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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
New rules govern garage door replacements

The Manatee County Building Department is offering a new process for permitting and inspecting garage door replacements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors: Dorian and Janine Irizarry

It was August 1997, and Garth Brooks was playing a free concert in Central Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High alumnus lends helping hand

A former Sailors football player gives back to his community in a time of need.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 22, 2016
Virginia firm digs into $5M New Pass dredging on Longboat Key

Early start on beach rebuilding encourages veteran project manager

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2017
Red tide questions surface at Siesta gathering

It’s hardly a new phenomenon — in fact, it’s been around for thousands of years — but Siesta Key residents fear red tide blooms are getting worse.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 30, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces new play reading series

In conjunction with its current winter theatrical season, the Urbanite Theatre will do readings of three new plays for potential future productions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Volunteer Bill Johnson helps keep SANCA afloat

The retired CEO and attorney is the go-to guy at Nathan Benderson Park, where he volunteers four days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 5, 2024
Longboat Key Police officers rescue dog from canal

Officers conducted a late-night rescue of an injured dog in a canal. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board - District 1: Arlene Sweeting

Sweeting will face Tony Sawyer in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Our View: Suspension reveals law flaw

The recent case of Manatee County Sheriff Lt. John Murrell being slapped with a three-week suspension is appalling, but revealing. In a reasonable world, Murrell would be lauded, not sharply disciplined.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Elise Spiller

Lakewood Ranch High freshman Elise Spiller scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Lady Mustangs to a 42-30 victory over Palmetto in their Class 6A-District 12 opener Dec. 7. The 14-year-old guard has helped lead Lakewood to a 6-2 start this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 16, 2015
At the dogs' table

Don't worry: State law won't let dogs sit at your table

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Consider giving the gift of friendship this season; 'Government of laws'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 21, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Layla Obaseki

The Riverview freshman won two events at the FHSAA Class 4A-District 12 track and field meet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: March

Visit Sarasota County seeks to leverage the power of social media and online reputation management to promote the area's tourism industry at lower costs than traditional advertising campaigns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 27, 2014
Social media boosts Sarasota tourism

Visit Sarasota County seeks to leverage the power of social media and online reputation management to promote the area's tourism industry at lower costs than traditional advertising campaigns.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2010
Colony files reorganization plan

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is asking a bankruptcy judge to confirm its reorganization plan before it secures an investor who will help renovate the 232-unit resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2010
Cal Ripken All-Stars crowned champs

Manatee Cal Ripken Rookie Division's All-Star team competed in the state tourney in Palm Beach Gardens.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2011
Casey Key explores underground utilities

A decade-old project to place underground electrical and telecommunication lines is being resurrected on the key - as is opposition to the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Conversation With: Amy Huebner

Learn more about Amy Huebner in this week's Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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