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  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 4, 2013
Obituary: Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona

Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona, 92, of Novi, Mich., formerly of Longboat Key, died March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • April 9, 2013
Jeremy Xido DEATH METAL ANGOLA Director Video Interview

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  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 2, 2014
East County braces for growing enrollment

New numbers show the Manatee County School District welcomes 1,200 more students compared to a year ago.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 23, 2014
Hyatt Regency gives back with All Faiths Food Bank

A group of Hyatt staff members joined the All Faiths Food Bank's Sprout Mobile Farm Market to teach local children the importance of eating healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2014
Kiwanis Club increases scholarship money

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Foundation will increase its annual grant and scholarship funds given to area youths from $75,000 to $100,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2014
Sarasota woman starts trek to Tallahassee

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2014
River Dawgs go undefeated in tournament

The 13U and 10U Florida River Dawgs both went 4-0 to win the Tampa Bay Classic NIT March 8 and March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 14, 2013
Scene and Heard: Swinging surprise for sweet sixteen

It was certainly no secret that her honorary grandparents were throwing a sweet sixteen for performing prodigy Maria Wirries.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 15, 2013
Orioles announce arts events at Ed Smith

The Arts in the Ballpark program begins Oct. 26, and concludes with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra May 10, in Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 19, 2014
County approves homeless spending

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved a contract extension for consultant Robert Marbut to implement his Homeless Strategic Action Plan - which includes a shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2014
PAL to celebrate silver anniversary

The Police Athletic League of Manatee County will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the PAL Golf Classic April 22, at The Concession Golf Course.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 25, 2013
School District finalist for grant

The Manatee County School District is a finalist for a 'Race to the Top' grant, the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 21, 2021
Children hunt for painted rocks at the Children's Garden Thanksgiving event

The scavenger hunt was held Nov. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 10, 2022
Music statue in St. Armands Circle recovering after fall

The statue is missing its head and hands, likely thanks to someone climbing on it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2024
Bay Runner service to Lido Key to resume Wednesday

The Bay Runner trolley will restart its route to Ted Sperling Park on Dec. 11 as parking enforcement along Benjamin Franklin Drive will also resume.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 19, 2025
Leaderboard tightens headed into final round of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Twenty-six players are within five strokes of the lead with one round to play at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2025
Manatee County launches water meter replacement project

Work begins this month on installing remotely read devices.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2024
County tax collector files for 10th term

Barbara Ford-Coats was first elected to the office in 1984. She is challenged by Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2024
Charges reduced for suspect in Longboat murder case

On Jan. 12, detectives arrested Latoya Hanna in St. Lucie County following a six-year investigation for the 2017 Longboat murders at Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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