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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 7, 2012
Neighbors: Mark Lubas

Classically trained opera singer Mark Lubas has not only performed in a variety of operas throughout the U.S., he's also spent more than 20 years helping others find their own voice.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Columnist . |
  • March 12, 2020
Gillespie Day

March 10 celebrates Sarasota's golf-loving first mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2021
Riverview, Mooney face challenges in football playoffs

The Rams and Cougars will both hit the road Friday for their first-round games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Manatee County budget breakdown

The Manatee County Commissioners will meet to set the tentative millage rate July 26. County staff members now are adjusting the proposed budget to reflect new tax roll figures released July 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2013
Final Farewell: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors

Thirteen Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High seniors played the final East County rivalry game of their high school careers April 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2013
Our View: If they get it, they spend it

On the campaign stump, Sarasota County commissioners could say they stood firm on taxes. The 2013-2014 fiscal year millage rate will not increase.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2023
Michael Saunders & Co. to combine two Longboat Key sales offices

Longboat agents will work under one roof at the spacious south Key location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL REPORT: East County's most expensive construction

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: The East County's Most Expensive Projects

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Commission challengers question election mailer

A campaign mailer that was paid for and approved by incumbents Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Commissioner Peter O'Connor also asks voters to support Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Police officer answers call of duty

Officer Shawn Nagell is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 23, 2018
Summit stresses neighborhood communication

East county residents attend Manatee County Neighborhood Services workshop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch

The newest member of the Manatee County School Board, John Colon is focusing on school safety in 2016.

  • East County
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  • By Jessica Luck |
  • July 8, 2009
Johnson leaves legacy of lifelong passion

Williams Douglas "Billy" Johnson, 86, of Longboat Key, died July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 7, 2012
Wounded Marine to share story at TBI Veterans service

Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has accompanied him on 47 roundtrip flights. They've been everywhere together, from routine grocery trips to Yankee Stadium, in New York.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 2, 2017
Give taxpayers their money back

Hundreds of millions of dollars are sitting in reserve account.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 8, 2013
Minnah Stein sews treasured threads

Middle-schooler Minnah Stein uses her creative talents to give back to people impacted by cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 9, 2014
Keep truckin: Compound Boardshop celebrates 11 years

Keep truckin: Compound Boardshop celebrates 11 years

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  • By Columnist . |
  • August 16, 2018
The Jolly Rancher

When in Lakewood Ranch, love thy neighbor

  • LWR Life
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