
District 1 candidates battle for North Sarasota

This is the final installment of District 1 candidate interviews; District 1 candidates Dorfman and Holland were interviewed last week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
"My main characters are resilient and strong. It doesn't mean they aren't worried, threatened or scared to death, but they figure it out and no one comes in and saves them," Mary Jane Clark says. (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 8, 2014
Killer Instinct

There's almost always a smart, strong leading character who has to save herself in the face of a killer in Mary Jane Clark's mystery thrillers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2009
Barbecue shop robbed at gunpoint

The Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q in the East County was robbed late Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
A total of four candidates is coming Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 to Sarasota to be interviewed by the Sarasota city commissioners and residents.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2012
City manager candidate: Edward 'Ed' Mitchell

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected now include two Florida city manager candidates. This is the last of three city managers the Sarasota Observer has profiled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 26, 2016
Film review: 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople'

The hunt is on in this delightful action comedy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 28, 2013
Manatee County to consider ordinance calling for sales tax hike vote for indigent health care

Manatee County commissioners voted 5-2 Thursday, to consider an ordinance calling for a referendum asking voters to OK a half-cent sales tax increase to pay for indigent health care.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • July 6, 2017
Music review: 'Voices of Freedom'

Choral Artists of Sarasota's annual Fourth of July concert shines brighter than just patriotic fanfare.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Anthony Limoncelli is a featured soloist during the Key Chorale's performance.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 27, 2019
Key Chorale's festival honors heroes

The Sarasota Chorale Festival focused on local first responders.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The In2Care trap must be put in shaded areas for maximum effectiveness.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 6, 2018
Mosquito control test on Longboat seems to work, residents say

A mosquito control experiment on the north end of Longboat Key seems to be keeping the number of mosquitos at a manageable level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executive Chef Steve Cook, Manager Nina Teschberg and founder/owner Terry Ryan.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 27, 2012
EDIBLES: A new restaurant experience comes to the Sarasota area

The recently opened Carmel Cafe is a mold-breaker. The food is "modern Mediterranean" - a fusion of favorites from countries including Italy, Spain, France, Morocco and Greece. The decor is modern moderation

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
Key Real Estate: St. Armands home sells for $1.2 million

Sales increased to seven for the week of June 7 through June 11 from four during the previous week, which was shortened by the Memorial Day holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 30, 2017
Opera patrons get taste of downtown

Guests took the stage at the Sarasota Opera to sample food from the best of downtown Sarasota's restaurant scene.

  • Black Tie
The state grant will go in part to further Embracing Our Difference's annual art display in downtown Sarasota. Photo courtesy of Embracing Our Difference.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 24, 2017
Embracing Our Differences receives latest grant

The Sarasota nonprofit received $20,000 to further its art education programs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 26, 2019
Forks & Corks rescheduled due to weather

The annual outdoor wine festival will be held May 5.

  • Black Tie
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • February 4, 2015
Let's Talk Looks: Three tips for professional-quality makeup

Let's Talk Looks: Three tips for professional-quality makeup

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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