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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
Sales-tax vote brings ramifications

In part III of our preview series on a June 18 referendum on a half-percent sales tax increase, the East County Observer details how Manatee County would respond if the vote failed to pass.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 20, 2025
Sarasota's Tsunami Sushi prepares to reopen under new name

With its new spot in the Rosemary District, Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will fuse Japanese culture with Sarasota history.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 6, 2023
Braden River Soccer Club serves 1,500 Sarasota, Manatee kids

The club serves about 1,500 children in Sarasota and Manatee each year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 23, 2023
Manatee Sheriff’s Office reacts to rise in vehicle burglaries

Officers encourage residents to take simple steps, such as locking their cars, to protect their belongings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2022
Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 14, 2022
Sarasota city leaders stick with surtax spending proposal

Suggested broader changes to proposed list of $191 million in projects fail to gain commission support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2022
Rotary Club pilots new Books for Kids kindergarten program

Volunteers work one on one with kindergartners at Ballard, Oneco and Daughtrey elementary schools in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 9, 2022
Benderson Park undergoes more than $3 million in hurricane repairs

Work at the Sarasota County park is expected to be complete by April 1 in time for the competitive season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 16, 2022
Orchestra's plans for new center approved by Planning Commission

The Fruitville Road site gains approval recommendation and heads to the County Commission for final consideration in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 28, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 31, 2009
Silver Screen Sensations

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Tinsel Town always saves its best for last, hoping to knock your Christmas stockings off with bright stars and brilliant directors. The following films are at the top of my wish list this season - add them to yours.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
Mixon, Matthews sever ties

Justin Matthews, of Matthews Wildlife Rescue, left the East County attraction after one of his animals, a deer named Buckey, was killed by a pack of dogs on the property.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 5, 2010
The star pleaser

The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Artistic History

A modest home in Pine Shores provides a lively look at 50 years of American art and design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2020
District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader

District 3 of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has new leader in Capt. Sandy McIver.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gets front line support

Community steps up to support Lakewood Ranch Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
Tavistock's The Green red hot in Lakewood Ranch

Businesses line up to be part of Tavistock's The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2016
The Players brings new scripts to life

What does it take to bring a New Play Festival-winning script to life?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Chicken chain to roost

As PDQ scouts for real estate to house new locations, the restaurant says land near schools provides an ideal match. A site near Braden River High School could be next.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • May 28, 2014
Market Watch

Economic realities could ram current bull marketÂ

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