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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 30, 2019
Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature

$3 million will be given every year for five years to Mote Marine Laboratory, but critics say more focus needs to be put on improving the county's water quality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 27, 2016
What’s the best path?

Put aside the candidates’ sins and flaws. Think instead about the best path forward to lighten the next generations’ debt burden and improve their standard of living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2013
The Concession to host Big Ten Match Play Championship

The Concession Golf Club will host the 2013 Big Ten Match Play Championship Feb. 8 to Feb. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
The planning commission recommended approval of the plan at its Oct. 10 meeting.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Commission to review church's plan for new home

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Thursday morning will review the church's general development plan to take over an unoccupied office building at 12705 State Road 64 E.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key can expect rainy conditions today as the remnants of Hurricane Isaac continue to bring tropical moisture onto the island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2012
Key expects rainy conditions today

Intermittent heavy downpours are expected today on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay Born to Be Wild Kickoff Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay Born to Be Wild Kickoff Party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a workshop on coyotes on Longboat Key last week.
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 4, 2018
Letters to the editor: Get rid of the island's coyotes

Longboat readers sound off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2011
Pirates advance to district semis

The Braden River High boys soccer team defeated Dixie Hollins 3-0 in a Class 4A-District 10 quarterfinal match Jan. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet company at the end of Thursday's rehearsal at the New York City Center's Fall for Dance Festival. Courtesy photos.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 22, 2014
Turning Pointe

After seven years of rapid ascension, the Sarasota Ballet performs in the New York City Center's prestigious Fall for Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Senior safety Matt Garcia is a steadying presence in the secondary.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2019
Riverview High football season preview

The Riverview High Rams and football coach Josh Smithers have high expectations after a historic playoff run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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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 Brian Gunnell |
  • June 27, 2012
Bridge Bites: We've got you surrounded

Perhaps East should have tried 5 (diamonds) over 4 (spades), that would be a cheap sacrifice if 4 (spades) is making.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Our View: Money well spent

If there is one, quick way to win the favor and respect of your new associates in the work place, it's to do what Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock did in his third week on the job: Win all full-time town employees a $1,000 bonus/gift.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 16, 2014
Market Watch

A currency crash and the effect on investments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Demetrio's: A gluten-free pizza with green peppers, mushrooms, black olives and pepperoni.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 31, 2013
Gluten free makes it easy to break bread

There's a gluten-free craze that, according to the area restaurant owners, happened within the past five years.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Morgan Cummins notches a hit in the second inning.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 4, 2016
Mustangs fall in battle of top teams

The Lakewood Ranch softball team fell 1-0 to undefeated Lake Region March 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • March 28, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with Ashley Bell from THE DAY!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with Ashley Bell from THE DAY!

  • Arts + Culture
Planning and Zoning Board Member Andrew Aitken and four other current planning members so far plan to reapply for a new seven-member board the Town Commission will appoint in June. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Musical Chairs

There are eight members of the P&Z Board left. But soon there will only be room for seven.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Soccer squads kick off 2009 season

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all look to build off of last season's success.

  • East County
  • Sports
There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2017
University Park offers summer junior golf camps

There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.

  • East County
  • Sports
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