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  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2016
Growth in Manatee County sparks need for firefighters

MTC Fire Science Academy steps up to the challenge.

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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 5, 2012
Teen entrepreneur draws national attention

Two years ago, 15-year-old Sam Vrinios started a custom game controller business in his garage. Now, he is on television.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
Spotlight on horses at polo's 'hub'

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.09.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.09.17

  • Sarasota
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 5, 2019
Up and over: Sarasotans and the Ringling Bridge

You can walk, run or bike your way from downtown Sarasota to St. Armands Circle with help from the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 30, 2024
Ornament workshop kicks off the holidays in Lakewood Ranch

Arts A Blaze Studio hosted A Very Merry Ornament Workshop at The Grove.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Martin Hyde

Meet the candidate.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Dogged duo promote lawn party

John Wild and his canine companion, Ripley, stopped by the Longboat Observer/Longboat Key Chamber office Friday, Sept. 28, to drop off tickets for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 17, 2025
Megan Fudge visits Dill Dinkers, challenges anti-pickleball views

The APP Tour's all-time medals leader put true athleticism on display at the Sarasota-based club.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 11, 2023
Sarasota Bay's water quality is the best it's been in 8 years. Can we keep it that way?

Area scientists are hopeful that the bay’s water quality will continue to improve but warn it’s not time to slow efforts.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 7-13

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 31, 2014
The Russian House: A creative, fast-casual-dining concept

The Russian House: A creative, fast-casual-dining concept

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Boredom gets brush off in Lakewood Ranch with free art class

Artist Kori Clark keeps Lakewood Ranch area children busy with free online classes.

  • East County
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 7, 2020
Del Webb walk-a-thon raises nearly $20,000 to fight breast cancer

Participants at the first annual Del Webb Women's Club breast cancer walk-a-thon were mask-laden and socially distanced

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 8, 2024
Manatee County and residents at odds over communication restrictions

Residents are not allowed to call in to commission meetings or comment on Manatee County's social media platforms.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 23, 2020
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch offers a 'time to breathe' in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch lifestyle remains alive with opportunities despite COVID-19 crisis.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Andy Sawyer

Andy Sawyer started playing tennis when he was 8 years old, after his dad introduced him to the sport.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2017
ODA tennis family has three young aces

All three siblings are nationally ranked by the United States Tennis Association.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy the year's best Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
Firefighters submit new proposal

Under the union's proposal, firefighters would not receive wage increases unless other employees get raises. But the contract suggests other forms of compensation.

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