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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota Audubon Society makes careful effort to protect plovers

The Sarasota Audubon Society continues efforts to protect endangered snowy plovers.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
Fundraising for Bradenton mission continues in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith continues to raise funds for the Stillpoint Mission of Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 25, 2017
When it comes to the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest, he never whines

Four-time chairman of Suncoast Food & Wine Fest does his job with little fanfare.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 30, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS: Young songbirds, violinists rev up for 'Holiday Splendor'

Students at Phillippi Shores IB World School took a break from Peggy Conrad's music class Monday to share what they're up to - prepping for 'Holiday Splendor,' which takes place Thursday, at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 30, 2011
Dr. Ancowitz shares cardiology insights

A few months ago, this column featured a piece by Dr. Arthur Ancowitz, that dealt with heart attack and stroke with a focus on prevention. This month, Ancowitz answers questions on the topic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 27, 2012
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines Video

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Man robbed at gunpoint; Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval; Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 14, 2023
Nashville police visit Sarasota school to discuss active shooter responses

Commander Scott Byrd and Captain Steven Bowers visited Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences to discuss how to utilize the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events system.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2017
Lakewood Ranch business types take shot at connection

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 21, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: You're coming with us

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 5, 2022
After favoritism found in Manatee County government, focus turns to transparency

Leaders say more town hall meetings and timely agendas are the keys to improving transparency to the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2018
Short-term rental owners push for policy change

At least one city official is willing to consider relaxing a prohibition on short-term rentals in neighborhoods. Are residents open to a new policy?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 11, 2020
Longboat Key makes preparations ahead of Eta

The town of Longboat Key is not planning to evacuate as of noon Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2019
East County's top high school sports moments of 2018-2019

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and ODA high schools feature on our top moments list for East County in 2018-2019.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2022
Is performing arts center in Lakewood Ranch just a dream?

The organization Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center forms to stir up support to build a theater.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 22, 2013
Sidelines

Golfers tee off during Tournament of Champions; Sarasota SUP Series returns this weekend; Fleet Feet Sarasota offers training program; i9 sports gearing up for fall season; Rower wins silver medal

  • Sarasota
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  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 25, 2022
Bay Street Dog Park opens after county unleashing event

Sarasota County has a new dog park inside Bay Street Park. The off-leash park now has dog exercise equipment, shaded seating and water fountains made for both dogs and people.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 10, 2010
Downtown groups won't fully endorse roundabouts

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Downtown Improvement District refuse to provide unqualified support of the city's connectivity plan, which includes two test roundabouts on U.S. 41 at 10th Street and 14th Street.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff is considering an upscale gun range or gun shop near the successful White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2015
Succession plan re-emerges as Ross departs

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock announces a search for an assistant town manager is on as commissioners request an agenda item to discuss town manager succession planning.

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