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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
County considers new tower restrictions

Palm-Aire residents are fighting a cell tower by lobbying commissioners to change the county's tower location policy.

  • East County
  • News
Capt. Deb Kiner has been with the Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 3, 2020
Sarasota Sheriff's Office promotes second-ever female captain

Capt. Deb Kiner became the office's second female captain on May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh has filed to run for reelection .
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2019
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces she will run for reelection

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces she will run for reelection

  • East County
  • News
While median prices rose throughout the area, the average price of a home rose faster, indicating growth in the upper end of the price range.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 22, 2022
Manatee, Sarasota real estate market ends 2021 in record fashion

Region wraps up year near the top of the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shamrock Pub hosted customers for one last afternoon Tuesday, March 17 before closing to comply with a state order.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2020
Restaurants, bars face uneasy future during COVID-19 response

Businesses and workers are facing a daunting question: How do you balance public health concerns with the need to continue to earn a livelihood?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzanne Grodner, Lise Bruneau, Kendra Jo Brook and Christian Douglass in Asolo Rep's production of "Silent Sky."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 3, 2023
Asolo Rep's 'Silent Sky' honors pioneering astronomer

The stellar production at Asolo Repertory Theatre captures the intellectual excitement of astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt's discovery — but also the cost.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pay increases are included for most teachers. File art.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2019
Pay raises on way for teachers, paraprofessionals in Manatee County

District, Manatee Education Association finalize deal but other negotiations continue.

  • East County
  • News
(File photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 28, 2022
Freedom Fest is a Fourth of July staple for Longboat Key

The Observer's own Lisa Walsh is this year's grand marshal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beth Peace has been working at Peach's Restaurant for 16 years. As a result of the restaurant closing due to the coronavirus, Peace has lost her job.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area employees out of service

'It's day-by-day' for employees affected by business closures in Lakewood Ranch area

  • East County
  • News
Interim Police Chief Rex Troche urged anyone who has information on the two death investigations to contact police.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota Police investigating pair of homicides on Tamiami Trail

Two women found dead nine blocks apart between Feb. 25 and Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Commission will vote May 25 whether to appoint Interim Administrator Scott Hopes to the permanent role. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 11, 2021
Manatee County commissioners consider Hopes as permanent administrator

Scott Hopes could be appointed permanent administrator by Manatee County Commission on May 25

  • East County
  • News
In May, representatives for JWM Management outlined a concept for a mixed-use project on the Fillmore lot. The city has not received a formal offer, but the inclusion of public parking could shape the proposed purchase price.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2021
Despite parking questions, St. Armands lot remains on the market

The city has invited interested buyers to submit proposals for acquiring the Fillmore Drive parking lot, but it’s unclear how garage construction may affect any sale price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ten-member Charter Review Committee will make recommendations on potential revisions in March, at which point the City Commission will decide which items it wants to set for a voter referendum.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2021
Charter Review Committee takes first look at mayor options

The advisory board intends to hold a meeting this fall to have a thorough discussion about potential revisions to the city’s form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With Superintendent Diana Greene leaving, the School District of Manatee County will need to find a new leader.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2018
Time to keep close watch on School District of Manatee County

With a new superintendent being hired, three new school board members up for reelection and financial woes caused by the need to staff every school with a School Resource Officer, it is important for taxpayers to keep a close watch on the school district.

  • East County
  • News
Marilyn Coker and Walter Carlton of the Myakka City Historical Society are hoping the renovation of the Historic School House will be finished in the next year.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 8, 2022
Myakka City Historic School House nears end of 29-year restoration saga

Project manager says another $75,000 needed to complete restoration of Myakka City landmark.

  • East County
  • News
At 183 feet in height, Islands West is one of the two tallest buildings on Longboat Key. The structure has a 360-foot setback from Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
How High: Building heights stall push for Longboat code changes

As town staff aim to bring dozens of properties into conformity, concerns about building heights bubble to the surface.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High boys golf Head Coach Dave Frantz says the Lakewood Ranch Invitational on Sept. 17 is the only scramble event he's aware of on the high school calendar. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Invitational gives prep golfers a shot at fun format

Postponed by lightning, the scramble event will be held Sept. 17 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 19, 2020
The 12 Rays of COVID-19

Just when we thought there wasn’t one silver lining to 2020, a dozen Lakewood Ranch optimists flipped a switch in the darkness.

  • LWR Life
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 27, 2022
Retirement beckons for Sarasota Ballet's Victoria Hulland

Victoria Hulland captured the heart of Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri in one fateful audition, and she's spent her career doing the same to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The school board blew it
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2022
The school board blew it

Sarasota school board members and Superintendent Aspen showed how not to operate as a competent board and poised leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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