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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 13, 2011
Government Watch: Tough Task

A panel of 15 business and government leaders aims to help Florida save $3 billion over four years. It's a big idea kind of group.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2020
Planners present long-term vision for regional transportation

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is working with residents and officials to produce community-backed goals for the future of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 7, 2018
Growing Sarasota County schools' farm-to-school program

Sarasota County Schools continues to expand its Farm to School program to provide students with healthy local food.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 13, 2015
Our View: Les incompetents

Much like the day of and after 9/11, the three-day Paris slaughtering by the Islamic Muslim terrorists leaves you stunned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Eva Rey in review: year two

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's executive director again earned glowing reviews from supervisors, but she struggles to hide her affection for work.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 17, 2021
Longboat Key firefighters honored at third annual awards ceremony

Firefighter-paramedic Chase Bullock won the department’s employee of the year award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School guidance clerk finalist for Support Employee of the Year

After unusual introduction to Lakewood Ranch High, Kari Keech-Babcock provides sweet service to school's community.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 29, 2024
Bobby Jones Golf Club financially outperforming expectations

Budget projections anticipate the newly renovated city-owned golf course to end next fiscal with a nearly $1.3 million fund balance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Christine Robinson |
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota County Commission cuts will affect at-risk children

When county commissioners cut $510,000 from early learning, they created devastating, far-reaching negative effects.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 10, 2024
Longbeach Cafe celebrates 10 years at Whitney Plaza

The restaurant keeps people coming back with delicious food, friendly service and consistent experiences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Safe Children Coalition |
  • November 26, 2024
Implementing Change for Good

Safe Children Coalition served over 9,000 children in the last fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 29, 2023
Grace Community Church focuses on outreach

The Lakewood Ranch church has a hand in many community events and supports several local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 7, 2025
Unincorporated Manatee County residents can file police reports online

In the first two weeks of service, about 200 online reports were filed through the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2023
East County resident takes over as Manatee Development Services director

Nicole Knapp has worked for Manatee County for the past eight years.

  • East County
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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 24, 2025
Waxing Bye Felicia opens in Lakewood Ranch

Felicia Michaels, owner of Waxing Bye Felicia, said it is her priority to make her clients feel comfortable and satisfied with her services.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 4, 2020
LBO Cops Corner: Same bay, wrong Bayfront?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Officials, residents brace for the worst from Hurricane Irma

With the storm's path still uncertain, Sarasota is diligently preparing for Hurricane Irma.

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