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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2011
Palm-Aire tower application under consideration

A Manatee County hearing officer now is reviewing the application for Vertex Development to place a telecommunications tower in Palm-Aire.

  • East County
  • News
Nathan Benderson, founder of Benderson Development, an East County-based developer, died April 7. He was 94. File photos.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon |
  • April 11, 2012
Nathan Benderson: 'One of a Kind'

Nathan Benderson, who grew up in the Great Depression, turned a hardscrabble childhood into a lifetime of business success and unbridled philanthropy. He died April 7.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 14, 2016
Chapman Sunshine case fees may eclipse $400,000

The city of Sarasota could pay an additional $50,000 as Citizens for Sunshine’s case against Commissioner Susan Chapman moves through an appeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The number of property sales in Sarasota jumped 24% from January to February.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 16, 2011
Home inventory drops to six-year low

Realtors see the development as a sign that property values may soon rebound.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The annual soccer tournament on Labor Day brings big crowds to Premier Sports Campus.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2018
Calendar fall 2018

Fall is packed with family fun and activities for kids of all ages.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2009
Humane Society holding adoption, neutering campaigns

The pet rescue organization is hoping to find homes for as many pets as possible and also is offering discounts on neutering services through December.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 21, 2010
Short-term sand fix approved

The Town Commission approved a $225,000 budget transfer to bring 7,500 cubic yards of sand from Manatee County to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
Our View: Why not a health trust?

No one should be surprised the vast majority of attendees at Monday's Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System hearing urged the system's board to remain a not-for-profit, tax-supported community hospital system.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance recently awarded 15 college scholarships to local students.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Area Sports Alliance awards scholarships

The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance recently awarded 15 college scholarships during its 8th annual scholarship breakfast, at the University Park Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 22, 2012
Sarasota Chalk Festival for the younger set

Sarasota Chalk Festival for the younger set

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Lynn Larson was furious with a request by the former town manager to gain retirement status to gain access to the town's health insurance plan.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2013
Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request

The Longboat Key Town Commission also whittled down a list of town attorney candidates to two at Monday night's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chantal and Ed Diem
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 12, 2011
Villager gets 60-year birthday surprise

Ed Diem was truly surprised when his wife, Chantal, and several Village residents hosted a birthday party for him Jan. 5, at Bayou Tavern in Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marlow Cook
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 10, 2016
Former U.S. Senator Marlow Cook dies at 89

Former U.S. Senator Marlow Cook, 89, a Plymouth Harbor resident, died Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Officials announced the project, which featured a Design & Economic Acceleration Lab, or DEAL, in January.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2011
Ranch DEAL stalls

State College of Florida Officials are not actively working on the Design & Economic Acceleration Lab the college announced, with partners, in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2016
Walkin' down Candy Cane Lane

Willis Elementary holiday show celebrates diversity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Luck |
  • December 16, 2009
The bold and the beautiful

We announce the winners to this year's 'Light Up the Keys' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 31, 2012
About Last Night ...

The 2012 Circus Sarasota Gala left Black Tie awestruck from the high-flying performances and ornate costumes.

  • Arts + Culture
Parking Manager Mark Lyons hopes to see paid parking on downtown streets by late summer.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parking

Paid parking seems destined to return to downtown in 2017, but merchants are still mobilizing against meters on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2014
City Commission to examine Pinellas shelter statistics

Commissioners will discuss Pinellas County Sheriff's Office statistical reports regarding its regional homeless shelter at Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2010
Spoll takes mayor's chair

Commissioner George Spoll becomes mayor for the first time, while Commissioner Jim Brown is elected as vice mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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