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Results for: Markets4you 100% Working Referral Code "fjbnkre" Reduce Trading Fees by 20%

  • In Memoriam |
  • October 31, 2022
W. Howard Rooks

SARASOTA - W. Howard Rooks, 88 of Sarasota died peacefully at his home on October 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving daughter and grandchildren.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 23, 2016
Goodwill's precision leads to greater bounty for community

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
Firefighters oppose pension board

The Town Commission approved an emergency ordinance on first reading Monday to alleviate any concern with a new pension board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2014
Stepping into his own

Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller won his second consecutive cross-country meet of the season Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 16, 2023
140 miles of new trails planned for Manatee County

The Manatee County Commission approved the master plan for a $130 million countywide trail system project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2024
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2023
Riverview High football loses to Clearwater Academy International on last-second score

The Rams held a 33-14 lead in the fourth quarter but lost 35-33 after the Knights' comeback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 23, 2023
Indian culture, kindness are key ingredients at Tandoor restaurant

Poonam Maini considers all the patrons at Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine in University Town Center to be her extended family.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2019
Disaster experts urge Longboaters to learn from Hurricane Michael's devastation

Bay County's emergency management director says a lot of what happened in Mexico Beach in 2018 could happen here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2016
Top East County sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2023
Lawn Party proceeds given to Children's Guardian Fund

Over $100,000 was raised at the annual Kiwanis Club fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat gives initial OK to new set of building rules

A registry of nonconforming properties becomes law.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Nate's Honor expansion takes off

Groundbreaking on $8 million project set for this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 19, 2017
Benderson Park facility towers above competition

Ideas for finish tower just getting started.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 16, 2015
City offers potential rezone to Ringling Shopping Center owners

Hoping to end litigation and spark revitalization, the City Commission has offered the owner of the largely vacant shopping center a deal in response to a legal claim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 5, 2023
Police patrols terminated within Bay Isles communities on Longboat

While policing will no longer occur within the gated community, the association requested enforcement on Bay Isles Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 20, 2024
Sarasota Commissioner Arroyo accused of park golf conflict of interest

A resident tells city commissioners that Erik Arroyo's role as a registered agent for Park Golf Entertainment should disqualify him from future Ken Thompson Park talks.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2026
Ex-con tells his mother she has to move out

A man claimed his federal probation prohibits co-habitation and that his mother must move out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2009
Community Golf Scores 08.17.09 to 08.23.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
Cops Corner

15500 block of Lemon Fish Drive. Burglary to a vehicle. Unknown person(s) entered into the victim's vehicle and removed a zippered pouch from a pocket on the driver's side door. The pouch contained about $12 in quarters and numerous identification type cards.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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