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Kit Fernald, Penny Rosenthal, Anna Miller and Virginia Sanders. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Lore: Fugitive Longboat resident made most-wanted list

Even escaped convicts want their slice of paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Citizens Advisory Group down to five candidates for Manatee Superintendent job

The Manatee County School Board's Citizen Advisory Group narrowed its top 10 candidates for the district's superintendent post to five Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Some St. Armands stakeholders hope an increase in promotional spending will draw more people out to the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2020
St. Armands leaders discuss business priorities

Businesses and property owners on St. Armands Circle hope increased advertising and enhanced holiday lighting can help offset the financial effects of the ongoing pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an armed robbery at the S.R. 64 Walmart Tuesday night.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 23, 2020
Bradenton Walmart manager shot while defying two armed robbers

Armed robbery in Bradenton leads to shooting of Walmart manager.

  • East County
  • News
Crossing guards were stationed on St. Armands Circle the weekend of Jan. 25 during the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2020
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Officials hope pedestrian managers can help improve the flow of traffic through the commercial district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Longboat Key commission signs off on support for ERA

Longboat Key joins list of local governments to support passage of amendment born in 1972.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 4, 2020
Town hopes to close out survey by middle of next week

Deadline to finish answering town's questions is Feb. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota CEO Robert Meade and Congressman Vern Buchanan met today to discuss how the hospital is handling a "presumptive  positive" case for the COVID-19 virus. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2020
Manatee County mobilizes against coronavirus threat after resident tests positive

Manatee County officials say threat remains 'low' for coronavirus spread.

  • East County
  • News
  • By 360 Orthopedics Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
Don't Worry Baby...We've Got You Covered

Don't Worry Baby...We've Got You Covered

  • Health
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 7, 2015
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  • Things To Do
  • By Justin Raye, MD |
  • April 25, 2019
Don't Let a Back Injury Ruin the Rhythm of your Game

Simply avoiding the exacerbating repetitive task may alleviate pain, however, giving up your golf game is not practical.

  • Health
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  • By Stephen Scionti, MD, Urologist |
  • March 12, 2019
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  • By Dr. Rebecca Patton, D.C, at Revolution Health Sarasota |
  • March 20, 2019
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Local officials, including the County Commission, must meet to discuss Sarasota's strategy for combating the spread of Zika virus.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2016
Zika case reported in Sarasota County

Although state officials remain confident Florida will avoid large outbreaks, local leaders must convene to discuss mosquito control and public outreach practices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Long-time friends Sharon Stephens and Van Withey bonded over quilts and wanted to help the victims in Orlando heal with these quilts.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
Quilting to cope; Residents build on quilting bond to benefit Pulse victims

Siesta Key residents Sharon Stephens and Van Withey hope to help victims and survivors of Pulse shooting heal with quilts.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Following a denied plan for expansion, it's unclear what the future holds for the Woman's Exchange on Orange Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2016
Woman’s Exchange plans remain in limbo

After the city rejected plans for expansion, the consignment shop is still weighing its legal options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 11, 2018
Manatee to fund Greer Island policing

Longboat Key Police Department will receive $5,000 per month for the next six months as part of an interlocal agreement with Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder displays one of the many packets of seeds she is donating to Puerto Rico.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota group brings seeds of hope to Puerto Rico’s farmers

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida plans third trip to Puerto Rico in May to provide supplies to small farmers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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