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  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
Parade struggles with funding

The city told Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix organizers that it will not pay the $6,500 needed for police protection for the event. Organizers say they will not beg for the money. at the last minute.

  • Sarasota
  • News
I Grow My Own Veggies
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 24, 2011
Urban Sarasota gardens cultivate interest

Junior League's Simply Sarasota Kitchen Festival kicks off March 30 and runs through April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor George Spoll expressed concern with taxpayers getting a shock when their tax bills double in another year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 13, 2010
Commission passes 1.8872 millage rate

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget that includes that includes a town manager-recommended tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Murf Klauber endorses the future of his new resort  and encourages unit owners to partake in the naturist trial period.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Company shows naked ambition

APRIL FOOLS - The operators of three Florida nudist resorts has made a serious offer to settle the Colony dispute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Our View: No-kill policy laudable, risky

In a perfect world, we would not have to kill unwanted dogs and cats. In case it is not painfully clear every day, this is not a perfect world.

  • East County
  • Opinion
During a two-week camp this winter, 32 area students in grades three through 10 created an eight-minute science fiction film titled “Color Me Invisible,” which pushes the theme of being true to yourself.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
Inspired Minds gives students a voice

The program will host a red-carpet event and screening, during which the kids will premiere their new film, 'Color Me Invisible.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2010
NBA ref Bob Delaney launches campaign for overseas soldiers

Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, an NBA referee and former undercover agent, is asking for donations of clothing with familiar logos - whether name-brand drinks or sports team logos - for an upcoming drive.

  • East County
  • News
"A lot of people joked that LST stood for 'large, slow target," says U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley as he looks through photos of tank landing ships like the USS LST-50, which he was stationed on during World War II.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 10, 2010
Veteran looks back on military career

On the eve of Veterans Day, Longboater and U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley looks back on his experience during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This lot on Higel Avenue boasts deep-water access to Sarasota Bay, a unique feature driving demand for land.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 2, 2012
Vacant lots hot on Siesta Key

The scars from the housing crash are beginning to fade from the Key as empty land plots begin changing hands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The remaining four candidates in the race to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort were announced last week.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 17, 2011
Eliminated Colony developer takes his case to unit owners

A week after the Colony Association Board revealed its final four redevelopment candidates, one developer said he wants another shot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After an emergency meeting Monday afternoon, Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle was dismissed of his town manager duties. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 18, 2011
Commission removes Hogle from acting town manager role

Hogle was dismissed from the role over concerns about his handling of a situation involving Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2009
Doggie dining program receives extension

County commissioners voted Tuesday to renew for another five years the doggie dining program, which allows dogs in outdoor areas of a restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2009
Town works to restore beach

Public Works Director Juan Florensa said the loss of a beach near the North Shore Road beach access is now a threat to the road and town utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County placed eight barricades secured by sand bags near the collapsed asphalt on Beach Road, which it plans to temporarily repair.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
Beach Road considered for CIP

Sarasota County will temporarily repair the cracked road near Beach Access 3 and determine if it can free up funding for a permanent solution to the erosion problem.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill |
  • December 4, 2013
Commission changes ULI committee makeup

The committee will have five citizens, two commissioners and two PZB members - a balance that concerns some.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 7, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
Lee Fox
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Fox, board disagree on SOS departure

Lee Fox says the Save Our Seabirds Board fired her, but board officials insist she rejected an extension of her contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The straw poll question will be : "Do you favor submitting a bill to the Florida Legislature to consider the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch as a city?"
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Straw poll seeks Lakewood Ranch residents' opinion

Lakewood voters will receive straw poll ballots regarding incorporation beginning this week.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Suspect's arrest relieves Lakewood residents

George Hand has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion July 26 in Edgewater. Hand also is the key suspect in a similar incident.

  • East County
  • News
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