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Mike Moran has led the effort to end the countywide business tax that directly supports the EDC of Sarasota County.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 10, 2024
Business tax repeal divides county commissioners

With two board members opposed, Mike Moran completes his 'eight-year journey' to end the nominal business tax that directly supports the EDC of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blue Oyster Cult's Eric Bloom sings at Premier Sports Campus in January, 2017. Lakewood Ranch still has no amphitheater or events center.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2024
Manatee County does well on roads, flunks wetland protections

Our columnist responds to Manatee County's online survey.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2024
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 1, 2018
Furthering his education

Code Enforcement Officer collects diploma and honors in graduation ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 6, 2024
Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program

Mike and Lynn Madden will teach a three-part series at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, to help retirees protect themselves in unexpected situations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Market on Longboat Key was a hit when it debuted about two years ago.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 17, 2023
Market on Longboat Key returns, now with preorders for baked goods

After a one-year hiatus, the outdoor market will set up shop on the Town Center Green once a month from December to April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Resident considers legal action over Battie's racism accusations
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 22, 2024
Resident considers legal action over Battie's racism accusations

Sarasota Commissioner Kyle Battie held up an alleged Facebook post as basis for allegations against a private citizen, whose attorney says litigation against Battie will be pursued.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Planning board asks for parking direction

A subcommittee recommends limiting the number of boat trailers parked at residences, but what defines a parking space remains unclear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputy Director of Development Services Denise Greer stands by for questions, as Robert Giarraputo looks at a map of his neighborhood. Giarraputo attended the workshop to offer input on Manatee County's comprehensive plan.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 29, 2023
Residents offer opinions on shaping Manatee development plan

Workshops were held to ask citizens on what they'd like to see in the plan moving forward.

  • East County
  • News
District 72 candidate Alyssa Gay tells the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club why she is a solid candidate for the Florida House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2024
District 72 Republican candidates launch campaigns

Lakewood Ranch Republican Club provides a forum to meet its party's candidates.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sharon Meier and Mimi Dolan
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 5, 2024
Longboat natives share what it was like to grow up on the Key

Sharon Meier and her sister Mimi Dolan recreated a photo of them growing up on the island taken 50 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 11, 2010
City to discuss pension reductions

Lowering the retirement payout for both police and general city employees could save taxpayers more than $230 million.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch library is located at 16410 Rangeland Parkway.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library aims for January opening

Forty-two pallets of books have arrived in anticipation of the library opening in January.

  • East County
  • News
Kathie Williams, Alan Williams, Sheila Loccisano and Barry Levine pose with The Golden Paddle after the Bayfront Park team won the challenge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 26, 2024
Two pickleball groups go head-to-head in first Island Challenge

Players from Bayfront Park and the Longboat Key Club faced off in the first Island Challenge, which both groups hope to continue annually.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos taken when a marine patrol boat was sent to investigate the issue in Nov. 2021. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2022
Town considers water navigability responsibility

The commission opted to ask town staff to investigate the effect of townwide change to boat size rules due to complaints of a boat impeding a canal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction of the $132 million Mote SEA is on schedule for opening by the end of 2024.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 31, 2024
$700 million worth of Sarasota projects take shape

Project leaders update the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce on the expected cultural and economic impacts of Mote, The Bay and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been abandoned for more than seven years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat Colony application approved for expedited hearing schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board and the Town Commission are scheduled to hear, and decide on, the application for developing the former site of the Colony before town elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The site of Centennial Park, the location of the 10th Street boat ramps and parking area slated for future expansion and improvements as part of The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 23, 2023
Zoning changes clear The Bay for Canal District planning

Boaters worry about ramp and parking obstacles as plans are developed for the park's Canal District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A partnership with the city of Sarasota would turn Payne Park auditorium into the new home of The Sarasota Players.
  • By William Skaggs |
  • April 18, 2024
Sarasota Players committed to community

The CEO of The Sarasota Players writes that his organization is focused on entertaining, educating and engaging.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A rendering of the new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion on the campus of SMH-Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2024
$16 million donated to SMH Jellison Cancer Institute

Susan Milman has now given $21 million in support of the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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