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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Back in Action

The Garden Club comes back to life from the off-season and hosts a welcome back party at Bay Isles Beach Club on Thursday, Nov. 3. Members brought appetizers and drinks and enjoyed a sunset happy hour. And, of course, there were great floral arrangements on every picnic table.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 1-Mile Fun Run

Over 300 people participated in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach. There will be 10 1-mile fun runs every Tuesday through the summer. Once four have been completed the participant will receive a free t-shirt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Drama Club

The 25 students in Pine View Drama Club have been preparing for "Peter Pan and Wendy" since September. They typically meet weekly after school, but since Jan. 6 they've been rehearsing every day for opening night Friday, Jan. 17.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 3, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.06.17

It was all about babies, birthdays and...wait for it...Flo Rida last week on the social scene.

  • Black Tie
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 13, 2011
A Tale of Three Cities: Bonita Springs: Second Time's the Charm

Bonita Springs seems to have everything going for it from a 1999 incorporation into a city, including lower taxes and self-determination.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 25, 2018
East County nonprofits gear up for Giving Challenge

Donations over a 24-hour period often are crucial to a nonprofit's services.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2009
Town water receives top scores

All 151 water samples taken in 2008 were bacteria free. Town water also has acceptable levels of copper and lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2018
Lessons from a winless recreational softball season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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  • By Columnist . |
  • November 23, 2018
How I Sleigh Christmas

While your stockings were hung by the chimney with care, I was out in Lakewood Ranch upping my Santa game.

  • LWR Life
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 23, 2018
Sarasota School Board supports more officers in schools

The school district supports a plan announced by Gov. Rick Scott on Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
Conversation with Chris Sharek

One of the organizers of Electrify the Island sees exponential growth in the availability of electric cars, and Sarasota is among the places embracing them quickly.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 20, 2014
Everything You Need to Know About Fiscal Neutrality

Proposed changes to fiscal neutrality stir controversy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2021
Former CIA executive says new gun owners in Lakewood Ranch area could use safety lessons

Lakewood Ranch's Larry Johnson gives back by teaching gun safety at Manatee Gun and Archery Club in Myakka City.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 15, 2021
Manatee School District adds visual and performing arts to millage allocations

If 1-mill ad valorem property tax is renewed, arts programs will be bolstered.

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  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Library nonprofit turns its focus to collections

Manatee Library Foundation has given $200,000 toward stocking the shelves of the new library.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 16, 2020
Longboat Key man's sailboat washes ashore

Mark Sternal had recently purchased the boat in Punta Gorda.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Inaugural Savor the Sounds concert a big hit with residents

Longboat Key residents braved the chilly evening for the Chamber of Commerce's first concert with more to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee County high school marching bands gear up for state competition

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Parrish bands are concentrated on growth in hopes of earning a medal at the top level.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 11, 2024
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club honors late members while bell ringing

After coming in second last year, the Kiwanis Club is working hard this year to become the fundraising club for the Salvation Army from Tampa to Venice.

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