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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2014
Pension plan boards make necessary adjustments

Taxpayer costs for three frozen pension plans could rise from $2.76 million to $3.26 million in the coming fiscal year. boards of trustees lower estimated rates of return to 7%.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2017
Manatee Clerk's office warns of scam

Property owners can obtain copies of their deed at minimal costs through the county government.

  • East County
  • News
Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Giving back

In the spirit of the holiday week, a "thank you" to readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Coldwell Banker Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Luxury Specialist Roger Pettingell Offers Insight and Advantages to Clients in Sarasota’s Competitive Real Estate Market

Sarasota real estate has never been in greater demand.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Subcommittee moves forward with statements, values

The Planning & Zoning Vision Subcommittee agreed to forward its drafts to the Longboat Key Town Commission for further discussion.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Beach borrowing on the Longboat Key ballot

Election Day is March 17, but early voting will be available through Saturday at five sites nearby to Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 28, 2022
James (Jim) C. Huber

James (Jim) C. Huber, 94, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away January 21, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By David Conway |
  • July 24, 2014
Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Safari Sarasota funds help build schools and provide digital literacy to children in South Africa.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • October 18, 2019
Wine-lovers make global impact

Safari Sarasota shares the culture, food and wine of South Africa during three-day event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 8, 2022
SRQ adds second airline flying direct to Northeast

Breeze Airways announces plans for twice a week flights to Connecticut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2014
News Briefs

Biter buys downtown parcel for planned apartments; Shay takes over as Siesta Key Association president; Sarasota County ratifies Teamsters agreement; Beach University seminar series returns to Siesta Key

  • Sarasota
  • News
JC and Allison Cornell, their children Kendall, 3, and Carter, 4 (center), and Martha and Brian Cornell.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 30, 2022
SMH Cornell Family Behavioral Health Pavilion to open in fall 2023

Project leaders held a groundbreaking event on Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 18, 2009
Roundabouts increase time

Although it's widely believed that roundabouts save time, the city's consultant finds that the trips between downtown and the barrier islands would take up to a minute longer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Mariotti Site Development began work on a new entrance to San Marco Plaza around Feb. 25. Work is expected to be finished within a week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
San Marco alters entrance options

For years, business owners in San Marco Plaza have been wrestling with how to make the plaza - and its large parking area - more accessible.

  • East County
  • News
Lucy Nicandri and Mason Tush
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Tarpon Tournament Kick Off Dinner

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament held its kick off banquet Wednesday, May 7. The event is the world's oldest tarpon tournament and runs from May 10 through June 15. The five-week tournament will include overall, fly, junior, ladies, a his-and-her division and a most-releases category. At the banquet, guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner before winning raffle prizes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 4, 2019
Longboat Key Town Commissioners back from hiatus and ready to work

After a two-month recess, the Town Commission resumes regular meetings on Sept. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Haus-Envy staff  have the new store prepared for its first Holiday shopping season. Pictured, from left to right, are Nicole Nuzzo, Savannah Grill, Terry Richards, Mindie Camus and Jodi Rice.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 24, 2021
Haus-Envy brings fresh furniture, decor to Lakewood Ranch

Former consignment store owner changes direction with Haus-Envy in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The Pirates take a water break during fall practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2021
East County football preview: Braden River High

Braden River High football has inexperienced players at the skill positions.

  • East County
  • Sports
Crosby
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2014
Mote gathers support for bayfront aquarium

Mote Marine President Michael Crosby is attempting to coalesce broad community support behind the organization's plan for growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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