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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
News Briefs

Early voting begins March 10; Bay Partner grant applications due March 1; IPOC, associations file their responses; Longboat Key building inspector to retire

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Mike Moran, who brought forth the proposals, said it was time for the EDC to be held accountable.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 8, 2021
County Commission to begin rolling back EDC funds

Commissioners will stop tax funding to the EDC by 2024 and reallocate economic development incentive fund monies to the general fund budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2021
Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting

The downtown tree lighting event returned Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Central Station has five bays for trucks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens Central Station

Th newest station will house the district's specialized equipment and serve as the primary backup for other stations in the district.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High junior Daevon LeBron said the key to "Madden" is using real football strategies in the game. Photo courtesy Daevon LeBron.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota athletes get their competitive sides flowing with video games

Does getting virtual victories make up for a lack of real sports?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
U.S. House — District 16: Vern Buchanan

Buchanan will face Jan Schneider in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Shapiro receives an award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County in 2015. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Sam Shapiro leaves philanthropic legacy

From The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, Sam Shapiro dedicated much of his time to giving back. He died Feb. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city's April approval of the 18-story, 23-unit luxury condominium project will stand after Thursday's Planning Board meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2019
Sarasota Planning Board denies Epoch appeal

The Planning Board unanimously determined a group of downtown residents lacked the standing to challenge city staff’s approval of a Gulfstream condo project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 5, 2019
What is the best way for diners to know if a restaurant is clean?

Posted letter grades provide a simple way to show diners if a restaurant is safe, but they are just a snapshot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mike Harden and one of his company's food trucks.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 28, 2022
Lobster roll specialist coming to St. Armands

Business launched in New England as a fleet of food trucks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week

Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High softball wins second-straight Class 7A state title

The Mustangs defeated Lake Brantley High 8-2 on Saturday night in Clermont, getting revenge for two regular-season losses to the Patriots.

  • East County
  • Sports
Man-olo men Brian Bethune and Bennett Maki
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 5, 2013
HOT FLASH: Shoe Fever

Black Tie Assistant Editor Heather Merriman stopped by the exclusive, first-look Manolo Blahnik party Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Assistant Sarasota County Administrator Lee Ann Lowery with Fire Chief Mike Tobias (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Our Town: Final salute

The Sarasota County Fire Department honored Fire Chief Mike Tobias May 29, outside the Sarasota County Administration Building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The proposed 43-space public lot would be located on the old sheriff's office site. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 14, 2020
New public parking lot may be added to south Siesta Key

Sarasota County Planning Commissioners approved a plan to turn county-owned property into 43 public parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Parents try to understand the problems their children are learning in classrooms today. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Parents grapple with standards

To help their children with homework, parents must learn new methods.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 18, 2019
James B. Morris

James B. Morris (Jim), 89, of Sarasota, Fl, entered eternal life at home surrounded by his loving family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
(File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2022
City, police union square off over compensation, anti-discrimination policy

With its collective bargaining agreement expiring this fall, the union that represents Sarasota police officers charges that the city is slow to respond to demands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2010
Repair work begins near St. Judes Drive

Workers currently are replacing asphalt that was damaged in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 6, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Mystery box

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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