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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2012
Town offers fire contract with 3% raise

The town of Longboat Key is offering firefighters a raise, but it is willing to go to impasse concerning the pension issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 18, 2012
Boaters voice concerns about roundabout plan

If a roundabout is constructed, boaters towing their boats will have to cross traffic to enter the boat ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 18, 2012
Keeping Pace: Courtland Bernard

Sarasota High senior Courtland Bernard has his sights on finishing the season as one of the top 10 runners in the state in Class 3A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
Santa Claus brings cheer to East County schools

Steve Hensell is the face of Santa to Manatee County school children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
March election date changes

The town of Longboat Key will hold its municipal election March 12 with one week of early voting at Town Hall the week before.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Key business gets the party started for dogs

Shannon Gault's new Pupcake Pooch Parties online business allows humans and canines to celebrate any occasion together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2012
Right at home: Victor Garguan

Suncoast Polytechnical High senior Victor Garguan had never heard of rowing when he moved to the United States from Moldavia seven years ago. Garguan joined the Sarasota Scullers last fall and has become one of the organization's most dedicated rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
My View: Take a closer look: aquaculture and caviar

When Mote Marine Laboratory's namesake, William R. Mote, retired from the shipping and transportation business he created, he decided that he wanted to give something back to the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Bringing Home Bacon

Bacon, a miniature potbelly pig, broke through a window last week to escape a house fire. He survived with a few scratches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor

PIC has lost its way; Response to PIC facts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 6, 2013
Player of the Year: Erika Tymrak

University of Florida midfielder Erika Tymrak was named the 2012 SEC Offensive Player of the Year. The Lakewood Ranch resident will begin playing professional soccer for Kansas City in the new NWSL League.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 21, 2013
Saturday's car show in Bradenton is a "Big" deal

Saturday's car show in Bradenton is a "Big" deal

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 13, 2020
Paradise Center gains partnerships, inches toward opening

The island's medical center is on schedule to open in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Cindy Spray

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 29, 2020
Campers make movies at Sarasota Film Camp

The online camp has children putting together films from the comfort of their homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 23, 2020
The Best Medicine: Comedians bring laughs to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The Laughter Vaccine standup show was held August 18.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to a new norm

Though teachers say the year isn't without its challenges, they are excited to be back in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2020
Pirates football still finding its way

Braden River lost its first game, but there's reasons not to panic.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2020
Montessori school opens on Main Street

Kathy Lindaman started the school in First Baptist Church to help families have another option during COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 26, 2018
Setting up to Go Fourth is no easy task

Preparation for Independence Day activities can take weeks and months.

  • Sarasota
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