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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening delayed

A run across it will continue as planned.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2017
Manatee seeks feedback on Parks Master Plan

The deadline for public comment has been extended.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2016
Manatee board recommends movie theater project

A movie theater and commercial plaza near the Ellenton Outlet mall may move forward.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2015
County approves redevelopment of commercial node

Developers will bring a Wawa and Walmart grocery to the corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2023
Suncoast Music Scholarship winners showcase their talents at concert

The seven scholarship-winning students offered a free community performance at First Presbyterian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
Tale of Triumph

When Leonardo Leal-Guerrero immigrated from Mexico in 2005, he knew no English. He then bounced from home to home -- sometimes staying with neighbors when he had nowhere else to go. Now, the Braden River senior knows his future - Harvard or Stanford.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2021
Day of Remembrance offers emotional 9/11 tribute in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Day of Remembrance honors 9/11 heroes.

  • East County
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  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 23, 2022
City Commission unsure how to honor resident's contribution to Gillespie Dog Park

Resident Dale Orlando helped gather grants to form the Canine Club park.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
WalkWise program to teach crossroad rules

A new Walk Wise program to inform residents how to use new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will start soon as concerns about the crosswalks and the flashing lights linger.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 1, 2021
A slice of thanks

Publix sent their usual thank-you cakes to Longboat's first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2009
Generosity shines at Mooney

The Cardinal Mooney High School Key Club kicked off the holiday season with a donation to Bethesda House, a non-profit organization that assists families with AIDS and is under the auspices of Catholic Charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2010
Leatherback turtle released after two days of rehab

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Hospital treated one of its largest patients ever recently. Lizzy, a 787-pound leatherback sea turtle rescued from Lee County, came to Mote for rehabilitation after stranding Tuesday, Jan. 5. She was released more than 20 miles off the coast of St. Petersburg two days later.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodland Spring Fling

Events will include The Great American Hamburger Cook Off, a two-mile race to raise money for Haiti, relay races and carnival-style games.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: River Rays

Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 3, 2011
Tennis club ladies ditch their makeup for the day

Lady tennis players at the Longboat Key Club joined Makeup Free Mondays, a movement standing for much more than leaving off the eye shadow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Wicker, the green turtle, swims back home to sea after Lido send-off

What's in a name? Plenty for this turtle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 10, 2010
Salvation Army Christmas kettle stolen

Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who grabbed a donation kettle from a Salvation Army volunteer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
SMR to build Jensen statue

APRIL FOOLS' DAY -- Just two weeks after Schroeder-Manatee Ranch unveiled the name and logo of its new sports complex off State Road 70, officials have decided to change both.

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