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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 21, 2017
School Board to lower millage rate

The millage rate for fiscal year 2017-2018 is down and the taxable property value is up.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The speed humps will be in place for a year as the Florida Department of Transportation evaluates their efficacy.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands Circle leaders discuss speed humps

Some stakeholders in the Sarasota shopping district are happy with the traffic-calming devices, but others wonder if improvements can be made.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 4, 2019
State amendments need transparency

Two bills would bring an end to Florida's confusing constitutional amendments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2011
Boeing B-787 will land at SRQ today

At 5:30 p.m. today, a Boeing B-787 test aircraft will land at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The marina site is denoted in yellow.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2014
Lennar nixes marina plans

Independent marina operators say the idea is not financially feasible.

  • East County
  • News
The Medina Villa Home offers a den to personalize into a home library or medial room. It has nearly 1,600 square feet of air-conditioned space. Courtesy artist rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2016
WCI adds designs to Rosedale offerings

Two 'villa home' designs now are available.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Residents address representatives of Floridays, James Brearley and Angus Rogers, CEO, in the lower right.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 16, 2016
North-end residents size up hotel plan

For a Floridays hotel proposal, size matters — both to residents and developers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2012
City budget deficit now stands at $3.3 million

The city of Sarasota's budget deficit for fiscal year 2012-13 has been reduced from $5.9 million to $3.3 million, in part, because of an unexpected increase in property values.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.6.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Yoga instructor Meg Metcalf leads the Craft Beer and Yoga class at JDub’s Brewing Co. in Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Stout workout

Fitness fad encourages group exercise — with a twist.

  • Health
Lisa Fulk of Sunshine Canning said The Market's second season should be bigger than last year.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2018
The Market at Lakewood Ranch opens new season

The Market at Lakewood Ranch opens a new season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2016
City renames Pineapple Avenue in honor of Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle

The block between First and Main streets will temporarily be renamed "Verdi Place."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Military Academy Cadets carry a banner with the 2015 parade theme “Freedom is not Free.”
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.26.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
Key resident joins Mote board

Dean Eisner, of Longboat Key, is joining Mote's Board of Trustees. Eisner brings 30 years of experience from a background in business administration and management with a focus on finance, sales, marketing and public relations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nik Wallenda walked across U.S. 41 in January. File photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 18, 2013
Nik Wallenda sets his sights on the Grand Canyon

Sarasota's hometown daredevil will take the highest walk of his career without a safety net.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
News Briefs

Longboat receives water award from U.S. EPA DeLynn collection earns ASM accreditation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wish: That legislators embrace Gov.-elect Rick Scott’s “growth” agenda.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2010
OUR VIEW: Wish list for 2011 ...

OUR VIEW: Wish list for 2011 ...

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The meeting will take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 4, 2011
Town to select District 5 commissioner

The Longboat Key Town Commission must appoint a new District 5 commissioner at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Bay Watch is working to release 60,000 juvenile clams and 215,000 adult clams into Sarasota Bay. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 22, 2018
Sarasota Bay Watch scallop search postponed

Due to the recent red tide bloom, the Sarasota Bay Watch will reschedule Great Scallop Search of 2018 and Clam Jam, originally scheduled for Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Crew members compete at the Sarasota Invitational Regatta in February. File photo
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 25, 2014
Crew purchases Osprey property

After six years at Bay Preserve, Sarasota Crew wants to expand the program to new rowing facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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