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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Former SMR exec starts new adventure in Bradenton

Richard Bedford starts real estate and land consulting business in Bradenton.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 19, 2025
Fruitville Road project wins adjustment for Fourth Street driveway

With no site plan submitted, the developer of nearly 2 acres between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street at North Tamiami Trail gets critical access approval.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2023
Rosedale searches for traffic solutions on SR 70 and Lena Road

FDOT and Manatee County Public Works officials discussed the community's concerns about the design of S.R. 70 and Lena Road.

  • East County
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 15, 2017
Local businesses help give veterans a new purpose

Stephen Stouffer was homeless before Goodwill Veteran Services and a new career with Signal 88 Security helped turn his life around.

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  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Entrepreneur pushes for affordable housing

Harvey Vengroff plans to ask the city to change its density regulations to allow him to construct an 800-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 28, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cooper Maxwell

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch tennis standout Cooper Maxwell.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.25.15

Enjoy this week's Longboat Key edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Tree protection changes prove thorny

The city continues to refine its tree ordinances, but residents and developers lack consensus on reasonable regulations.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Dante Pascarella

The Cardinal Mooney boys basketball senior talks injuries and never giving up on anything.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • January 17, 2013
From top tease to up-do -- in under 10

From top tease to up-do -- in under 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2010
Town attorney responds to Code Enforcement challenge

Town Attorney David Persson wrote that town building-permit requirements and fees don't violate state statutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
Meet in the Middle

Concrete medians that were meant to protect Osprey residents from heavy traffic are being fingered as culprits behind dying businesses and long waits at red lights.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2019
Key Niners welcome members back with luncheon

The Longboat Key Club's women's nine hole golf association teed off the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
News Briefs

Entrepreneur purchases more downtown land; U.S. 301 to get new median landscaping

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Observed: Summer splash-out

I often get small swarms of children by my side at school dances or other events where the children are eager to have their photos taken for the newspaper. Sometimes, one even will follow me around at events.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2011
Manatee County accepting board applications

Manatee County Government is seeking applicants for vacancies on the Special Magistrate and Code Enforcement Board.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Nicole Wittmer

Sarasota Christian senior middle hitter Nicole Wittmer has played volleyball since she was in seventh grade, and she hopes to continue to play at the college level.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2017
StoryTime brings the family back together

The app's READwithME features allows users to video chat while reading the same book.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 16, 2010
Sarasota Ballet unveils Pineapple Square studio

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb never thought he'd get the Sarasota Ballet into a location quite like this.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 13, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Win Win'

"Win Win" is a simple and forthright film, which is victorious on so many levels.

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