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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
CONA sets priorities

As Sarasota County sees an uptick in development and construction in the wake of the Great Recession, area neighborhoods are bracing for a fight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 3, 2020
How do the city and county of Sarasota stack up?

No municipality is in an entirely different world than the others. Things that work in one of them can work in others.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner 11.9

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Co-Chairs Tia Castle and Lucy Nicandri
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 30, 2015
A Nautical Night of Giving

A Nautical Night of Giving kicks off Power Boat Grand Prix Festival

  • Black Tie
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 12, 2018
Sarasota remembers Pulse shooting

Rob McGovern remembers friend and Pulse victim Eddie Sotomayor at Sarasota City Hall during memorial for the victims on the anniversary of attack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caroline Zucker believes the School Board has a record of success that should encourage voters to support her in the Aug. 30 primary.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Caroline Zucker, School Board District 2

The incumbent School Board member believes her experience is a valuable asset for a district in a period of transition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High's Richie Morales, Grant McCray and Colin Apgar are all committed to Florida State.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2019
FSU commits help Mustangs baseball have dominant season

Lakewood Ranch has three players committed to the Seminoles.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deputy Chief Skip Falcone worked as a health teacher before becoming a firefighter more than 30 years ago.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Retiring deputy chief leaves big boots to fill

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Skip Falcone is retiring after 31 years as a firefighter. The former teacher has continued helping to educate others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2012
Riverview swings past Cardinal Mooney

The Riverview High boys golf team defeated Cardinal Mooney Aug. 30 at The Founder's Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2018
Sarasota letters to the editor

Readers sound off on the issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lift Station 87 plans include a two-story building at 1900 Mound St., a stark design from the underground proposal favored at the beginning of the year.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2014
City approves Lift Station 87 plans

After months of revisions, the City Commission approved a site plan for Lift Station 87 on Monday. The city also approved new regulations on Sunday morning alcohol sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City leaders regularly discuss the impact of traffic on Sarasota's roads, but residents are concerned by the lack of tangible progress on the issue.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 29, 2016
Residents call for changes to traffic management policies

As officials work to alleviate traffic troubles, an activist group wants to change the way the city accounts for the impacts of new growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2018
July enrollment set for TSA's expedited airport-security program

Pre-Check allows travelers to pass quickly through checkpoints.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key commissioners participate in Monday's virtual special budget workshop meeting.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 18, 2020
Town takes cautious look at budgets on the horizon

Fiscal year 2021 begins in October for the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2010
Schools host open houses

Braden River High School will host an open house at 6:30 p.m., tonight. Rowlett Elementary will host an open house Jan. 27.

  • East County
  • News
Local business officials, Manatee County Government staff, and Carol Whitmore, Manatee County Commissioner, will attend the 1:30 p.m. event.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 4, 2014
School district hosts business community

The Manatee County School District will highlight its students' skills at its Bradenton Area Workforce Ready event Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2019
Dog Days Theatre's 'Harbor' speaks to the gay experience in contemporary U.S.

'Harbor' director Greg Leaming shares insights on the playwright’s sharp, smart, subversive take on American life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 5, 2018
Amateur sand sculpture contest creates more than just castles on Siesta

The 46th annual contest was held May 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 24, 2015
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out January's top upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney coach Mike Urban asks a referee about a non-call against Sarasota Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2017
New coach has Cougars boys basketball on the prowl

Cardinal Mooney is 3-0 after winning five games last season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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