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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 6, 2025
LWR Conversational Spanish breaks down language barriers

LWR Conversational Spanish is led by Lakewood Ranch's Montse Florensa, who has Spanish roots in Cuba, Puerto Rico and Spain.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2022
Not just for the birds: History buffs welcome at Jiggs Landing

Denise Kleiner stuffs her boat tours with years of knowledge she picked up living on the Braden River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2012
City Commission approves crime strategy in Newtown

The program carries no additional costs and involves working with a small number of officers, at first, to facilitate buy-in from the Newtown community.

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  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2011
City manager employs office hours

In an attempt to streamline efficiencies with the city's permitting process, office hours for the public will be held to address any concerns they have with city government operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
Fire contract expenses: $120,000 and counting

Town Manager Dave Bullock is using a labor attorney and communications firm in his quest to get a firefighter union contract approved.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 7, 2020
School board undecided on superintendent search

Board members agreed on a salary range and base qualificationsbut still do not know when the new candidate will officially be chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2019
New Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation ready for Lakewood Ranch community

New Manatee County Sheriff's Office substation ready for Lakewood Ranch community

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 24, 2019
Library, Manatee County partner for veterans benefit seminars

This year is the first year that Manatee County’s Veteran Services department, who run the the annual seminar series in April, have held the event at libraries in the community instead of in the County Commission chambers in downtown Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 19, 2015

Siesta Key property target of Craigslist scam

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 2, 2014
Developer pitches eight-story Burns Court condo

A vacant lot on Dolphin Street could serve as the home of a six-unit condominium building, as a developer has begun plans to build a project on the land.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
The Observer announces new contests for 2014

The 'It's Read Everywhere' contest and 'Love Story' contest are now accepting submissions online at YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2013
Laurel Park residents voice concerns about trail

A forthcoming multi-use recreational trail in Laurel Park has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 2, 2024
Longboat Key officials work with Sarasota County to prep for storm

As town officials prepare, residents are asked to stay up to date with information and can utilize the self-serve sandbag operation and sign up for Alert Longboat Key.

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  • By Dr. Christopher L. Dillingham, M.D. with Sforzo | Dillingham | Stewart Orthopedics + Sports Medicine |
  • September 25, 2025
Shouldering the Pain Without Surgery

Shoulder pain doesn’t have to sideline your life. Today’s treatment options offer relief without the risks of surgery.

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  • July 24, 2025
Olympic Insight, Everyday Impact

Pain shouldn’t keep you from doing what you love. At Elite Sports Recovery Center, Dr. Christine Foss combines elite-level expertise with personalized care to help you move freely and live fully again.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2023
County concentrates mosquito treatment on malaria hot spot

North Sarasota areas are the focus on eradication of marsh mosquito population.

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  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2021
Publix to offer COVID-19 vaccines at Sarasota stores

The supermarket chain will allow residents to register online for vaccination appointments at 7 a.m. Wednesday, though it did not share details on supply or locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 6, 2012
Obituary: Jean Waterman Bender

Jean Waterman Bender from Longboat Key and formerly from Harrison, N.Y. died on January 2. She was 100.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 6, 2011
Commission OKs $16 million beach referendum

The Town Commission decided to approve only one beach referendum for its March 15 ballot to bring sand and structures to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 4, 2011
Zunz chosen as District 5 commissioner

The Longboat Key Town Commission appointed Lands End resident Pat Zunz to the District 5 Commission seat Monday.

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