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A charter amendment looking to be placed on the November ballot would give the city manager more power and the city auditor and clerk less power at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2012
Charter amendment for city manager sought

Citizens for a Better Sarasota is seeking a charter amendment to give the future city manager more responsibilities as a 'strong city manager.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake Ilardi at the 2017 Tampa Am. Photo courtesy Chaz Miley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota skateboarder lands in global top-15 rankings

After a whirlwind 10 months, Sarasota skateboarder Jake Ilardi, who trained at Payne Skate Park, finds himself among the sport's elite. He won the Red Bull Roller Coaster event in Munich on June 23 and is sponsored by Nike SB among other companies.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 27, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and East Manatee County areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 31, 2012
Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Richard Dorfman's top four priorities last time were pensions; job creation and North Trail redevelopment; police services and public safety; and creating more of a can-do environment
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 31, 2012
Dorfman files for commission seat

Sarasota city resident Richard Dorfman will run for one of the two at-large city commission seats that are up for grabs come March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“I view this role for me not as being the captain of the air craft, but being the air traffic controller,” saidEast Manatee Fire Rescue'              s new  Chief Lee Whitehurst.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
New fire chief Not alarmed by growth

Lakewood National's development could spark new fire station.

  • East County
  • News
University Place's Ric Romanoff and 16-year-old Malcolum Moniz gear up for their flight to Oshkosh, Wisc. in a two-seat plane made by youths in the Teen Aircraft Factory of Sarasota program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 26, 2017
Homebuilt plane takes off in Sarasota with high ambition

Experienced pilots help teens take flight in aviation.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 11, 2011
Longboat Library to hold book sale

The non-profit library will have an extensive selection of gently used books for sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
County looks to expand mosquitofish program

The county's Mosquito Management department uses more than just pesticides to control the insect population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brett McDowall says his favorite horse's name is Patches.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 11, 2018
Summer jobs that work for East County

High school students explore passions with unique summer jobs.

  • East County
  • News
Sgt. Mike Kenyan uses radar to track speed of vehicles traveling along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The radar equipment can monitor speeds both in front and behind his patrol car and even while he is moving.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
Urgent call for deputies in Manatee County

Budget might allow for more deputies to patrol East County.

  • East County
  • News
Childrens Dream Fund Marketing and Communications Director Amanda Griffin holds up a picture of a 9-year-old girl who will benefit from the Rotary grant. The girl, Kiya, will go to Give Kids the World.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2017
Festival fun spills over for charity

Club donates $112,000 from annual wine festival proceeds.

  • East County
  • News
Herman Kruegle prepares to saw wood at FISH Boatworks. Photos by Kelsey Grau
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 14, 2014
Community Anchor

FISH Boatworks volunteers restore donated vessels to their past glory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.20.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Our View

Chief Abbott's future: not swell

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 9, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Thunder notch wins; ODA swings past St. Stephen's; Hurricane Junior Golf Tour coming to the East County; Lakewood girls run to top finish

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2010
Woman's Exchange presents arts awards

For its 49th annual arts awards ceremony, the Woman's Exchange Consignment Shop handed out $150,000 in grants and scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School District officials are hoping a new budget process will provide the public more opportunity for input while also giving Manatee County School Board members better information with which to make budgetary decisions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
Superintendent changes budget strategy

Manatee County School District officials hope the new process will encourage public input.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Country Club Shores residents Jackie Meckstroth, Gerard Mos with his dogs, Merle and Coco, and Commissioner Lynn Larson, holding Muffin, cross Gulf of Mexico Drive, then return five minutes later Jan. 15, in a crosswalk crossing test.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
WalkWise program to teach crossroad rules

A new Walk Wise program to inform residents how to use new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will start soon as concerns about the crosswalks and the flashing lights linger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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