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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 10, 2013
De Furia shows respect on and off the bench

The Hon. Rick De Furia reflects on a long and varied career as he prepares for retirement, effective Aug. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 10, 2023
What makes a perfect show pig for the Manatee County Fair?

East Bradenton students and FFA advisors talk about the qualities they seek in a show pig.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2025
Setting the scene at the Mote Science Education Aquarium one mural at a time

Gifted local artist Andrew Viera places his talent on exhibit at the Sarasota landmark.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2022
Viral scooter prodigy learns his craft at Payne Park

"Krazy Kai" Haines, 6, has 61,400 followers on Instagram and has earned the attention of extreme sports stars like Tanner Fox and Nitro Circus.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City prepares for vote on election dates

A campaign to change the City Commission election cycle is ramping up, but critics are making a case to maintain the current system.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2011
Hunsader prepares for annual festival

This year's Pumpkin Festival will run three weekends, from Oct. 15 through Oct. 30.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 28, 2024
Complete streets projects await federal grant approval

At 60% design, the city of Sarasota is ready to move forward to the design-built stage of 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Manatee County School Board says impact fees make sense

Funds needed to build new schools or additions as expected population boom hits.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 5, 2025
Manatee property values decelerate, but tentative millage stays steady

Countywide property values were anticipated to grow by 10% but only grew by 7.09%.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Longboat things you missed while you were away

A lot happened while you snowbirds were up north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 11, 2024
Key Chorale celebrates its ruby anniversary

Collaboration with other cultural groups has been Key Chorale's hallmark during its 40-year history.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2020
Grant leads to Willis Elementary's plants in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Elementary teacher receives Splash! grant to grow a garden by the school's new addition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 23, 2021
Longboat Key police officer begins tenure after swearing-in ceremony

Doug Ferris was a professional golfer for 13 years.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2009
ODA students learn gift of giving

Students made 50 Thanksgiving meal baskets for families in need at Gocio Elementary School in Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman said someone stole a spear gun from her pool deck.

  • Sarasota
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  • By June LeBell |
  • June 15, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

June Lebell reviews Saturday's performance of the Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
In Memoriam: Loved ones broadcast Nelson's pioneering spirit

Robert Nelson, an entrepreneur and pioneer in broadcast, is remembered for his generosity and passion for life.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Radio system costs revealed

Pleas at the Sarasota County Commission meeting for a new 800 megahertz radio system were met with some skepticism.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 14, 2012
It's Christmas in June at the Siesta Chamber

Members of the holiday committee are hoping to secure 30 floats.

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