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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 17, 2022
Worker shortage limits available firefighter/paramedics in Myakka City

Manatee County has stopped its agreement to supply firefighter/paramedics on trucks serving Myakka City.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2016
Residential development: A home run for Whitney Beach?

Whitney Beach owner seeks referendum

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2022
Braden River High School's drone program takes off

Braden River High students pass a drone safety course that brings them closer to flying commercially.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2021
SMART expands its reach in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy expands its programming to reach more community members.

  • East County
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2021
County considers dedicated sports tourism funding

A proposal would dedicate 5% of the Tourist Development Tax to sports tourism.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: The kids are all right

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center announces expansion

The hospital will build a $120 million, five-story, 60-bed tower on its Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 3, 2022
A day in the life of a Longboater: Meet TPC's Suzy Brenner

Brenner is the executive director of The Paradise Center.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 3, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Dog days of summer

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2009
East Manatee Bulldogs dream of new digs

The league has raised more than $35,000 toward building a new 5,800-square-foot clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2009
Thunder clinch playoff berth

The Out-of-Door Academy football team secured a spot in the postseason with a 27-21 victory over Moore Haven in Class 1B-District 6 action Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Turkey Trolley needs Thanksgiving help

Volunteers will spend Thanksgiving delivering meals to individuals who are alone on the holiday.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Our View

Health care for all, comrades

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Our View

Chief Abbott's future: not swell

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Cops Corner

A man called police to report that his 17-year-old daughter went to a neighbor's house and received a tattoo.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Cops Corner

A deputy who responded to a call about a box truck that backed into a ditch found the driver standing in the middle of the road, throwing his belongings to the ground 'for no apparent reason.'

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
Welly speaks to local groups

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager is presenting an overview of its $400 million Islandside plans to residents and members this week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 17, 2009
Merchants to skip renewed merger talks

After the chairman of the Downtown Improvement District pushed for new merger talks between the Downtown Partnership and downtown merchants, merchants say they're not interested.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 20, 2009
Sea cow snuggle

Two Mote Marine trainers explain the 'wow-factor' in working with manatees.

  • Sarasota
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