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

  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 12, 2023
The Paradise Center receives grant to relaunch its volunteer program

New Project Manager Amy Steinhauser reintroduces the Longboat center's volunteer corps to get members more involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2020
Small business market debuts on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Business owners coordinate first Small Biz Holiday Market on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carly Mitchell

Haile Middle School student Carly Mitchell broke her ankle in May playing soccer. But just two weeks after rejoining practices, Mitchell, 13, and her teammates made it to the quarterfinals in the Challenge Sports 3v3 Nationals July 30 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2011
Town creates wildlife nuisance brochure

The town of Longboat Key has created a brochure called "A Citizen's Guide to Nuisance Wildlife," in an attempt to inform residents how to keep critters away from their neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 30, 2018
June Blaustein remembered for her loving personality and unique hobby

The Sarasota speech pathologist and bodybuilder suit sewer died Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 13, 2024
Ice cream shop named for owners' beloved dog opens on Longboat

Greg Bukowski and Volha Siamashka have opened Penny's Ice Cream near the beach and hope to grow a loyal customer base.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
News Briefs

Post office prepares for tax deadline; Historical Society requests funds

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 16, 2019
Education Practices Commission rejects DOE's settlement with Superintendent Cynthia Saunders

School District of Manatee County superintendent to remain focused after settlement rejection

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 15, 2025
Sarasota High girls weightlifting finds a home in the weight room

The girls weightlifting program at Sarasota High School raises the bar for everyone involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2021
Longboat Key awaits FDEP feedback for pipeline reassessment

It will take the town of Longboat Key about 10 months to complete the assessment of its 20-inch force main.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Manatee County School Board adopts budget, makes cuts

Board members adopted a $555 million budget and approved $6 million in cuts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 30, 2016
State approves funding for barrier island traffic study

At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 13, 2013
Study will sketch Circle garage plans

Commercial property owners and residents agree on a preliminary parking proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 2, 2014
New attraction to fill long-time vacant lot

APRIL FOOLS' - Property at S.R. 70 and Lockwood Ridge Road is slated for a Drag Queen Bingo site.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2022
Operation Oktoberfest is a success for St. Armand's church

More than 150 people attended the seasonal event on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 5, 2009
Neighborhood patrol guards against crimes

A Siesta Key community's fledgling neighborhood patrol sees its volunteers double after a home invasion and rape occurred just blocks away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Ranch Town Hall hours

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors are discussing changing Town Hall's hours of operation. The East County Observer caught up with several Lakewood Ranch residents for their thoughts on the issue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 8, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra 'The Dream of America'

The Sarasota Orchestra's recent program at the Sarasota Opera House, "The Dream of America," was a moving tribute that combined 20th- and 21st-century orchestral music with a cast of actors, a singer, videos, photographs and texts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2019
Sailors football drops anchor on Titusville

Sarasota High puts up historic numbers to move to 4-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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