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  • By Adrian Moore, Vittorio Nastasi |
  • December 7, 2022
It’s time for Florida to stop relying on ‘taxation by citation’

Relying on fees and fines as a source of recurring revenue isn’t sustainable and should be reconsidered.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Crews began water-sample testing on July 1 near the site of the sewage spill. Photo courtesy of www.rustychinnis.com.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key seeks funding from engineering firm after June 2020 sewage break

Greeley and Hansen provided inspected the pipe and gave the town a report in August 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2011
Our View: County must fix its bad reputation

While Manatee County is shedding its anti-business and anti-construction reputation, Sarasota County's remains distressingly intact.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sea turtle nesting.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2019
Turtle season ends with record numbers

Nesting has been on an upswing for several years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Conway Parking spaces along Hillview Street fill up quickly during peak hours, forcing some employees and customers to leave their cars in residential areas.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2014
Southside struggles with parking woes

The scarcity of undeveloped land in Southside Village leaves it without a solution to its long-time parking dilemma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Really, when I look back, I'm shocked by my energy," Pat Kaufman says of her vast body of work. "I seem to have had a lot of nervous energy."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
Pat Kaufman: Creative Empowerment

Pat Kaufman is as influenced by feminism as she is red high heels and babies. The prolific artist makes sense of her quirky influences and rich portfolio.

  • Arts + Culture
In addition to $20 million, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is asking the county for a long-term lease on nine acres of land in Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2018
Mote seeks land, $20 million from county for new aquarium

Sarasota County staff will examine whether tourist development tax funds can help pay for a Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium facility in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eddy Ossa welcomes grand opening attendees into CreArte Latino.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 29, 2024
CreArte Latino enters the new year with a new space

The organization, which serves as a creative hub for the Hispanic/Latino community, held the grand opening for its space on Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sarasota High junior Alec Miller finished second in the Class 4A boys 1,600 meter run at the FHSAA track and field championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 19, 2022
Sarasota junior runner 'psyched' about performance at track and field championships

Alec Miller dropped approximately six seconds from his personal record on his way to a silver medal in the Class 4A 1,600 meter run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
U.S. 41 audit cites contractor errors

FDOT reviewed the Nokomis U.S. 41 road-widening project that took about two years longer than anticipated and found that Hubbard Construction made a host of mistakes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By PIC Board of Directors |
  • July 14, 2010
My View

Who the heck is PIC?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 5, 2010
Longboat braces for Gulf oil-spill impact

Because oil leaking from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig could impact the Gulf Coast of Florida, local agencies prepare to help.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
County agrees to annual parking review

A property owner's second lawsuit involving parking leads to a county commitment for more care in taxing parcels.

  • Siesta 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
Terry A. Gans
  • By Terry A. Gans |
  • November 20, 2012
My View: The education of a commissioner

There are two questions people ask over and over: 'Is it what you expected?' 'Do you enjoy being a commissioner?'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 31, 2012
Theater Review: 'Nunsense'

The Players Theatre has been blessed with a "nun"-tastic event. "Nunsense," with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin, opened in 1985 and has remained off-Broadway's second-longest running show, rivaling "The Fantastics," and grossing more than $500 million as a result of its enduring, worldwide appeal.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County School District Superintendent Diana Greene points out the voting results on the television to School Board member John Colon.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 20, 2018
Voters approve Manatee school tax by slim margin

Just more than 51% of voters approved the 1-mill property tax increase for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • News
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creation of the Braden River Preserve through the creation of a taxing district.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2018
Braden River Preserve advances

County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Grace Casagrande

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace Casagrande captured a pair of individual championships at the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 11, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2014
Revenue problems in 2013 create a $1.4 million deficit in

Town Manager Dave Bullock will implement a two-year plan for commissioners starting this summer to restore the town's emergency operating fund back to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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