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Dick Morgan has worked for Goodwill Manasota for more than 30 years. He says the company’s mission to help others has kept him inspired.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Inspirational Influence

As image consultant for Goodwill Manasota, 90-year-old Dick Morgan travels to more than 40 stores and donation centers each month to promote Goodwill's mission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 4, 2016
‘No’ on Amendment 4

Property-tax breaks for solar-energy devices sounds and reads like an environmental Apple Pie issue. But with every new law, there are always winners and losers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
Rising costs add up in budget

Upcoming budget discussions could get 'down and dirty' due to increasing pension and health-insurance costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan McLeod and Keith Monda. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Six Sarasota Seasons of Sculpture; Needlepoint's big debut; Film/fashion double-header at Dream Weaver; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 11, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, May 11

Week's best bets: Monday, May 11

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2009
Hunzeker unveils proposed county budget

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker today put forth a $497 million net budget for next year, which is $33.7 million less than this year's budget due to significant declines in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
SIDELINES

Bees bring Senior Night to a halt; Mustangs to hold golf scramble

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
Scene & Heard

Castaway to Belgium; Students become the masters; A midsummer's news

  • Arts + Culture
Concerns about the health of Siesta beaches has led SKA to call for public hearings and an independent peer review of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 8, 2013
SKA celebrates 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its 65th anniversary Thursday, meeting to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community. group.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
James Wood and Kate Thomas conduct an interview for a family's book and documentary.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 12, 2013
Couple brings family histories to life

James Wood and Kate Thomas help Sarasota families preserve their genealogy through books and documentaries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda Becker and her new puppy-in-training Huxley.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Guided by Love: Story of a puppy raiser

A Palmer Ranch family has raised 14 dogs for Southeastern Guide Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior Adam Bradtmueller captured Sarasota's first cross-country individual state championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2015
Sarasota: Top 5 Moments of 2015

Sarasota: Top 5 Moments of 2015

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 10, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Furniture Warehouse

In 1985, Mark Richmond had a vision: offering quality furniture, great service, discount prices and next-day delivery. Twenty-five years later, Richmond is still true to his vision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 10, 2013
Gregg Allman on collaborations, sport fishing and returning to Sarasota

Gregg Allman on collaborations, sport fishing and returning to Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 21, 2010
Short-term sand fix approved

The Town Commission approved a $225,000 budget transfer to bring 7,500 cubic yards of sand from Manatee County to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club, which has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 6,464 square feet of living area, sold for $1.15 million. Photo by Josh Siegel
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 24, 2013
Waterlefe home sells for $1.15 million

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Marlinda Thomason, of Bradenton, sold their home at 10602 Riverbank Terrace to Boomcare Ltd. for $1.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Lido Pool is open daily except for Mondays. Passes to use the pool can be purchased daily, seasonally or annually. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 17, 2011
Lido Pool marked as revenue generator

As an alternative to closing the Lido Pool and pavilion, Lido Key residents are formulating a plan for the city to derive income from the underutilized community asset.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Closet Bookworms

Longboat Library gets help from a few good men

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • August 8, 2012
My View: Bring our best to our schools

Back-to-School signs and displays are in all of the stores, and the last days of summer are here.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Regular SCAT buses now serve Siesta Key from Siesta Drive to Stickney Point Road. By mid-year, only trolley-type vehicles will be seen on all routes on the Key.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
Siesta Key trolley receives service boost

A $1 million state grant will allow the county to operate a trolley system that will run the entire length of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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