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Results for: RebatesMe Referral Code "HY5FFS" – Earn Cashback on Every Purchase

  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 7, 2021
Longboat rejects car-charging grant

The town of Longboat Key would have been responsible for the cost of electricity as part of FPL's grant program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 16, 2020
Manatee County commissioners clash as administrator keeps job

Manatee County commissioners clash, no longer considering firing county administrator

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 24, 2022
The Twig of Bradenton displays the compassion of area nonprofits

The Twig and The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle combine to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 7, 2009
My View: 'Buy local' is a bad buy

In weak economic times - shoot, sometimes even in strong ones - the impulse to push 'buy local' programs overwhelms all common sense.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mayor Richard Clapp |
  • March 18, 2010
My View

The City Commission says it will focus on the following activities for the next two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By John Ewing |
  • August 28, 2012
Having fun with locally-grown food

Having fun with locally-grown food

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Daniel Hoffe

Daniel Hoffe was attending a training program in the South Tower of the World Trade Centers when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

Find out what's "scene" and heard in Sarasota's arts and entertainment world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood couple completes family with adopted son

On June 28, Lakewood Ranch residents Jessica and Gerrid Smith boarded a plane for Africa. They returned from Ethiopia with their adopted son, whom they have named Elijah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Tube Dudes find new home on Main Street

Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber is seeing a lot of foot traffic at his new Main Street showroom location. Next up - a 15-foot-tall giraffe on the sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
Dressed to thrill for Lakewood Ranch Boo Fest

Families say making their own costumes is half the fun of Halloween.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
Friendship Center Theatre Troupe helps founder stay forever young

Playwright Arthur Keyser started a senior theater group to keep older residents active physically and mentally.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 2, 2019
Portrait artist Dirce Kennedy aims to capture her subjects inside and out

Artist Dirce Kennedy's latest exhibit is now through April 22 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 5, 2015
Conversation with Steve Hall

Steve Hall, senior benefits specialist with Alltrust Insurance, along with several other community members, started a fund with money out of his own pocket to help veterans with emergency needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2014
Creating a Haven

As Community Haven celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, its leaders launch plans for the next 60 years.

  • 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 Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota police chief DiPino reports on first week

Bernadette DiPino always keeps a protein bar in her bag. They have come in handy during her busy first week as Sarasota's new chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Dezzi feels heat from contract comments

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi is still the town’s fire chief. But he is no longer part of the town manager’s contract negotiation team.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2024
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections: Scott Farrington

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
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