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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 14, 2009
My View: Mo' Money! Mo' control!

The Sarasota County Commission could not bring itself to eliminate or even reduce impact fees, even temporarily. It's a neurosis.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Manager Tom Harmer has worked for the last several months with Town Finance Director Sue Smith on the budget for fiscal year 2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 7, 2020
Longboat Key sees reduced revenue from COVID-19 pandemic

The town of Longboat Key's 2021 fiscal year budget started Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Coyote in beach dunes at snowy plover nest. Photo courtesy of Susan Phillips.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • September 6, 2019
Coyotes spoil at least four turtle nests, experts say

Turtle watchers report hard-to-mistake tracks, but town officials say no sightings have been reported.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cyndi Seamon, Karey Kaine and Sam Digiammarino attended the annual Light Up Longboat event. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2021
Longboat residents recall the greatest gifts

During this holiday season, Longboaters offer their take on what's really important.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dr. Lee Mitchel, MD |
  • November 18, 2021
Gastroenterology Trends and Treatments

Dr. Lee Mitchel is a gastroenterology specialist in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Mitchel has more experience with pancreatic disease, liver disease and esophageal disorders than other specialists in his area.

  • Health
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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
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 18, 2020
County prepares for potential hurricane evacuations amid COVID-19

Officials are considering additional measures such as more space between people, masks and extra sanitation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Top row: Florence Kinney, Marion Houston, Rosemary Thierry, Janet Short and Phyllis McIlraith.  Bottom Row: Hope Byrnes, Gwen Kelly, Helen Fleder and Linda Halfast
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 2, 2021
Notable Knitters group provides clothes for people in need

The Lakehouse West group has become a makeshift family since the pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County parks employee Ryan Murphy is working with Lido residents to raise public awareness regarding the importance of the dunes.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2017
County shores up Lido dune protection

Officials are working to protect the dunes on Lido Beach in advance of the Fourth of July and Sarasota Power Boat Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although some residents near the event site complained about the noise associated with live music, at least one city official defended a schedule that called for festivities to continue until 11 p.m.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2021
Officials reflect on first installment of Fresh Fridays

Although some organizers were enthusiastic about the November launch of a downtown event series, others thought the results were inconclusive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Kaycee Wells

The Observer highlights Braden River High School shortstop Kaycee Wells.

  • East County
  • Sports
Goodwill employee Marion Motley greets the store's first customers with a smile.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 19, 2015
Goodwill Grand Opening

Community gathers to shop at new Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
Randy McGill winds up to pitch.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 26, 2018
Fulfilling a fantasy: O's fans travel to Sarasota for week of nostalgia

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Is someone poisoning raccoons?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Chris McComas had to do substantial research on getting the right sand for the volleyball complex at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2021
New volleyball complex close to opening in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

155 dump trucks deliver the goods in creating Waterside volleyball courts in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Doug Hay, a 62-year-old retired maintenance mechanic, is a Lakewood Ranch snake charmer.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 14, 2018
Snake Charmer

Doug Hay, Florida snakes, Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
Greenbrook's Samuel Clementi shows off his Skechers Energy Lights his mom, Katie, bought him for the start of the school year at Robert Willis Elementary.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 9, 2017
Grade 'A' shoppers prepare for Manatee County School District's opening day

Teachers, administrators, parents and students grapple with first-day-of-school preparation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key puts its most festive foot forward for Christmas

The island is lit up with decorations from the south end to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ceremonial shovels and an earthmover from Moss Construction Management were ready for the groundbreaking on Oct. 25. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 4, 2022
Looking at Longboat Key's developments in 2022

Construction crews are expected to make progress on the St. Regis development, Sage condos and the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on Sarasota issues

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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