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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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Undergrounding utilities

The town of Longboat Key is taking the first steps toward the roughly $50 million undegrounding project in 2017. The Longboat Observer asked for a resident and town official for their take on the project in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Under the terms of a negotiated agreement with neighbors, noise violations at Raffurty’s Bar and Grill could lead to the revocation of the business’s liquor license.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2021
Main Street bar brokers liquor license compromise

The owner of Raffurty’s Bar and Grill worked with neighbors to establish noise restrictions and other guidelines for the downtown business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Schneier, Sherry Dominick, Penny Gold, Mike Haycock, BJ Bishop and Debra Williams make up the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 31, 2021
Town Commission to consider environmental projects, filling vacancies

April 5 marks the first regular Town Commission meeting for Penny Gold and Debra Williams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A current proposal for the parcel includes  single and multifamily affordable housing and retail space.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
County accepts bids on north county affordable project

Developers will have until April 26 to submit bids for the property at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: The kids are all right

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Charlie Mopps says he looks forward to continuing work that aligns with his background and passion in coastal engineering and coastal projects as the town frequently works on projects on the island’s beaches. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2022
Longboat program manager returns for coastal projects, town staff

Charlie Mopps returned to the Public Works Department on Aug. 10 after seven months as Venice's public works director.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
St. Denis discusses pension problems and options

The town manager received permission to fund a pension study, which will give the Town Commission a better idea of the costs involved with making pension-plan modifications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Observer Updates 07.22.10

An ambitious plan to place a large ice-skating rink at Five Points Park got a big boost this week, when the City Commission unanimously approved the plan and offered financial support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Courtney Wise

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Jan. 1 date is on employees' minds because Town Manager David Bullock said in May that he would ideally freeze the town’s pension plans by the end of the calendar year.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
Employees talk pension worries

The possibility of a Jan. 1 freeze date was on general employees' minds at a recent quarterly, pension-board meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eva Rey is the executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Eva Rey |
  • July 18, 2012
My View: Public hearings set for FY 2013

In August, Manatee County residents will receive their TRIM (Truth In Millage) notice from the Manatee County Property Appraiser.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 16, 2012
Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Girl Scout Troop 740 members Emily LaPlaca, Anne Robinson, Marissa Boccarossa and Anissa Sanchez all attend Willis Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Girl Scouts improve Ranch animal safety

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall leaders will install wildlife-crossing signs this week, at the suggestion of members of Girl Scout Troop 740.

  • East County
  • News
Hurricane Irene's projected path on Aug. 21.
  • By Susan Phillips |
  • August 31, 2011
My View: Irene should be a wake-up call for us

By this time, we've all witnessed the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene, which made landfall rated as a Category 1 storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 20, 2011
Gifted program levels steady in Sarasota County schools

For the foreseeable future, the Sarasota County Public Schools should be at no risk of having to implement a lottery system to control the number of students in its gifted student programs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Palm trees. Photos by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Bobby Hill |
  • December 7, 2011
Home & Garden: Xeriscaping highlights best plants for the area

Pronounced as if it begins with a 'z,' the use of xeriscaping originated in 1981 with the Denver Water Department.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
Our View: Halt downtown streetscape

There is a lot wrong with the city's proposed streetscape project along downtown's Main Street historic district.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Letters to the editor

Long-term success of rail line should be determined

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 17, 2011
My View: Let's all go Follywood!

The lemming-like rush to try to lure Hollywood filmmakers to Sarasota and Manatee counties is costly, ineffective and a little embarrassing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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