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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 30, 2018
Many said: 'You're nuts' when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch

Many said Matt Walsh was nuts when it came to starting the East County Observer in Lakewood Ranch 20 years ago.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 5, 2024
Siesta Key enters the holiday season as it recovers from hurricane devastation

Island residents gradually return to normalcy as the last round of businesses in Siesta Key reopens in time for the holidays.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota boys basketball coach has sights on program turnaround

BJ Ivey is attempting to reshape the Sailors' culture — while racking up wins on the score sheet.

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 9, 2009
Young professional launches fencing club

Sarasota resident Rich Georgia is 'on guard' to help his students also develop a lifelong passion for fencing.

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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 7, 2025
Rich get richer with new high school baseball playoff format

Underdog stories in prep baseball may become a thing of the past.

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 5, 2022
Project Pride leads off June with Grand Carnival fundraiser

The debut event had music tribute acts for Cher, Brittany Spears and more.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2009
Delay may add to cost of bridge repair

A rescheduling of the repairs on Blackburn Point Bridge will take the work into hurricane season.

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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 26, 2011
VIDEO: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"

Hundreds of professionals and spectators had fun dancing around during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 8, 2011
Longboat Kiwanis Club begins food drive

Drop off donations through May 1 at one of 13 locations on Longboat Key.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2018
'Snowcoming' dance brightens scene at Braden River Middle

Middle-schoolers dance night away with friends.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 24, 2017
Junior League kicks off tour of homes

The home tour began with a brunch at Pineapple Yoga Studio.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 22, 2024
Christ Church to host food drive

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Christ Church of Longboat Key will host a food drive to benefit Our Daily Bread of Bradenton, which provides assistance for people in need after the recent hurricanes.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2015
OUR VIEW | $682 million for what?

Over 10 years, Longboat Key taxpayers have sent all that money to Manatee and Sarasota. Surely more of it can come back.

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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2020
Longboat Key commissioners to consider resident-permit parking proposal

The Longboat Key Town Commission will also consider increasing parking fines from $30 to $75

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2024
Manatee County does well on roads, flunks wetland protections

Our columnist responds to Manatee County's online survey.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 19, 2024
School board OKs changes to public comment rules

The board also discussed raising school meal prices and approved new staff positions.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Culinary incarceration creates fun in Lakewood Ranch

Self-quarantined families familiarize themselves with pots and pans.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
Attorney warns of legal points on hotel projects

The city of Sarasota's attorney says he believes both downtown hotel proposals could violate a state constitutional provision.

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