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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Our View

Don't cave, commissioners

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 30, 2017
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 30, 2010
Mote works with National Aquarium, Johns Hopkins on study

The study will analyze the pre- and post-Deepwater Horizon oil spill impact status of Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After two days of departmental budget presentations, commissioners approved a preliminary operating millage rate not to exceed 3.1728 by a 3-2 vote.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2013
Preliminary city millage rate rises

Concluding two days of budget workshops, the City Commission narrowly approved a preliminary millage rate for 2013-14 that represents an 8.48% increase over last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Historic cottage sees major move

A 1920s Sarasota cottage-style home located on Floyd Street was recently saved from demolition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although he told the commission he would withdraw his application for an apartment complex, Harvey Vengroff is willing to reconsider — as long as the city doesn't require inspections of his property.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2016
Inspection request puts Vengroff apartments in jeopardy

Harvey Vengroff says he will withdraw his affordable housing plans if the city demands annual inspections, but staff believes a compromise is still possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The artwork was reported stolen from the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's midrise building.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 28, 2014
$100k worth of artwork stolen from Colony

Former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber reported the pieces missing from his unit July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marie Féret stars as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's lesser-known sibling in "Mozart’s Sister." 2Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 26, 2011
Film Review: 'Mozart's Sister'

Is genius genetic? It seems to be so in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's family.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Triathlon & Duathlon begins at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2014
Organizers seek volunteers for Longboat Key Triathlon

The race takes place at 7:30 a.m. May 18, at the Islandside section of the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 7, 2016
Florida citrus pioneer dies

Bill Mixon, 87, was a driving force behind Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Neal, president of Neal Communities, said the last week in February was the busiest — up 40% from the same time last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2012
East County developer reports record home sales

Home builder Neal Communities sold 54 homes - the most in a single month in a decade - in February.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lisa Camuto

Braden River Elementary School's Lisa Camuto grew up eating plenty of Spanish food. This recipe for picadillo is one her own family has enjoyed for years.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 11, 2009
Film review: 'The Men Who Stare at Goats'

In George Clooney's new film, "The Men Who Stare at Goats," he proves that being funny is an art form, one in which winks and nods are not required.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2012
Country Club West changes its manager

Country Club West will no longer contract with the Inter-District Authority for property management services, starting Jan. 1.

  • East County
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 2, 2013
Season opens for Gulf Red Snapper

Fisherman can now try their hand at catching red snapper in state and federal waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 4, 2010
Roundabout ahead of schedule

The Five Points roundabout is taking form quickly, and if the current pace continues, it will completed before its deadline.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The former mayors gathered for an event at the Federal Building Thursday morning.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2015
Former mayors rally against partisanship in city election

At an event Thursday, 10 former Sarasota mayors spoke in support of two sitting City Commissioners and against the intrusion of political parties into the nonpartisan commission race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura, J.T. and John Lapcyzk, with June Haberle and Bailey Olbur
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Sand Cay carves out fun

Easter weekend festivities at Sand Cay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Perfect pergola!

Braden River Middle School's Joanne Torlucci should probably be a contestant on 'The Price is Right.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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