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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2010
Turner wants to shift more power to manager

City Commissioner Terry Turner wants to change the city charter to require that all positions report to the city manager.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2015
Olympic planners use Benderson as row model

Rowing officials say Benderson Park's designs are a gold standard for the Tokyo Olympics.

  • East County
  • News
Mrs. Turt Lee approaches the water.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 11, 2015
Mote returns loggerhead turtle to the sea

Mote released Mrs. Turt Lee on May 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Denise Kowal emailed commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson Dec. 2 to explain details of the grant and to ask for the assistance.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Chalk Fest seeks partnership

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal has asked the County Commission to partner with her on an application for an arts grant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Bradtmueller is 17-years-old and sang “Undo it” by Carrie Underwood
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Sarasota's Got Talent

Sarasota's Got Talent - plain and simple. The Fourth Annual Sarasota's Got Talent preliminaries Saturday, Sept. 22 at Plymouth Harbor made the case. There were contestants from age five up to the age where it's not polite to ask. And the stage was littered with a variety of acts and talent.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2011
Miss Manatee softball wins All-Star Championship

The Miss Manatee Softball 13 and up All-Star team won the NSA Rec Ball Fast Pitch Softball All-Star Championship May 13-14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Briefs

County improves its budget forecast; New College has eight Fulbright scholars; Sarasota real-estate sales stay strong

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
FDOT Project Engineer Kevin Ingle and FDOT District 1 Spokesperson Robin Stublen talk with attendees.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2014
VIDEO: FDOT hosts forum on interchange

More than 200 people attended a public meeting on proposed Interstate 75/University Parkway improvements.

  • East County
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 28, 2010
The Language of Love

For entrepreneur Piero Rivolta, writing romance novels is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

  • Arts + Culture
Siesta Key residents have rallied against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' plans to dredge Big Pass.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 5, 2015
Sarasota County moves ahead with Lido study

The county will pay Atkins North America Inc. $49,000 to review the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ plans to mine Big Pass to renourish Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Republican Marie Nisco defeated Ray Porter by roughly 5% points to take the District 5 seat on the Charter Review Board in 2008.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 16, 2014
Democrat enters County Commission race

If 56-year-old Ray Porter qualifies in the race for the District 4 seat, it would mean a closed primary for Sarasota County voters.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Saks Fifth Avenue sign was attached to the exterior of the mall this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 16, 2014
Michael Kors commits to new mall

Z Gallerie also committed to the Mall at University Town Center this week according to building permits.

  • East County
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  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 30, 2016
Democratic precinct captain candidates clash over sample ballot campaign tactic on Longboat Key

Challenger Dr. Doreen Dupont claims 'illegal' sample ballot used by incumbents

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aeolus Quartet
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 13, 2013
RIAF Review: Stephen Prutsman & The Aeolus Quartet

Pianist/composer Stephen Prutsman put together a charming score that he and the Aeolus Quartet performed live, while we were sent hurtling through time to a gentler, funnier and, yes, more ingenious way of life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 19, 2016
Uber, Lyft aim to suppress Sarasota Airport trip logs

The two rideshare companies have asked for a temporary injunction to block public record requests regarding trip logs to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community news and Notes

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2010
Lady Mustangs dominate Lady Knights

Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer continued its winning ways against Tampa Robinson in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents should continue to pay close attention to local news media for updates on the situation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2012
Sarasota County Water Reclamation Facilities reaching treatment capacity

Residents are urged to reduce water usage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2012
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