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The city's year-round tree lights are maintained by the Downtown Improvement District, an expense the group expects to total $60,000 in fiscal year 2022. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2021
City leaders consider options for downtown lights

Mayor Hagen Brody is determined to bring enhanced holiday lighting to downtown Sarasota. Do other officials share his passion for that cause?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matthew Ragas and Sherwood MacDonald protest together.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 27, 2022
LGBTQ community protests Florida school bill

The protest rally against the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill was held Feb. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation will fund an improvement project at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 23, 2021
Design contract awarded for Siesta roundabout

Atkins North America will have until Oct. 15 to design a roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 16, 2022
Erik Arroyo teases supporters, gets roasted, at Mayor's Ball

The new Sarasota City Foundation hosted the event at Waterworks on Oct. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Manatee's Feagans named Emergency Director of the Year

Florida Division of Emergency Management has named Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Laurie Feagans the first recipient of the County Emergency Director of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
Park repairs may cost $15,000

Lakewood Ranch Greenbrook Adventure Park is in need of repairs following severe flooding over the Sept. 12-13 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2010
SYC officials continue to race to meet Cuba regatta deadlines

Snowstorms in Washington, D.C., have delayed a decision about the revived Sarasota-Havana Regatta scheduled for May, which is limited to 100 boats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • May 19, 2010
Turtle-nest season begins

The 2010 turtle-nesting season officially began May 1, with many more serious problems facing the sea-turtle population than ever before.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 30, 2010
City could take control of parks

As it tries to shed some expenses, Sarasota County will attempt to shift operation and maintenance costs for neighborhood parks within city limits to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A dispute between the city’s Public Art Committee, city officials and a steering committee charged with formulating a $55,000 interactive sculpture project downtown is now heading to court.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2012
City sued for Sunshine Law violation

A Public Art Committee member and Citizens for Sunshine is suing the city for allegedly holding closed-door meetings regarding a public art project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The following rendering shows how a roundabout at U.S. 41 and 10th Street would look. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
Roundabouts receive tentative approval

Sarasota city commissioners want to approve the landscaping of two U.S. 41 roundabouts along the bayfront at 10th and 14th streets because they feel they are 'signature pieces' that will act as the 'gateway of the city.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
A chickee hut at Kissimmee State Park is the recreation of an 1876 "cow camp" structure. Courtesy of Florida State Parks.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 23, 2012
Homeowners warned about construction

County officials want to make sure homeowners understand that chickee huts must comply with certain government construction codes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash has an issue with a proposed plan to dredge the authorized boating channel of Longboat Pass.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 13, 2010
McClash dredges up Longboat Pass issue

The Town Commission believes allowing the Longboat Pass channel to drift closer to the Key will have detrimental effects on the island's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Blackner |
  • October 13, 2010
My View: Amendment 4 sponsor makes case for a 'yes'

Today, politicians exclusively decide where development happens. Amendment 4 adds one new step to this process: the voter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee YMCA CEO Sean Allison said improvements will help meet the needs of existing members while providing increased capacity.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Y starts expansion

When complete, the improvements will create about 20,000 more square feet of space for YMCA programming.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Our View: County is one for two

Manatee County commissioners got one of the toughest decisions right in the budget for next year. They kept the property tax rate flat. Or so it appears. That will not be official until the final rate is approved in September.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2011
News Briefs

Key's paving project almost complete; Two pension meetings scheduled for March; Sarasota-Havana Regatta postponed; Early voting will begin the second week of March

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Longboat Library discusses options with Sarasota County

County officials attended a Longboat Library board meeting Nov. 5 to listen to members' thoughts on library service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anne Ross has a new list of priorities now that she’s become the town's assistant town manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Ross tackles new responsibilities

Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of priorities for his new assistant town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Orange Avenue is used as a cut-through during the afternoon and morning commute hours.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 13, 2012
Hudson Bayou battles speeders

Residents request additional speed tables on Orange Avenue to slow motorists, many who use the street as a cut-through.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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