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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Hurricane Season

The East County Observer caught up with some local residents to see whether they've prepared their homes for hurricane season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 19, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Sounds like gunfire (it isn't)

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2017
Top Story — November: Donald Trump draws thousands to Sarasota rally

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parrish 4-year-old Charlie Hoffman is delighted to get close to Pete, a 1,700-pound Percheron at a Mounted Patrol Unit open house.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2019
Mounted patrol makes horse sense in Manatee County

Mounted patrol makes horse sense for Sheriff's Office in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Aranibar says her priority is to get the board to set a stronger set of policies and procedures for itself that are transparent and easy to follow.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2013
Aranibar elected school board chair

The Manatee County School Board voted 4-1 to make Julie Aranibar, the district 5 representative, chairwoman.

  • East County
  • Schools
Infinity
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Infinity ... and beyond

Construction of the 11-unit Infinity condominium will begin in November, adding to a finite inventory of new Key construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nik Wallenda performs in June at Benderson Park.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 25, 2020
Nik Wallenda among five Circus Ring of Fame inductees

January ceremony in St. Armands postponed because of COVID-19 concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allegiant will begin its new flights out of Sarasota in November.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2019
Allegiant adds eight flights from SRQ

New destinations from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport include Knoxville, Tenn., St. Louis, Mo., Louisville, Ky. and other Midwestern cities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GK Real Estate filed preliminary plans with the city for the apartment project in August.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2020
Developer plots apartments on U.S. 301

GK Development plans to build 69 apartments on land just south of Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Black
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2014
Veterans' voices

More than 80 veterans will participate in the Rotary Club's Veterans Day Parade and Recognition Program. Here are six of their stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2014
ULI Committee issues linger as members question their role

Questions about the Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee's effectiveness continue, while commissioners start to question the group's existence and members start to resign.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Doreen Renner of Longboat Key won an Open Aqueous Exhibit award for her piece “Loose Ends." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Scene & Heard: 02.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including the winners of the Open Aqueous Exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee, a TripAdvisor award for Summer House Steak & Seafood and fun facts about performers in The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Dri

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These early designs for the new Gulf Gate Library show the building’s new centralized location and two-story design, complete with new features. Renderings courtesy of Harvard Jolly
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2012
Library design echoes community center

The new Gulf Gate Library preliminary designs reflect the changing nature of libraries today and incorporate citizens' input.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 24, 2021
Affordable home options considered for north end of county

Six proposals were submitted for 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way that mix affordable housing with a variety of other services, including grocery stores, schools and a minor league soccer stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home’s large living area provides plenty of space to display the owner’s collection of paintings and sculptures.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 26, 2015
Home of the Month: Sensational Sundial

A remodeled Sarasota home utilizes natural light.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2022
Fourth of July 2022 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jack Brill
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 29, 2019
Brill takes over as Sarasota's acting GOP chief

Brill wants to unseat Margaret Good

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wayne Natt, left, with his attorney, Michael Gelety.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2017
Top Story - October: Longboat police seek tenants, pursue property in video voyeurism case

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
New coalition unites South Manatee business community

The South Manatee Business Coalition hopes to foster more opportunities for the growth of small businesses in the county.

  • East County
  • News
Toquya Jones and Margaret Laughlin, food service workers at Braden River High, prepare lunch for students. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 7, 2022
Free lunches no longer an option for most Lakewood Ranch students

Most East County schools will require parents to apply for free lunches based on need.

  • East County
  • Schools
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