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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Our View: City financially out of touch

Three out of five Sarasota City Commissioners and city staff still do not get it: The city must keep prioritizing and cutting costs, not raise taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Food for thought

East County mom Amy Meese is helping to create a brighter holiday season for children in need.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 31, 2012
Sarasota County sees increase in parking tickets issued

According to Sarasota County records of weekly parking violations, by location, from Feb. 1 to May 1, there has been a rise in ticket distribution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd., currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, is the planned site of a 9-to-10 story hotel.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2014
Commissioners approve Main Street hotel proposal

The Sarasota County Commission approved a land-swap deal that will allow for the development of a 150-room Kimpton Hotel at Main Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of matches The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team lost in its 7-0 victory over Riverview Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Ranch senior wins National Merit Scholarship

Lakewood Ranch High School senior Juntao Zhu was recently awarded a National Merit Scholarship from the University of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Town Hall will host three separate Longboat Key Town Commission meetings today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 24, 2012
Commission reviews Colony this morning

Longboat Key commissioners have three meetings today to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, a future sand project and the budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2010
School board discusses class-size impacts

Manatee County School District officials tonight will hold a public hearing to discuss how they will meet class-size amendment restrictions this fall.

  • East County
  • News
Key lime truffle, cake pop and cupcake at Heavenly Cupcakes
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
Florida's key fruit

When someone visits our area, it's likely they'll order Key lime pie as the perfect ending to his or her meal (usually consisting of fresh fish).

  • Arts + Culture
Lift Station 87 is partially constructed underground, but the design was revised after commissioners requested a building capable of withstanding a Category 3 storm surge.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 27, 2014
City Commission to consider lift station design

On Monday, the City Commission will decide whether to approve the proposed site plan for the Lift Station 87 building at Luke Wood Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pianist Randy Estelle
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 22, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Randy Estelle

Pianist Randy Estelle will usher in the Christmas season with a holiday performance this weekend at Christian Retreat in the East County. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Parking in the Palm Avenue parking garage is free Sunday and Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2012
City prepares for busy weekend

The city of Sarasota has planned for a busy weekend downtown by installing new parking signs and offering free parking throughout downtown Sunday and Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 23, 2010
TBI hits high note with opera night

As usual, it was standing-room only for Temple Beth Israel Men's Club's 'Night at the Opera' Feb. 23. Performers were Studio Artists of the Sarasota Opera.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nicole Polivchak finished ninth at the Curro South African Juniors International March 7 through March 10, in Cape Town, South Africa. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Junior uses golf to see the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Our View: Village should retain control

A great truism is that government closest to the people is the best government. And that is doubly true for Siesta Key, one of Sarasota County's great tax revenue generators, but one which does not receive as many resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2016
Indian Beach home sells for $1.6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between April 4 and April 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2009
Buchanan will host town hall Thursday

The meeting will be at 4 p.m., Aug. 20, in the auditorium at Braden River High School, 6545 S.R. 70 E. Buchanan will meet with constituents to discuss health care, jobs and the economy.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Ila Edwards |
  • October 17, 2013
Pumpkin pleasures in a glass

Pumpkin pleasures in a glass

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Dendrobium blooms
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 2, 2015
Fedder family donates orchid collection to Selby Gardens

Joel Fedder's family ensures his legacy will live on through the donation of his orchid collection to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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