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Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube likely will get funding for 10 additional deputies, but not for the 20 he requested.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Manatee County commissioners use savings to fund police hires

Instead of a millage increase, Manatee commissioners likely will use about $800,000 in extra property-tax revenues to fund the addition of 10 to 11 deputies for the sheriff's office.

  • East County
  • News
Although a Siesta Key group was happy with the latest development in the lawsuit, the city didn't see it as a setback.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2019
Lawsuit challenging Big Pass dredge advances

A judge has determined an argument from Siesta Key residents meets legal requirements, ordering the city to respond to the project’s opponents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2021
Hey Joe & Nancy: Tell us, what’s your vision for us?

We know they want us all bowing to their coercive laws that confiscate people’s wealth and make Americans dependent on them. But in the end, how will that make America stronger?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 12, 2012
District budget woes grow

Interim Superintendent David Gayler remains optimistic, despite finding more budgetary problems.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Neal says low interest rates and new virtual strategies will lead to a strong sales year for Neal Communities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Homes sales in Lakewood Ranch and region could insulate area from recession

Lakewood Ranch's Neal Communities posts strong May despite nation's economic slump.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 19, 2019
Longboat election qualifying closes with four unopposed candidates

Two newcomers to the Town Commission now considered 'commissioner-elect.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manasota Veterans Inc. and the Manatee County Veterans' Council will host a Memorial Day event May 25. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 22, 2020
Manatee, Sarasota veterans honor fallen military members

A Facebook Live ceremony will offer a time to honor military on Memorial Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 30

Jeannie Sparks photographed these parakeets enjoying some lunch in Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 9, 2013
Save Our Seabirds to host volunteer training

Wanted: altruistic souls with a soft spot for tiny, fuzz-covered birds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District Seat 1: Sarah Lodge

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The kids are alright

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Amanda Gambert, featured speaker Anna Quindlen, Chairwoman Susan Powers and Heather Clark at the 2015 Legacy Luncheon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.21.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bavaro's is renovating a building at 27 Fletcher Ave. that dates to 1925.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 11, 2018
Renovations begin on downtown pizzeria

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria plans to open a two-story restaurant near U.S. 301 and Main Street by July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Commissioners on July 1 will set a tentative millage rate for the town. From there, the rate can't be raised but can be reduced.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2019
Where your money goes

Longboat Key's tax rates are expected to remain steady, and its financial state is strong. But the town's debt will reach historic highs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Tim Novak, the dean of the School of Health Services, and Mark Kauffman, the associate dean of academic affairs, said LECOM's success goes hand-in-hand with Lakewood Ranch's growth.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 31, 2019
LECOM just one example of positive growth in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch community reflects the number of primary care physicians who remain after graduating from LECOM.

  • East County
  • News
Premier's Director of Sports Antonio Saviano talks about events with Manatee County Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director  Elliott Falcione during the Nike International Friendlies Nov. 29.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
Manatee County nears Premier Sports Campus purchase

Manatee County's deal with SMR could be approved at Dec. 7 land use meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Chloe Bernal, a 2021 graduate of Booker High School, was named one of 300 Bank of America Student leaders.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota student leader learns value of volunteering

A Booker High School graduate was named one of 300 Bank of America Student Leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2012
Commission reviews parking hours today

Sarasota city commissioners will discuss parking enforcement hours moving forward and hear from hotel developers at its regular meeting today at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairs Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Jane Norton and Julie Delaney
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 31, 2016
2016 Catholic Charities Ball

Nearly 400 guests attended the 2016 Catholic Charities Ball on Saturday, Jan. 30, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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