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  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the editor

Three reasons to vote against Floridays hotel; Let’s hope voters drive developers out of town; More traffic will ruin the feel of the Village

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Charles Conoley
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
School Board District 3 candidates sound off

Read this Q&A with contenders for the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
Victoria Wittner plans to complete six more Harry Potter-inspired novels to coincide with the original seven-book series.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Youth writes 'Harry Potter' novel

You might love 'Harry Potter.' But does his story inspire you enough to write your own?

  • East County
  • News
Stock Development's Margo II model has a bonus room that opens directly to the pool patio for a truly indoor-outdoor living space.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Stocking up on luxury

Is there a 'sweet spot' for new construction in Lakewood Ranch? Stock Development hopes so.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Baugh
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Manatee County District 5 candidates

Vanessa Baugh and Kathleen Grant share their vision for East County.

  • East County
  • News
The AquaPalooza party Saturday off Longboat Key surrounding a sandbar near Jewfish Key was well-contained, officials said.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 17, 2016
AquaPalooza brings calm waters

Longboat Key officials and residents say boat bash was a model of decorum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 17, 2016
Jensen Beach-based PAC plugs Longboat Key density referendum

Tattoo parlors and pawn shops? A Jensen Beach-based PAC says these things could be a ‘yes’ for Longboat Key’s future if voters say ‘no’ to Floridays’ Aug. 30 referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 17, 2016
Longboat Key to begin dredging New Pass

The $5 million project will add 200,000 cubic yards of sand to south-end beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Tyler's Ice Cream is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 GMD.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 17, 2016
Here’s the scoop: Tyler’s Ice Cream

The gourmet ice cream shop is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Majorie hopes to make Veronica Fish and Oyster a local destination.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 17, 2016
Mark Majorie brings his love for seafood to Veronica Fish and Oyster

From the New Orleans bayou to Sarasota Bay, Mark Majorie doesn't just love seafood. It's a way of life.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 17, 2016
Aunt Rudele tells all

Nate Jacobs' unstoppable comedic character has a life of her own.

  • Arts + Culture
Nolan Middle School eighth-grade pitcher Jacob Danowski hurled the Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Stars into the Babe Ruth League World Series. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader spends first week of school playing in the Babe Ruth League World Series.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 17, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $855,000

Residential transactions July 29-Aug.4

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat 08.18.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner 8.18.2016

This information is compiled from Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
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