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  • By John McGuire |
  • March 10, 2017
Nearly 1,200 cast early, in-person ballots on Longboat

More than 36% of eligible voters on Longboat Key have already cast ballots for the coming election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2014
Special-needs prom event brings big expectations

Jenny Audet and her sister, Laurel, will attend the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom, to be held 7 to 10 p.m. April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church, 9607 E. State Road 70, Bradenton.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Pumpkin patch roundup

Check out our listing of pumpkin patches in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
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  • In Memoriam |
  • August 19, 2025
Joseph Evans Lembo

Joseph Evans Lembo, 61, passed away on August 7, 2025, following a brief illness.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 7, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 16, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Phil Couture

Longboat Key resident Phil Couture is Sarasota Yacht Club fleet captain and organizer of the members' bocce ball games. Bocce is one of the earliest games known to mankind.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Kids tackle fishing

Seminar draws great cast of volunteers to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 6, 2016
Small Business Chamber seeks new platforms

The networking group aims to connect local small business owners.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 25, 2014
Five ways to handle Black Friday

Five ways to handle Black Friday

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Dance Off

Haile Middle School students kicked off their Spring Break with a special "So You Think You Can Dance" competition March 8, at the end of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Turtle nesting numbers crawl downward as season wraps

Various factors could lead to a decrease in nests. Whether it's just the pattern of turtle nesting, red tide or predators, such as coyotes, turtles still produced a decent amount of nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Miri Hardy |
  • May 18, 2021
Myakka State Park's cycling day puts focus on nature from a new perspective

May 22 event will include a variety of special activities for cyclists at the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 14, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Rock-ing and rolling

Cougars volleyball heads into state title game inspired by a classic franchise.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2018
Racing to the top: Sarasota native talks his NCAA Tournament experience

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
News Briefs

Coast Guard rescues three divers; Commission makeup change to be considered; Commission appoints subcommittee members; LBK Fire Rescue hosts safety officer courses; Mote currently treating melon-headed whale

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 27, 2013
Sarasota celebrates Wallenda's canyon walk

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June 23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon via high wire.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
Premier Sports Campus would be 'perfect fit' for East County

Manatee County's acquisition of Premier could provide home for a park.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 15, 2024
Tara Elementary partners with Beef 'O' Brady's for Christmas in July

Restaurant patrons fulfill teachers' wishes before a back-to-school luncheon at Beef 'O' Brady's.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
County closes Tara Bridge land dispute

Commissioners say the property they were required to purchase as part of the deal for the bridge property could become a park.

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