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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2010
Subcommittee to begin interviews

Town commissioners are going to select from a group of 10 residents who will interview town employees. Their mission: improve efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brody Wiseman. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 2, 2020
Interim Sarasota coach plans on continuing culture rebuild

Brody Wiseman is keeping things on the same trajectory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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
Penny Gold has served on the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board since May 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 29, 2020
Longboat Key elections 2021: Five questions with Penny Gold

Penny Gold is running for the District 2 commissioner seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
DeSantis’ political future? It’s property insurance
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 14, 2022
DeSantis’ political future? It’s property insurance

Long after Gov. Ron DeSantis is gone from Florida politics, his legacy will be tied to the issue Florida legislators are addressing this week in Tallahassee: property insurance.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 15, 2018
Models sparkle on the runway for SPARCC

SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion Police was hosted Feb. 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Behind the scenes of Mote summer camps.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 7, 2020
Mote goes virtual for summer camps

Programs take several forms, depending on age groups.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 5, 2019
Sarasota families revel in Fourth festivities

From the All-American BBQ at Selby Gardens to fireworks over Bayfront Park, there was no shortage of Fourth of July festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Models strut the runway in a variety of looks from SPARCC Treasure Chest.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 1, 2023
SPARCC debuts timeless looks at fashion show

Models walked the runway in a number of looks from the SPARCC Treasure Chest at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on March 31.

  • Black Tie
Parking is allowed on one side of Broadway Street. Additional restrictions are under consideration on other streets.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 6, 2019
Package of parking changes pleases residents

Village neighbors like what town proposes but hopes idea of residents-only permit remains under consideration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs

North-end emergency beach project delayed again; Kelley shares budget outlook with commission; Bayfront Park project amendments create hurdles; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aquatic Systems District Manager Jeff Whaley listens to resident concerns about lily pad growth.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 2, 2016
Tara Preserve seeks better financial plan

Chairman says CDD has veered from its five-year budget and needs a return to that strategy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • November 21, 2022
Sarasota Ballet moves with beauty, freedom in 'Expressions' program

The best of British ballet came to Sarasota this weekend with pieces choreographed by late greats Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2011
News Briefs

Commission to discuss live-stream videos; No garbage pickup on Labor Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Depending on how bouncy your favorite tennis players likes their tennis balls, you may need quite a few cans, as balls can wear out in just a couple days.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Brendan Lavell |
  • December 12, 2019
The Longboater's guide to Christmas shopping

Longboaters will enjoy these gifts all year round — or at least until they migrate north for summer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 7, 2019
Poodle patrons return for sixth annual Puttin' on the Poodle

The annual luncheon took place Dec. 7 at the Embassy Suites,

  • Black Tie
The Bay Sarasota is using one of the three concept plans, "Bridge the Divide," as a foundation for a single redevelopment vision.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2018
Bayfront group to present latest plans

The Bay Sarasota will hold a series of events next week to discuss an evolving master plan for more than 50 acres of city-owned land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Overflow from the Myakka River floods Rose and Clyde Alstrom's barn during Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 6, 2022
Hurricane Ian gave Myakka family 12 hours of terror

Sarasota's Ashlee Middleton and her family escaped flooding waters with the help of strangers and Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Beach Pavilion has been a focal point for the public beach since it was dedicated in 1960. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota County History Center.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Hidden wall enables building modifications

The discovery of a Siesta Beach Pavilion wall long hidden by structural additions will enable the county to modify the historic building without having to elevate it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
New coalition unites South Manatee business community

The South Manatee Business Coalition hopes to foster more opportunities for the growth of small businesses in the county.

  • East County
  • News
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