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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 5, 2021
Longboat Key condo owners taking precautions after Surfside collapse

The deadly Surfside collapse has many Longboat Key condo owners looking into what precautions they should take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2014
Districts seek to shed pricey water systems

Sticker shock from a $43,000 water pipe leak this summer has District 6 officials looking to unload their water system.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 26, 2015
East County resident hopes to ignite commission

Paramedic and firefighter Tom Batchelor applies to challenge incumbent Vanessa Baugh for the District 5 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 3, 2022
Welcome back: What you missed in Sarasota

There was a lot of news while you were gone. Here are the top stories of the spring and summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 19, 2022
Manatee seeks federal funding for second span of Fort Hamer Bridge

Funding for the east Bradenton bridge, among other initiatives, prompted a trip to Washington, D.C. by the Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
Lemur Conservation Foundation planning expansion in Myakka

Lemur Conservation Foundation in Myakka to expand and house more lemurs

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2021
Lakewood Ranch educator's death a huge community loss

Greg McGrew, an administrator, teacher and coach, dies from cancer at 58.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 1, 2021
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard under new ownership in eastern Bradenton

Kristin and John Hokanson take over East County's Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Article leads to courtship for tennis player

Al Tripodi fell for Francesca Harris when he saw her being interviewed for the "Player of the Week" feature in the Longboat Observer two years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2013
Big names apply for superintendent post

The applicants for the Manatee County Schools top job include former finalists for other superintendent jobs across the state and current school district leaders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
Manatee County faces another Tara lawsuit

Lake Lincoln attorney says lawsuit would cover damages related to land use restrictions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2019
Young professional group focuses on future of transit

A coalition led by millennials is working to define what transportation will look like in Sarasota in 2045.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2017
The weight of the (hip-hop) world

One reporter's harrowing journey through a Fly Dance Fitness workout.

  • Health
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2016
City's lack of comprehensive parking strategy draws questions

In 2014, Sarasota’s parking manager was prepared for a serious conversation about the need for paid parking — so why have officials continued to delay that discussion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2017
Is vulture abatement right pick?

Pet owners upset with remedy for vulture abatement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 9, 2013
Tidbites

Uncle Peter and nephew Marc revamp Cafe Gabbiano; Darwin's is brewing at two spots; and Extra bites to chew on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 27, 2023
Residents argue over who parked on private property

Late at night, neighbors argue over parking on private property. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2021
City keeps parking management in-house — for now

In addition to passing on options for teaming up with a private parking operator, the commission extended provisions allowing for expanded outdoor dining.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
Observed: Leatherman destined to become Dr. Beach

Although it's always a pleasure to meet people in Sarasota who are familiar with the mountains of my native state, it's especially enjoyable when I find someone who knows places in the eastern part of North Carolina.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Commission election deadline approaches

Four incumbent commissioners are up for re-election next year - but it's unclear if any representative will have a challenger.

  • Longboat Key
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