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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2024
CareerEdge awards nine upskilling work grants to local companies

The grants will provide funding to enhance the skill sets of workers to help foster a stronger workforce and higher wages.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2025
City undergoes billing system change for water customers

Beginning in October, the city of Sarasota will implement electronic payment system InvoiceCloud for water bills, shift convenience fees to customers.

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  • August 12, 2025
Allegiant adds new route from Sarasota to Rochester

Allegiant Air's new route between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Rochester, New York, begins Feb. 13, 2026.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 4, 2025
Manatee bans burning until next week at earliest

Similar restrictions are already in place for Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Good Ideas'

What started as quest to better control costs and manage growth in Manatee County has, in many ways, become an audit of the county's planning systems.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
How can we stem the tide?

A variety of factors fueled the 2018 outbreak and Sarasota's reaction to it.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Election Q&A: Ray Rajewski

Ray Rajewski is seeking the District 3 Commission seat because he believes residents need an alternative.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Our View

Tough test for St. Denis

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board At Large: Britt Riner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 17, 2025
Manatee County starts shift of some administration services to Lakewood Ranch

Director of Property Management Cary Knight provides a first look inside the new administration building at 9000 Town Center Parkway.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Salute for service

Gulfshore of Longboat Key resident Bob Jensen recently got a hero’s honor: Marine Corp. veterans Capt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Ultra White Affair emphasizes the importance of philanthropy

Benefiting Goodwill Manasota and Second Chance, Last Opportunity, the second Ultra White Affair took place Friday, Aug. 28, at G.WIZ Science Museum.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Tie the knot on water

A floating Chapel on the Bay is being launched in Sarasota and is the only vessel of its kind in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Pre-preview party goes off like a dream

DreamWorks animators previewed their latest film, "How to Train Your Dragon," at a scholarship fundraiser Feb. 13, at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bill Pretyka |
  • February 27, 2010
Partners promenade for Family Promise

East County residents Kurt and Lichi Fowler hosted an old-fashioned square dance Feb. 27 at their home as a fundraiser for Family Promise of Manatee County. The event featured food, fires, fellowship and, of course, plenty of dancing.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 15, 2010
Obituary: Dr. Harvey Mendelow

Dr. Harvey Mendelow, 85, served as chief of pathology at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 28, 2010
Local legend celebrates 95 years

Florence Katz celebrated her 95th birthday July 9 aboard the Marina Jack II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Betty Sponaugle

Betty Sponaugle, 76, was a 15-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2010
Buchanan sponsors veterans' appreciation fair

The Veterans' Appreciation Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 1 at Freedom Elementary School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 10, 2012
Obituary: Leo L. Tonner

Leo L. Tonner of Longboat Key, formerly of New Jersey died Jan. 7. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
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