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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Our view: Poor decisions drive budget

Sarasota's new city commissioners knew they had some tough going ahead of them following the spending and promises of previous commissions. Residents also had a hint, electing at least two new commissioners bent on reining in spending and government scope.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 10, 2009
The cultural camper

Sarasota's summer art programs favor creativity over dodge ball. Here's a look at some of the artistic options available to Sarasota campers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'More Than A Feeling'

"More Than a Feeling," a musical revue gracing the stage at the Players Theatre for two short weeks, is a highly enjoyable nostalgic tour of the 70s.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key taxable values are rising for the second year in a row and are 2.4% higher than town staff expected the values to rise.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2014
Key property values are on the rise

Preliminary taxable values show that Longboat Key taxable values are rising an average of 5.4% more than the previous year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dental assistant Ashley Cestero and Dr. Gregory Meadows of Meadows Family Dentistry performed dental extractions and fillings during this year’s Remote Area Medical at Manatee Technical College.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 15, 2017
Healthy turnout for RAM at Manatee Technical College

Third annual event provides 947 people with free medical care.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Linen Locker lands at Whitney Beach

A couple show dry cleaning doesn't have to be a hassle. It just needed some technology to iron out the kinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2012
County to offer adult co-ed kickball this winter

The Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department will offer an adult co-ed kickball league this winter beginning Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
The owners wanted artwork to be the focal point of their clean, simple and earthy kitchen, which they designed themselves.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 11, 2012
Decor: Organic Simplicity

Junior League of Sarasota will present its second annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival April 13-15.

  • Arts + Culture
Officials from the Sarasota Police Department and Florida Department of Health speak at a press conference July 21 following the arrest of Ronald Wheeler.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 21, 2017
Sarasota doctor arrested for practicing without license

Ronald Wheeler was arrested July 20 after having his license revoked in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will tentatively open this fall. Courtesy image
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • March 9, 2018
New neighborhood flavor coming to Newtown with Miss Susies's restaurant

Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will offer a new concept for fast-casual dining when it tentatively opens this fall.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 6, 2018
Cops Corner: No evidence of distress

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 8, 2009
My View

A radical, new homeless formula

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jaymie Klauber spends time on her Polo Club ranch with 14-year-old Macarena. She has opened a new business, Epic Equine Experiences.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2018
Epic start in Lakewood Ranch

Former Polo Grill & Bar co-owner Jaymie Klauber takes a different trail in starting equine business.

  • East County
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 11, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Branch out to find this year’s Christmas tree

Stands around town offer trees and wreaths to help deck the halls.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosendo Romero, Jorge Núñez, Oscar Rodriguez Lasseria and Pepe Nieto. Photos by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2014
Locals host Cuban artists for cultural exchange

The table was set for an early Thanksgiving dinner. As the guests arrived last Wednesday to the Longboat Key home of Amy and Michael Drake, the aroma of a feast greeted them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A closeup of Samson Miller during a joust. Photo courtesy the Knights of Valour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2017
Jousting troupe at Sarasota Medieval Fair goes full-contact every time

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brady Elijah Wiggins
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2012
East County Births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 12 Safety first 7:30 p.m. - Off the Key. Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a juvenile for riding a motorcycle without a helmet on Longboat Pass Bridge. It was discovered the boy was riding a moped, but he still received tickets for driving with a learner's permit only and not wearing a helmet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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