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In addition to closing government offices, the city and county are adjusting the schedules of recreational facilities and other services.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 1, 2017
City, county offices to close for Labor Day

Waste collection, public transit and other government services will not operate Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jonathan Lewis
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota Commission approves pay raise for interim county administrator

Jonathan Lewis will take over for Tom Harmer as the interim county administrator Dec. 8, with a $22,000 salary increase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2009
Longboat Library switches to winter hours

The library is open six days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Readers frequently pointed out the traffic bottlenecks in St. Armands Circle as something the'd like to fix -- if they had the power to do so.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Kings of the road: What if you wore the crown?

Readers let us know where they stand on solutions to perennial roadway backups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Town attorney David Persson said the Comprehensive Plan contains the necessary elements, but they need more clarification.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2010
Comprehensive Plan changes on the way

The commission heeded its town attorneys recommendation last week to make amendments to its Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 30, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 30, 2013

Today's stories: Longboat Key partners with University of Florida; Sarasota Police to offer virtual ride-along; Nordstrom Rack prepares for grand opening; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee district schedules H1N1 vaccinations

Three East County elementary schools are among the first seven in Manatee County that will receive the H1N1 flu immunizations.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Publix plans

The Lakeland-based supermarket chain plans to present residents with a new shopping experience before Christmas 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
University Park Country Club resident Carol Shabe has kept off more than 100 pounds through healthy eating, portion control and exercise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area woman recommends to trade fad diets for simple lifestyle changes

Carol Shabe in University Park shows lifestyle changes reap longterm benefits.

  • Health
Riverview'  s Brion Whitley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.19.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.19.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Fire Department is responding to a four-inch gas line break near South Tamiami Trail. Photo courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2018
UPDATE: South Tamiami Trail reopens after gas leak

Authorities are responding to a gas line break at Jo An Drive and South Tamiami Trail, which has closed a portion of the state highway north of Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olga Coronas will perform aerial silks and lyra routines while suspended high above the orchestra while they play. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 2, 2018
'Classical Music Celebration' concert puts music in motion

This limited-engagement performance combines acclaimed international musicians and an aerialist for a diverse night of entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 30, 2009
Photo of the day: Mini Minnie

Mia Hines, 1, went trick-or-treating as Minnie Mouse at her dad's (Rich Hines) Merrill Lynch downtown office Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Village Association will hold its monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 30, 2012
Siesta Key associations to meet this week

The Siesta Key Village and the Siesta Key associations will each have meetings this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lynne Bennett and Marcia Bachura
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Westfield Southgate Mall annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

Guests attended Baby Basics of Sarasota County and Westfield Southgate Mall annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One of the units at Sutton Place damaged by the fire
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 20, 2018
Longboat fire damages Sutton Place condominiums

No injuries were reported in a two alarm fire that raged for at least 15 minutes at Sutton Place on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New construction, without the need to renovate, is one of the more popular segments of the real estate market, experts say.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction, election season among the big topics heading into the new year

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2015
‘The Wonderful Spirit’

Longboat Key's 60th anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
IDA budget down 5.7%

The decrease is largely attributable to the conclusion of an irrigation study.

  • East County
  • News
Bobby and Joyce Mazurek, pictured Monday, are among the 446 voters who had cast their ballots early as of Thursday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2015
Longboat Key early voting ends tomorrow

Early voting for the town’s general municipal election ends tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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