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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 11, 2020
Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame inducts Bradenton man

Mill Creek's Jay Romine will be honored for his 41-year career in law enforcement in Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
County is uber excited about new program

Sarasota County has told its transportation services program to scat as it becomes the first municipality to partner with a trendy transportation service.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2014
Chalk Festival founder discusses move to Venice

Denise Kowal said moving the festival from Burns Square was a difficult decision, but issues with the Sarasota City Commission led to her relocating the event.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2016
Sarasota Signing Day Roundup: 11.11.16

19 area athletes have inked their colleges choices during the early signing period.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2014
Baugh can't discuss the seven-story plan

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has requested changes to its University Lakes DRI that would allow construction of up to seven stories on the Lakewood Ranch Main Street parcel.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2018
Cringe Blog: In which we finally get to zombies

"Zombieland," starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abagail Breslin, and "Mindhunter," starring Jonathan Groff, Anna Torv and Cameron Britton, are this week's spook-tacular recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 14, 2015
MTC charts local weather using weatherSTEM

Manatee Technical College can now track weather in real time.

  • East County
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  • By John McGuire |
  • August 2, 2017
Longboaters work to improve community's understanding of sea turtle nesting rules

Volunteers, town officials and residents work together to enforce beach rules and further inform residents.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2022
Hurricane Ian updates, news in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Water and wastewater services were restored to most of Siesta and Casey keys on Saturday morning. A boil water notice is in effect.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Zara Barrie |
  • March 6, 2014
Factory Girl: Ratchet Ball

Factory Girl: Ratchet Ball

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 8, 2025
Observer Challenge hopes different format will attract more players

The beloved Longboat Key tennis tournament is back for its 25th year with a new format and surprise criteria for its grand prize.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • November 30, 2012
Just one look in the fridge …

Just one look in the fridge …

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2018
'Come Sunday' tells a powerful and loving story that challenges viewers' beliefs

The Joshua Marston-directed Netflix film "Come Sunday" sends the message that religion does not have to condone sin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 26, 2024
Plant-based lunch options roll out in Manatee school cafeterias

Two high schools and three middle schools offer Impossible Burgers and plant-based nuggets.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 28, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory transforms the big top into a winter wonderland

The Circus Arts Gala was held Jan. 27 at Ulla Searing Big Top.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 25, 2015
Forecast predicts partly-cloudy skies for supermoon lunar eclipse

The rare lunar event will occur on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 27.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Guest Author |
  • November 23, 2018
Sip and Tell

A Lakewood Ranch wine dilettante uncorks three bottles of vino with the town’s wine club.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Young professionals lend voice to local government

Local officials have bemoaned younger residents’ lack of participation in government affairs. The Young Professionals Group wants to change that.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 10, 2025
Relaxed restaurant throws open doors to families, furry friends and all visitors

An idea, entrepreneurial spirit and years of industry experience lead Courtney Rossler and Kevin Pass to officially open Lo' Key Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Hayes |
  • June 13, 2012
My View: Addressing the Manatee County budget

Manatee County businesses have been blessed with a terrific 2012 tourist season experiencing a 13% increase in economic impact to the county during the first quarter of the year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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