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Water and sewer impact fees were suspended during a slow time for development in the city. With construction on the rise, the city will consider restoring those fees.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 15, 2016
City considers restoring water and sewer impact fees

In 2011, the city agreed to suspend the fee on new developments for more than a decade. With the building climate improving, the City Commission will discuss reversing that decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 6, 2016
Shanah Tovah

Local temples celebrate Rosh Hashanah Sunday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High named Rod Dragash its athletics director on Aug. 7. Dragash previously served as Booker’s AD for six years before resigning in 2016. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Holly Rizzo and William E. Masuck star in "Miss Saigon." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 10, 2013
Theater Review: 'Miss Saigon'

More than 20 years since its Broadway debut, "Miss Saigon" remains emotionally affecting.

  • Arts + Culture
The rear patio is private and offers a great place to relax. The Samets consider their backyard an extra room of their home.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 20, 2013
Home & Garden: Outdoor room

Norman and Sylvia Samet moved in September 2001 into their Longboat Key home. The couple spends "six months and one day" each year on Longboat Key. The rest of the year is spent in Greensboro, N.C.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Recently, Keith Davey, lead advocate of Lakewood Ranch incorporation, announced with a flourish that Florida State University has approved the Fishkind feasibility study, the much-debated study that concludes that incorporation is financially feasible.

  • East County
  • News
Gabriel Kompothecras focuses on the ball and his competition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Sports Club Jamboree

Children ages 3 to 8 raced up and down fields Sept. 6 at Payne Park during Suncoast Sports Club Inc.'s Jamboree soccer event. Teams sported marine life names, such as Dolphins and Sail Fish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 20, 2014
Slipstream moves to F1 in Schools World Finals

F1 in Schools race team, Slipstream, clinches a spot in the World Finals in November.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 19, 2017
SPARCC gathers for auxiliary luncheon

SPARCC gathers for auxiliary luncheon

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 19, 2011
Ranch kicks off first flag football tourney

Lakewood Ranch is accepting teams to compete in its family friendly Flag Football Experience Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won 2015 Rock for a Cause competition and took home a check for $1,500.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks band submissions

The 3rd annual Rock for a Cause is looking for local bands and music acts for the Nov. 12 event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cafe Baci gets witty with marquee.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
And that's what it's all about

Cafe Baci has fun with marquee phrases.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Rule change brings in new family members

Earlier this spring, Windward Bay's board of directors voted to allow owners two small pets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 23, 2016
UPDATE: Cleaning chemicals cause Planned Parenthood evacuation

After the Planned Parenthood facility on Central Avenue was locked down this morning, officials say workers should be able to return to the building this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2010
Organic Living Fair will help green lifestyles grow

According to Grant's Gardens and WaterWise Solutions owner Grant Beatt, property managers and residents face a number of problems when it comes to sustainable landscaping and water conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week’s edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat 1.11.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
GCFOA seeks officials

The Gulf Coast Football Officials Association will hold informational meetings May 2 and May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
It will be their second head-to-head race after Larry Grossman lost a 2015 election to Jack Daly by 1,295 to 505 votes.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 21, 2016
Longboat Key Town Commission race certified

It will be their second head-to-head race after Grossman lost a 2015 election to Daly by 1,295 to 505 votes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 4, 2011
OBSERVED: To incorporate or not? That is the question

In my 11 years with the East County Observer, no single decision has carried as much weight as the one of whether Lakewood Ranch should become its own city.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Contributing Authors |
  • September 13, 2018
When It Comes to Heart Health, Knowledge Can Save a Life

When It Comes to Heart Health, Knowledge Can Save a Life

  • Health
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