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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 5, 2016
Your ‘fair share’

One of the presidential candidates has a mantra of vowing to make you rich people pay your ‘fair share’ (i.e. more) in taxes. But what is ‘fair?’ And who defines it?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
East County weekend sports roundup: 04.17.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 17, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 04.17.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 04.17.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Kevin Lindberg, executive director of the foundation, accepts a check from Dunkin' Donuts in honor of Alyssa Varner, daughter of Myakka's Melissa and David Howell.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2018
Doughnut store raises funds, awareness for Epilepsy

Memory of store employee lives on through donation, doughnuts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Maksym Lototskyy and Angie Fundo of Dynasty Dance Club dance a waltz.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 15, 2016
Palm Aire members sway to salsa

The Women's Club learned salsa and merengue at the January luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Detective Hercule Poirot (James Devoita, left) finds an unexpected mystery on his hands, and his friend Monsieur Bouc (David Breitbarth) fervently hopes he can solve it in "Murder on the Orient Express." (Photos: Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2020
Asolo Rep's 'Murder on the Orient Express' a theatrical joyride

Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation adda a touch of humor without losing gravitas

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 13, 2016
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Grand Champion Celebration

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing celebrates its award as best wholesaler in the nation

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bayfront Park's Recreation Center was donated to the town in 1984. Consultants say it would be better off replaced than renovated.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Talk of culture, recreation centers intertwine

Longboat leaders urge caution in moving ahead with building proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2019
Selby garage proposal remains central point of contention

Sarasota residents and officials point to proposed 486-space structure, with a restaurant on top, as the main discussion focus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 07.06.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2010
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Power & Light Co. crew members work to repair a power line in the 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Monday in an area that Commissioner Pat Zunz says has frequent power outages that aren’t documented. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2015
Commission seeks island-wide neighborhood fair funding plan

A plan to bury Longboat Key power lines and utility poles in neighborhoods and side streets will be decided by the voters March 15. A decision on how to fund it still needs finalized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2019
Cops Corner: Week of April 24

Enjoy this week's cops corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2020
Payback against Selby?

After the Sarasota County property appraiser lost a ruling against Selby on a technicality, its lawyers went all-out to take away its tax exemption.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sylvia Zimmerman is a longtime resident of Southwest Florida.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 17, 2011
Sylvia Zimmerman joins Saunders

Zimmerman will work out of the company's Longboat Key South office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Friday's meeting is the first of three budget workshops scheduled for this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 11, 2014
City staff to present preliminary budget

At a workshop today, the City Commission will hear a presentation detailing the city manager's preliminary budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 22, 2019
Superintendent recommends dismissal of middle school teacher following investigation

John Russo has been teaching with Sarasota County Schools since 1996.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo from last year's Scallopalooza
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
University Place's Rebecca Blitz, with Gallagher, grew up riding horses and has spent her career working with nonprofits. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Huge challenges for new SMART director in Manatee County

Rebecca Blitz takes over SMART during difficult financial times.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 14, 2019
Siesta Key residents, officials, visitors share their perspective on Spring Break

What does Spring Break mean to the various people who have a hand in the culture of Siesta Key? Various voices weigh in on the good, the bad, the area in-between.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Toasted Mango staff member Suzanne Sementilli serves breakfast to tourist Nicole Gonzalez, who is visiting from Ft. Lauderdale.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 20, 2015
Toasted Mango brings sweetness to south Siesta

After investing more than $500,000 in a space in Crescent Plaza, the owners of the popular restaurant joint are ready to bring some swagger to the oft-ignored end of the island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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