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Results for: Bitunix Referral Code ''frxpkq" Get 20% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
FULL STORY: Brown gets second term

Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor David Brenner will each get another year in their posts after two unanimous votes by the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 26, 2020
Citizens Academy pulls back curtain on local government

The weekly seven-part course provided access to several departments of Longboat town government and the people who work for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Q+A with Steve Olmstead

Steve Olmstead has worked for Sarasota County for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2026
Man makes false battery claim to end an argument

Police were called to an alleged battery only to learn a man called 911 to get his ex-girlfriend to leave him alone. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 9, 2015
North Trail remains on the the edge of revitalization

While advocates of revitalizing the northern gateway to Sarasota are bullish on a new residential project, they remain wary of tricky zoning issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2021
Sunshine Kids pampered by Sirius Day Spa in Sarasota area

University Park's Sirius Day Spa welcomes the Sunshine Kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Billy Snyder

The Riverview boys lacrosse senior scored a game-winning goal against Sarasota on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 14, 2021
Manatee County switches to first-come, first-serve vaccinations

Manatee County might not use mass vaccination sites much longer

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 6, 2023
Just getting started for the day

A worker well-versed in the town's rules on noise and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill |
  • February 4, 2010
Length of Jewfish dock causes concern

The Jewfish Key dock will grow from 50 feet to 180 feet out into Sarasota Bay if the Zoning Board of Adjustment approves the request next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2010
Lakewood volleys for perfection

The boys tennis team is looking to ride its 29-match winning streak toward another undefeated season and district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
Cops Corner

July 6 "Wallet whereabouts" 1:57 p.m. -- Lost Property. A man reported losing his wallet on the beach. The wallet contained $50, a driver's license and several credit cards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High bests Braden River for third straight time

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated 21-7 its rival Braden River for the third straight time in its season opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Primal colors

Abstract painter Beverly A. Smith peels away layers of paint to reveal what lies behind her uninhibited brushstrokes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 6, 2010
Backstage Pass: The Stage Master

Aaron Muhl, stage master for the Ringling International Arts Festival, takes a break from his whirlwind schedule to discuss how he will juggle 45 performances in five days.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 16, 2013
County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet

Higher feed prices have forced Youth Livestock Show exhibitors in the 97th Manatee County Fair to get creative to sell their steer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2012
Pirates end season on a winning note

The Braden River High football team notched its first win of the season with a 28-7 victory over Naples Palmetto Ridge on Senior Night Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 6, 2013
Music Review: 'Un giorno di regno' ('A King for a Day')

What a difference a year makes. In 1840, Giuseppe Verdi's wife and, two children died and then, 'Un giorno di regno' ('A King for a Day') came along and everyone hated it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2018
Change in food supply causes angst

Feeding Tampa Bay says its new distribution system will get more food to the hungry in Manatee County.

  • East County
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