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The majority of the commission made it known last week they want to keep the town tax rate flat at 2.0760 mills.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 30, 2014
Preliminary budget keeps tax rate flat

Town Manager Dave Bullock and his staff must cut services and expenses to make up an estimated $900,000 shortfall in the 2014-15 town budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock blames strong easterly winds for the arrival of thousands of dead fish floating in Key canals.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 20, 2015
Red tide fish cleanup is underway

A town contractor is cleaning up dead fish floating on the top of Country Club Shores canals and in other waterways this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: St. Armands Events

The city crafted new regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park after clashes between residents and art show organizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles L. Hill, Jr., 31. Courtesy photo.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 5, 2011
Gulf Gate murder suspect arrested

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Charles L. Hill, Jr., 31, for the shooting death of James Brotherton, 49.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, asked the Sarasota City Commission to support his vision for a bayfront aquarium. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway and Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Mote: Bayfront Proposal

The City Commission sinks Mote's request for an early commitment to a bayfront aquarium in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bryan Gagg during his freshman season at Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2017
New Pirates quarterback makes his move

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2020
Braden River girls basketball falls to Montverde Academy in home opener

The Pirates hung with one of the best teams in the country, but couldn't pull out a win.

  • East County
  • Sports
Teri Scaring and Mary DelPup organize shoes into neat piles by size.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale Preparation

On Thursday, the Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church began sorting for the upcoming Royal Rummage Sale, which kicks off with an early bird entry on Friday, March 7, from noon to 4 p.m. and continues on Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Public Relations Specialist Hayley Rutger and intern Kassie Movsesian release Hayley off of City Island. Courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2010
Mote releases two turtles, including final cold-stunning patient

The juvenile green sea turtles were released Friday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hollie Bouduille, Callum Vincent, Amelie Bouduille and Ellis Vincent at the 2017 Fright Night.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 8, 2018
St. Armands fills October calendar

Throughout this month, four events will entertain all ages for free.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“We have to have faith that the community will come through for us,” says Players Artistic Director Jeffery Kin. The organization’s new complex in Lakewood Ranch will cost $30 million.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
At the Players Centre, the Show Must Go On

With a new buyer for its Sarasota theater, The Players is one step closer to taking its leap into Lakewood Ranch.

  • LWR Life
The Cardinal Mooney-Booker football game has been moved to 7 p.m. Thursday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2021
Cardinal Mooney-Booker football game moved to Thursday

The game was originally scheduled for Friday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Several citizens assisted in rescue efforts, including  Captain Michael Wackelin of Towboat US.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 23, 2012
Sarasota police make water rescues during thunderstorms

Sarasota officers and good Samaritans rescued three capsized boats during severe weather over the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Keith Page might have not won the Florida Turkey Trot but he was the first one to finish wearing a turkey on his head. "It was no picnic," he said.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2019
Great spot for a trot

Florida Turkey Trot draws almost 3,000 to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
In the early stages, an exterior  big screen would tell guests what was coming up at The Players. (File rendering)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2022
SMR cancels The Players Centre theater project in Lakewood Ranch

Players CEO says smaller theater project was presented to SMR, but that was not accepted.

  • East County
  • News
1879 Morris Avenue- Frosty the snowman comes to life with his family at this lights display.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Christmas lighting challenge, Season of Sharing

WEEK OF DEC. 3 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Kebero New York top will be available at Clever Rose, $255.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 5, 2018
Local fashions go bold

Here’s how to make a fashion statement in 2018.

  • Black Tie
One source of the controversy: on Bayview Drive on the north side of Longboat Key. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Our View: Boat-trailer trash; or is it?

Knowing the history of restrictive zoning on Longboat Key, it's quite remarkable that now, in 2013, 58 years after the town's incorporation, there is not a law on Longboat Key's books banning the parking of boats in residential yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
For the month of January, admission to Florida state parks will be half-price for FSU and UCF fans. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 8, 2014
Half-price entry to Florida state parks for FSU and UCF fans

Admission to state parks will be half off Monday through Thursday during the month of January for anyone wearing FSU or UCF hats or shirts and students with current ID cards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 11, 2019
Sarasota's spending is outpacing its growth

It is symbolic of a bigger issue: Who's in charge? Citizens? Commissioners? City manager?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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