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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 13, 2012
Former city plan receives planning award

Mike Taylor was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Sun Coast Chapter of the American Planning Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mooney senior Olivia Davis drives the baseline against Brooks DeBartolo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2023
Mooney girls basketball seeks third-straight Final Four appearance

The Cougars are 13-5 as of Jan. 18 against a difficult schedule but still have more to learn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2018
Manatee County maintains property tax rates

State error may cause more budget woes.

  • East County
  • News
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said minimal interruptions occurred during Monday's return to school. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota County Schools touts smooth return for Monday's reopening

School officials weighing possibility of presenting calendar changes to School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County leaders are working to determine how to spend $84.2 million on federal COVID-19 relief funding.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 10, 2021
County leaders adjust plan to spend federal relief money

$31 million originally set aside for sewer-to-septic work will be reflowed into overall $84.2 million package.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Superintendent Cynthia Saunders, Faith Bench, a math teacher at Braden River Middle School, and Genelle Zoratti Yost, deputy superintendent of instructional services, honor Bench as a finalist for Educator of the Year. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 23, 2020
With contract extended, School District of Manatee County superintendent focuses on future

Superintendent of the School District of Manatee County has contract extended through June 2023.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 2, 2011
Commission grants Colony request

The Longboat Key Town Commission will allow the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association to re-open by Dec. 31, 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Cigar Paradise’s St. Petersburg location includes outdoor seating, representatives for the business pledged a St. Armands store would not apply for a sidewalk café permit. Image courtesy Cigar Paradise
  • By David Conway |
  • December 2, 2021
Cigar bar plans St. Armands location

A proposal for a new business on the Circle drew questions from neighbors concerned about the smell.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore stressed patience as the county continues to work on infrastructure projects to catch up with growth.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 28, 2021
Manatee County infrastructure, parks top commissioners' agendas for 2022

After Manatee County commissioners set the "groundwork" in 2021, they say plans will be put into motion in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 15, 2022
Dream Weaver closing after 32 years on St. Armands Circle

You might associate Joan Morgan with high-end clothing. But now she's looking forward to living off the land.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The Longboat Key Town Commission also approved amendments to its Comprehensive Plan at Town Hall tonight.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 11, 2011
Maximum millage rate: 1.946 mills

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed not to set the millage rate any higher than 1.946 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction crews knock down a portion of the Main Plaza shopping center to clear space for a residential-focused project still awaiting city approval.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2020
Main Plaza demolition underway

Two 10-story mixed-use buildings are planned in the 1900 block of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society accepted bids until Nov. 11 on the larger L-shaped cottage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 30, 2020
Chiles Group moves forward with purchase of historic cottage

The Longboat Key Historical Society is planning to purchase a historic cottage from the Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 23, 2013
Siesta Overlay District workshop sheds light on codes

A zoning administrator decision prohibits Siesta Key businesses from using portable, or A-frame, signs. Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Rex Cowden, with John Rhodes, said they have tailored their presentation to the Manatee County Commission based on the Planning Commission meeting last month. They shared details of their plan Feb. 12.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2020
Manatee County commissioners consider car lot's fate

Residents who oppose a possible Cox Chevrolet lot want their concerns heard at land-use hearing in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Meats and cheeses? Yes. Crime? No.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The cast of "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Dec. 10.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 2, 2022
Sarasota can't get enough of 'The Nutcracker'

It's a holiday tradition that seems to have no saturation point. "The Nutcracker" graces several stages in town this season.

  • Arts + Culture
The Greer Island lagoon between the Longboat Pass Bridge and the Gulfside beaches. The plan is to dredge sand from the canal feeding it this year. (File photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 14, 2022
Coastal engineers fight battle of Longboat Key erosion

The latest beach renourishment project came in early and under budget, but Longboat Key faces a long-term fight to alleviate the effects of erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A request for state funding for Main Street improvements was rejected during the most recent legislative session. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 22, 2022
DID board accuses city of unauthorized transfer of $400,000 for capital project

The Downtown Improvement District chair tells commissioners that the city removed at-will funding for Main Street improvements, leaving it with just $8,000 in its bank account.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 2, 2020
Longboat Key looks ahead to beach plan implementation

The town is still figuring out "pre-construction related services" and how much to spend of the $34.5 million available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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