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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 19, 2019
Retired deputy files for Sarasota County Sheriff candidacy

Paul Fern retired from the Sarasota County Sheriff's office in 2018.

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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota ladies show love to homeless

The Ladies of Grace Bags ministry delivers to the homeless population in Gillespie Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 20, 2017
Toppled trees reset island ambiance

After Hurricane Irma, The Lazy Lobster and the Longboat Island Chapel are working to restore their environments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Returned Peace Corps volunteers continue service at home

Years after serving abroad, Peace Corps volunteers work on projects throughout Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 2, 2016
ManaSota League of Cities wants push for tougher vacation rental regs

Opposes legislation that mandates local government pay for relocating utility equipment within a public utility easement

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2018
Healthy "A" rating for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Local hospital among 750 in the nation to earn the highest safety rating.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
People to watch in 2016: Susan Phillips

Susan Phillips is assistant to the town manager, president and scholarship chairwoman of the Longboat Key Garden Club and scholarship chairwoman of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2016
Dual-purpose station has safety covered

Sarasota's Fire Station No. 17 will serve the University Parkway corridor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer monthly to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 26, 2017
Temple Beth Sholom celebrates 90 years

To know Temple Beth Sholom's history is to know Sarasota’s history.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.15.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 8, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.8.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 15, 2017
Late to the party

Some residents say they want new options at the guardhouse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 11, 2016
Six firms submit proposals to take Longboat utilities underground

The cost of this project will determine the final amount the town will assess Longboat Key residents for it.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2015
Microsoft grants $1 million in technology to charities

Technology giant Microsoft’s first window into the Southwest Florida market will come with a donation of nearly $1 million in technology to local nonprofits.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2015
Sarasota County parks $2 million at Bayfront

The answer to the town manager’s request for funds was a resounding yes — even before he asked the question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 2, 2015
Nonprofit tees off out east

A nonprofit based in downtown Bradenton, Family Resources hopes inaugural golf tournament will attract East County's attention to its cause.

  • East County
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 6, 2016
Her greatest contribution to the family legacy

Celia “Cee” Edmundson died after battle with cancer

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2016
Island residents call for new tree rules

Responding to concerns from residents on Bird Key and other barrier islands, the city is proposing tree regulations that would encourage the planting of native species.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2015
Hospitality group to buy Rosedale

CH6 Rosedale expects to close on the Rosedale Golf & Country Club Oct. 1.

  • East County
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