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  • March 30, 2016
The Swedish Songbird, Uncaged

Libby Larsen’s opera, 'Barnum’s Bird,' tells the story of the world’s first pop icon.

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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 11, 2026
Sarasota Paradise drop professional debut to AC Boise, 1-0

The Lakewood Ranch-based soccer club played its first match in USL League One.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat dog park popularity has a muddy by-product

Dogs at Bayfront park roll and run in dirt that was once grass, a worn turf that struggles to accomodate heavy traffic.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2023
Manatee County welcomes its newest commissioner

Raymond Turner has been named as District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's replacement.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2019
State College of Florida offers leadership course in Lakewood Ranch

Leadership Boot Camp on agenda for State College of Florida, Leadership Simplified in Sarasota-Manatee area.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Ranch agents join Wagner Realty

Diane Lee and Cyndi Myers, formerly of Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty, have joined Wagner Realty.

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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 29, 2011
Little Caesars Pizza robbed by armed male

At 8:52 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, a white male, in his 20s, with brown hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, demanded money from employees of Little Caesars Pizza, located at 4599 Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 15, 2012
Oct. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 14, 2018
International Women's Forum celebrates 20 years on Suncoast

The Florida Suncoast Chapter members gathered for a dinner and presentation Nov. 14 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2016
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  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 3, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

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  • East County
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 9, 2015
Manatee County School Board to review 2014 financial statements

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss its financial standings, through Dec. 31, 2014.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2024
Neuro Challenge’s annual gala serves up kaleidoscope of experience

Just like the services Neuro Challenge provides for those with Parkinson’s disease, the Cause 4 Hope gala created unique experiences featuring the arts, storytelling and philanthropy.

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  • December 10, 2025
Town of Longboat has questions after property valuations decrease

Drastic reductions in property appraisal evaluations for undamaged condo units have raised the alarm for Longboat leaders.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2015
Holiday gifts and gaffes

Embarrassing and heart-warming stories from residents are the gifts that keep on giving.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2023
Booker High sprinter eyes state spots in a competitive field

Jayson Evans is ninth in the Class 2A boys 200-meter dash.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
Familiar Focus

After spending last year at Booker, safety Vince Sellers Jr. is looking to make a name for himself at his father’s alma mater.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 4, 2016
Drowning Lessons

Urbanite Theatre Co-Artistic Director Brendan Ragan prepares for "The Drowning Girls" — the first play he's directed at the theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2023
Sarasota still has a ways to go to be a 'roundabout city'

Sarasota is among the state's leaders in converting intersections into roundabouts. On a national level, it's not even close.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2011
Education Center builds its social network

Longboaters got a lesson in Facebook and Twitter at the "Social Networking 101: Facebook and Twitter" class held recently at the Longboat Key Education Center.

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