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Results for: Puprime Referral Code "SAVE30" Get 10% On Trading Fees

  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 13, 2011
Manatee County detectives search for clues in homicide

The body of Nicole Rose Scott, 29, was found Dec. 11 in a ditch at the end of University Parkway, east of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Small Business of the Year winner: 1st Choice Industries

1st Choice Industries was named Small Business of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 28, 2011
Two new host tenants sign on at Premier Sports Campus

The Manatee County YMCA's YFL youth tackle football program and the Sarasota Saracens Rugby organization have signed on as the two newest tenants at the Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Brown urges communities to work together

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown hopes the town will work more closely with its neighbors to reduce the costs of future beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Joey Fazio

Fourteen-year-old Joey Fazio recently was named Southeast High School's Freshman Student Scholar Athlete of the Year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2010
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens Central Station

Th newest station will house the district's specialized equipment and serve as the primary backup for other stations in the district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Obituary: Shire brought big ideas to Key development

Jack Shire died Nov. 16 at the age of 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Observer moves its offices to Main Street

The Observer and its sister publication, Gulf Coast Business Review, opened their new offices at 1970 Main St., in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 8, 2010
Historical Society seeks to honor Key residents

The Longboat Key Historical Society has located the Tablet of Honor and will be adding more names to the monument once it is returned to Bicentennial Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryan Leverenz

Lakewood Ranch junior Ryan Leverenz captured his first individual county championship in the 125-pound weight class at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • February 2, 2011
When you want a romantic dinner...

Local couples share their favorite spots for a romantic night out.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
Firefighters submit new proposal

Under the union's proposal, firefighters would not receive wage increases unless other employees get raises. But the contract suggests other forms of compensation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
Younger hopes to put new candidates on the map

Commissioner Phill Younger suggested a new system of three geographic commission districts with four at-large commission seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Mark Gordon |
  • September 14, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Kepecz-Hays' Longboat Key sales total $5.7 million in two days; Michael Saunders & Co. sees growth

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 12, 2011
Chinnis reflects on 30 years of changes on Longboat

When Rusty Chinnis, founder of Rusty Chinnis Contractor Inc., arrived 30 years ago on Longboat Key from Atlantic Beach, the island looked different than it does today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 18, 2011
City told to send positive signals

The city's economic-development coordinator said decisions that appear to be unfriendly to business are also watched by potential new businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
Mating herd of manatees stops by Christian Retreat

A mating herd of manatees spent a day in the Manatee River along Christian Retreat's property, much to delight of its residents and staff.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories that ran this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Our View: 44th Avenue handled well

In the end, Manatee County commissioners made the right compromise for traffic and for neighbors.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 31, 2011
Bay Haven students rock out on homemade guitars

When you're in fourth grade, not much beats building your own guitar from scratch and then hoisting it up like you're a rockstar.

  • Sarasota
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