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The School Board of Sarasota County approved plans for a special referendum during an Oct. 1 meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 2, 2013
School Board approves special referendum

The Sarasota County School Board approved a March 2014 election Tuesday, Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shirley Deutsch'   s new front doors reach nearly to her shoulder, which she says makes it hard for her to open and close.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
82-year-old wants a solution to her condo-door problem

A resident of The Promenade on Longboat Key is petitioning her condo board for a lower door handle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The May announcement of the 'Siesta Key' series would spark some of the most visceral opinions of any topic around Sarasota in 2017.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2017
Top Story - May: Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 18, 2010
MY VIEW: 4 reasons to nix the school tax

The reasons why Sarasota County taxpayers - and parents - should oppose the renewal of the district's special one-mill tax extension continue to mount in stunning fashion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Sound off: Referendum

We asked for your traffic solutions in our April 30 editorial, “Send in your vote,” and you responded. Keep the dialogue going by emailing your opinions to Managing Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
Commissioners review town wish list

A community center and improved cellular communication service topped the list of goals for residents and town leaders this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosemary District property owner Howard Davis believes the neighborhood can effectively advocate for a broad slate of changes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2017
Rosemary District sets community goals

A planning initiative in the Rosemary District has identified dozens of ideas for improving the rapidly developing neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Justin Curtis threw passes with teammates on Sept. 17.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
Idle football players use teamwork to help community

They helped move trees and clear debris in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amy Gorman and Angela Massaro-Fain. Courtesy photo
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sisters find time to play ball

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good enjoy Bradenton Marauders game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Devito's house at the end of Baywinds Lane, devastated by the tornado.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 17, 2016
Tornado destroys home, damages others near Stickney Point Road

No major injuries were reported, but responders rescued two people trapped in a collapsed home on Baywinds Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The drive, for which formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and other accessories are being accepted, will run March 5-9.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2012
Cinderella Project under way

The Manatee Education Foundation is seeking donations of formal wear for high school students who need assistance attending prom.

  • East County
  • News
Allessia Ukmar.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allessia Ukmar

The Cardinal Mooney goalkeeper talks her start in the sport and her best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Head Coach T.J. Goelz said he believes this year's Mustangs can reach the state finals — if they keep developing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2021
Mustangs softball looks different this year, but expectations remain high

Roster turnover has not changed the program's attitude.

  • East County
  • Sports
ULI meetings and interviews will be held at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 26, 2013
ULI plans October visit

The Urban Land Institute is coming to town Oct. 20 to Oct. 25 to meet with 100 residents to discuss Key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dieter Zoellner, now 71, once trained as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. He was prohibited from being deployed to Vietnam because he was not yet an American citizen. He became an American citizen and enlisted in 1963. Photo by Jessica
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 5, 2015
East County veteran remembers his 'career in the air'

A paratrooper of the 101st Airborne Division, Dieter Zoellner spent weekends jumping from 900 feet.

  • East County
  • News
The firm running the concessions at Siesta Key Public Beach ran into permitting problems with the county, leading it to win an agreement that it can install movable kiosks. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Kiosks coming to the beach concession area

The new Siesta beach concessionaire soon will be installing movable kiosks and getting a break on its payments to the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Wild: A Kiwanis man of all trades

At the club's Feb. 13 weekly breakfast meeting, Kiwanis Club President Richard Crawford surprised John Wild when he announced during his weekly remarks that he had created a new award called the President's Award for Wild's service to the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) in "Harley Quinn." Photo source: HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2020
Binge Blog: It's almost impossible to get brains out of a cape

HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
U.S. Army and Vietnam War veteran Herman Martinez plays the drums while on stage with Bradenton-based band Whiskey Blind. Martinez founded the Del Webb Association of Veterans and Military Supporters.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 24, 2021
Rockin' concert honors vets

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Concert commemorates Memorial Day and honors veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wide receivers Wyatt McLeod and Cameron Pearcey congratulate Ty McLeod, No. 88, following his 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2012
Lakewood rumbles to second district win

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held off Tarpon Springs in the second half, defeating the Spongers 41-34 to earn its second district victory of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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