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The Sarasota City Commission will also discuss a potential referendum to increase their salaries tonight at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2011
Commission will approve budget tonight

Sarasota city commissioners must approve on second reading tonight a budget that proposes a 5.3% millage rate increase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jan Schmidt and Jason Schmidt. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
A hero's honor

Public Works Department employee Jason Schmidt received a citizen citation certificate at the Longboat Key Town Commission's Monday, April 15, workshop for helping to escort three people out of a Land's End home that was destroyed by a fire March 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2009
Lady Mustangs dominate Lady Sailors

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer teamed defeated Sarasota 6-1 Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2014
Army Corps releases Big Pass study

Conclusions in the draft version of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' study on the potential dredging of Big Pass support the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
Mills freezes all school spending

Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.

  • East County
  • News
Jan and Ed Davin dance to one of the night’s slow songs.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club St. Patrick's Day Dinner-Dance

St. Mary, Star of the Sea Men's Club hosted enthusiastic celebrations of St. Patrick's Day on March 15 for over 200 attendees. The crowd enjoyed a traditional Irish dinner, enticing raffles and dancing throughout the night by musicians Patsy and Majella.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes this budget cycle commissioners will prioritize extending Lena Road so it connects between state roads 70 and 64 .
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Commissioners form a $7 million shopping list in Manatee County

Failed Homestead Exemption increase leads to $7 million in unexpected funds for county.

  • East County
  • News
Sophomore pitcher Brad Zunica got the call on the mound for the Mustangs in the third game of the tournament.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams spent Spring Break competing against some of the top teams in the state during the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 12-15. The Pirates went 2-2 in the Premier Division while The Mustangs went 2-2 in the Elite Division. Braden River opened up its tournament with a 4-1 victory over Benjamin March 12. The Pirates then fell to North Port (7-6) and Miami Palmetto (8-7) before bouncing back to defeat Berkley Prep (4-3). Across town, Lakewood opened u its tournament with an 8-3 victory over Montverde Academy March 12. The Mustangs then fell to tournament champion Barron Collier (14-2) and Sarasota (6-2) before shutting out Miami Sunset 7-0 March 15. Lakewood's Zack Larson was named the Elite Division's best hitter.

  • East County
  • Sports
Louis and Lily Hinds enjoyed their special dinner.
  • By Lisa Ith |
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night

East County dads and their daughters headed to Chick-fil-A Oct. 15 for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night celebration.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
Our View: Budget needs more cutting

There is nothing easy about running a local government these days. Decisions that should have been made, or reversed, long ago are being forced now as property values keep declining and the economic future remains a general mystery. There is no more road to kick the can down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Maika Monroe in "It Follows." Photo source: Vudu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2019
Cringe Blog: I've got a bad idea

One is a meta masterpiece; the other a terrifying allegory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
While never making exact copies of period jewelry, Andrew Prince says his pieces are made to accurately reflect the stye of the period.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 15, 2020
Theatrical costume jewelry-maker Andrew Prince discusses the many facets of his craft

Craftsman's creations add the glitter to TV, movie characters

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2012
County will aid firm relocation

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners approved $124,000 of funding to help a company move to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 11, 2018
Cops Corner: Evangelist prompts suspicious-person call

A look at police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Joe Pfeiffer, the clown at left, poses with Halloween props he keeps at his Lakewood Ranch home. Pfeiffer will be a storyteller at Boo Fest.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 21, 2017
Not the same old story at Boo Fest

Master storyteller will tell spooky stories on the parking lot trolley.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Island Chapel cell tower lease will expire - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 16, 2013
April 16: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapel cell tower lease will expire; Maintenance facility construction progressing; Sarasota County hires senior strategist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Cop Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2010
Thunder earn key district win

The Out-of-Door Academy football team propelled itself back into the playoff picture with a pivotal 24-21 victory over Bradenton Christian in Class 1B-District 6 action Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2010
Mustangs rally past Bayshore Bruins

After trailing by a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, the Lakewood Ranch High football team scored 33 unanswered points to rally past Bayshore 33-20 Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 10, 2016
Longboat Key may save $1.5 million on dredging

Town staff are currently reviewing three bids for the dredging of Longboat Pass and New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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