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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee commissioners discuss growth options

Manatee County commissioners and Planning Commission members today met jointly to discuss growth plans for the county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • July 6, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Condo on the Bay

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Condo on the Bay

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 22, 2020
How to make Longboat's Gulf of Mexico Drive safer

Keep the transports out of the middle of GMD, let lights shine on the road, and buy GMD from the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 31, 2019
'A manmade solution to a manmade problem'

Non-profit installs 10 Mini Reefs at MarVista in Longboat Key, with hopes of making the ecosystem a little bit better.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 6, 2010
Bad Calls

A former top federal banking regulator who now lives in Lido Shores was one of the first to question many moves made by politicians to prevent the financial crisis. His fight, now nearly two years old, carries on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2022
Manatee County expands technology use to improve traffic conditions

The county's award-winning Traffic Engineering Division is stepping up efforts to fight snarls.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2023
World Champions Cup changes Sunday schedule

The final rounds, held Sunday at The Concession Golf Club, will now begin at 8 a.m.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2025
Airport fire department upgrades emergency medical services

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Fire Department now offers enhanced medical emergency treatment

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 3, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 9, 2022
Myakka City Elementary leader named Manatee Principal of the Year

Carol Ricks now will be considered for the Florida Department of Education's Principal of the Year award.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2018
More housing planned for Honore Avenue

Manatee County Commission now to consider 600-home project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 20, 2019
Redistricting Sarasota County is a no-win proposition

To redistrict now or wait doesn’t matter. The outcome will be the same: lawsuits and a government that weakens voters’ voices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 23, 2015
County leaders revive conference center discussion

Sarasota County commissioners went on the record in support of a mid-­sized conference center this month, while a group of business leaders begin building back private sector support for such a venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Our View: Capitalize on the moment

The cloud of euphoria enveloping the Sarasota Ballet this week is well deserved. And it is not over the top to exclaim this tiny (in budget) but extraordinarily talented ballet company, Sarasota's own, reached a historic high in its 26 years of existence this past weekend at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 15, 2013
Tribute to Heroes: Andy Hooker

Lakewood Ranch veteran Andy Hooker wears his Vietnam War colors proudly.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport ready for record holiday rush

Officials at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which is one the fastest growing airports in the world, say they are prepared for record traffic during the Christmas period.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2010
Black Tie section makes its debut

Debuting in all the Observers this week is a new, separate section for Black Tie and Arts & Entertainment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 1, 2012
Younger now home, recovering

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger was discharged over the weekend from Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 23, 2012
Water advisory lifted for three beaches

It's now safe to hit the water at Lido, Turtle and North Jetty beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
UPDATE: U.S. 301 lanes reopen

Lanes of U.S. 301 between Myrtle Street and DeSoto Road are now open after being closed due to downed power lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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