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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 1, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from interim police chief

George Turner spoke to the club about his goals for the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2020
Discovery Point Child Development Center franchise opens in Bradenton

New York couple moves to East County to open a Discovery Point franchise in Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
School Board of Manatee County to determine superintendent's future

School Board of Manatee County to make decision on superintendent contract.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Illegal ATVs fuel Ranch concern

The operation of ATVs and dirt bikes along the paths in Greenbrook is illegal. Some residents are searching for solutions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Observed: Erroneous info never seems to cease its flow

A couple of weeks ago, it was the beach parking. Now, again, it's the tennis courts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Braden River High School senior graduates high school, college

Mandy Peebles, 17, will graduate high school May 31 - after she earned her first college degree.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
FULL STORY: Gov. Scott says jobs will solve Florida's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Simple math: She's No. 1 in Manatee County

Braden River Middle School math teacher named Educator of the Year in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 12, 2020
Sarasota-based security app offers free training to houses of worship

Founder Kevin Angell believes See It, Say It, Send It, which is free to the public, can provide an extra layer of security at religious services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street is jammin' for charity

Events hosted at the plaza raised more than $800,000 for charities last year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2019
City rejects mixed-use proposal for commercial properties

Although commissioners declined to adopt a proposed zoning text amendment, the board directed staff to develop a new concept with a greater emphasis on affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 6, 2019
Grant's Gardens gets initial OK on prelude to renovation of Longboat site

Commission approves land-use changes, zoning changes but more votes are in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2018
Residents report coyote sightings

Experts say coyotes generally don't pose a threat to humans, but pet owners should take caution to protect small animals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Candidates focus on youth at Sarasota Underground town hall

Seven of the eight people running for City Commission shared their thoughts on Sarasota’s future and youth outreach at a candidate forum Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 13, 2017
Suited to her hobby

East County woman is part of a state wingsuit formation record.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Crane crashers

Sandhill cranes will jump in your car, block roads and tap on your windows. Get used to it - they're here to stay.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 18, 2013
Luke Wood Park project causes headaches

The process of repairing the grounds at Luke Wood Park has residents at nearby condominiums - already upset by protracted lift station construction - frustrated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Collected Stories'

Donald Margulies' 'Collected Stories' is the final chapter of Banyan Theater's summer season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Publix to be demolished

APRIL FOOLS' - The Longboat Key Publix will close May 1 and reopen April 1, 2015, to create a new Main Street retail and grocery store pedestrian roundabout attraction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2014
Mustangs make college plans

Five Lakewood Ranch High athletes made their college intentions known during a ceremony May 16.

  • East County
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