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After two days of departmental budget presentations, commissioners unanimously approved a preliminary operating millage rate not to exceed 3.1728.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2014
Preliminary city millage rate stays flat

Despite a $3.6 million general fund deficit, the Sarasota City Commission voted to keep the property tax rate level, opting to explore other avenues for balancing the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Sidelines

Lady Mustangs win regional crown; Thunder dominates Cougars in title rout

  • East County
  • Sports
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • July 12, 2014
Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

Sardinian specialties stand out at new Sardinia Restaurant

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Murray Bring and his wife, Kay Delaney
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Sarasota's first ever 'Pastafarian' birthday party; Thirty down and three to go; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
The meeting started an 9 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2011
County considers legislative priorities

New priorities under consideration are basin boards and growth management.

  • East County
  • News
Chuck Conlon and Jenny Aldrich Walker share a tender, happy moment as Dave Downer looks on in "Thanks for the Memories" by Marvin Albert. Photo by Jay Goldman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 19, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Customer Is Always Right'

Starlite Players shine in "The Customer Is Always Right."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Two-way parking is wrong for Village

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This home at 6012 Lorraine Road recently sold for $950,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 3, 2018
Lorraine Road home tops sales at $950,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 11-22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Palmer Point Park sits between Casey Key and Siesta Key. It is a natural park, with no facilities for people. The park improvements the county is conducting are designed to improve the water quality in the area and eliminate invasive species.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2011
Casey Key restoration to begin

Palmer Point Park is slated to have its invasive and exotic species removed and replaced by marsh grass and native mangroves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 1, 2009
Blackburn Point Bridge closure rescheduled

Sarasota County will delay repairs until May 26, after residents asked for a delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2009
Law firm adds new team member

Najmy Thompson P.L. recently hired Elizabeth C. Pennewill as an associate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2011
Mustangs win tri-matches

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved its record to 26-0 with a pair of tri-match victories this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Championship players include: Hannah Ott, Madison Taylor, Kasey Brandt, Alana DeLaGarza, Emma Bourdeau, Kayleigh Roundy, Hailey Hirter, Courtney Stout, Riley O’Neill, Allison Van Hatten and Jessica Wagner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Pirates go 2-1 in holiday tournament; Falkner Farms wins tournament championship; LRLL spring registration upcoming; Miss Manatee Softball announces registration dates for spring season

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 5, 2011
Registration upcoming for BRSC

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its 2011 fall recreational soccer program this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota SUP Series

Head to the Sarasota SUP Series Saturday, June 22, on Siesta Key Beach, to watch paddleboard racing right from the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 20, 2010
Firefighter high-rise training begins

The Longboat Key Club and Resort hotel renovations provide an opportunity for area fire departments to conduct high-rise building, life-saving and firefighting exercises.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Sharapova shines at Italian Open, readies for French Open

Hideaway Bay resident and former No. 1 tennis player Maria Sharapova clinched a victory at the Italian Open May 15 beating Australian Sam Stosur 6-2, 6-4 for the title.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Caragiulo's brings breakfast to its bar

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 15, Caragiulo's began offering a coffee and continental breakfast service

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
VE Day: 70 years ago

Friday marks the anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe — an indelible memory for its survivors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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