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Results for: XM Partner Code "4BW9T" Get 20% Off on Trading Fees

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: Non-Profit Organization: Save Our Seabirds Inc.

Even when she isn't at Save Our Seabirds Inc., Executive Director Lee Fox is still saving seabirds (and other birds). She gets a constant stream of injured birds at her home in Wimauma.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: Jesse Biter reflects on ‘Below Deck’ appearance

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 20, 2016
Jesse Biter reflects on ‘Below Deck’ appearance

The Sarasota entrepreneur may have been painted as the villain in the Bravo TV show, but he insist reality TV isn’t necessarily real.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Net your competition at the Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament

The tournament kicks off with a cocktail party on Dec. 7 and concludes with finals on Dec. 10.

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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 16, 2012
April 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2016
Manatee County Sheriff's Office saves masked resident

Deputies rescued a raccoon with a can stuck on its head.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
SMA Prep club provides Ultimate mix of exercise and learning

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2018
Mustangs basketball camp a jam session in lessons

The Lakewood Ranch High basketball programs hosted a summer camp last week, and it was important for more than just the campers.

  • East County
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
Pedestrians, cars at odds on Siesta Key

In two neighborhoods on Siesta Key, pedestrian crossings are rising in public awareness, but no firm plans are set to meet residents' requests.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2018
Booker High boys basketball drops heartbreaker in final four

The Tornadoes pushed the defending champs to the brink in a 62-61 loss.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 21, 2017
On the clock: Timing of Siesta bridge openings concerns some residents

A new drawbridge plan on Siesta Key reduces the number of openings, but residents say it’s critical to stay on schedule.

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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market Crystal Classic shines spotlight on No. 1 beach

Anyone who missed the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition Nov. 10-14 on the Key missed truly extraordinary art.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2016
Longboat Key breaks ground on Bayfront Park

As the town of Longboat Key starts the $3.5 million revamp of the park, permitting remains uncertain.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2024
New documentary puts 'Spotlight' on Sarasota skateboarder

The film, which follows the life of Jake Ilardi, came largely from video filmed by his brother Nate Ilardi.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 7, 2024
Ray Turner says District 5 will get a long-term plan and transparency from him

The Manatee commissioner, who is running for reelection, stresses the county must "get ahead of the growth."

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 15, 2020
Bunny Skirboll never stops moving

A fan of fitness since her 20s, Skirboll finds new ways to stay moving.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
LBO Best of Cops 12.31.15

The Longboat Observer highlights the best and most bizarre Cops Corners of 2015.

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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Business brisk on Lakewood Main Street

Lakewood Main Street business owners expecting busier-than-usual summer

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
An idea that's the bomb!

Emergency room doctor finds way to decrease fireworks injuries.

  • Health
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 30, 2024
Longboat Key receives additional police support from state agencies

To help with traffic control and deter looting, the Longboat Key Police Department is receiving supplemental patrols from departments from Jacksonville to Miami.

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