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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.24.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
River Club Plaza takes shape — read more about it in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 20, 2013
March 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Deputies find dead man near Pinecraft Park; Longboat Key mayor, vice mayor remain seated; Rick Mills swears in as Manatee County School District superintendent; River Club Plaza takes shape

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cassandra Atzrodt, Ahmad Ibsais and Alana Kelly stand behind Alex Kumar and Vinh Dong a week before their big at a national title. Not pictured are Justin Schwartz and Jaxson Bunes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2018
Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing

Manatee County students find formula for success in F1 in Schools racing and head for nationals in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
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Andrew Dean, Brice Easton, John Rivera and Johnny Reid get in a running stance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2017
Mustangs boys 4x800 relay team records second-fastest time in the country

The foursome finished in 7:45.58 at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

  • East County
  • Sports
A fence that now sits between Buttonwood Harbor and the Collier-Walker subdivision has been called into question.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Fence construction questioned

A fence was built behind the Buttonwood Harbor neighborhood last month after a resident submitted a stop-work order to the town to express his concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max LaForge hugs his mom, Cara Covert, after being called to the stage.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 14, 2019
Pine View student surprised with Make-A-Wish visit to New Orleans Saints

Pine View School sophomore Max LaForge, who has cystic fibrosis, learned at a fake assembly that he will meet players from his favorite NFL team this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Where are the reforms?; A call for action; Crosswalk info needed

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2018
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
It costs about $5,000 for Tara CDD to resurface a tennis court. The CDD plans to convert one of its two tennis courts to pickeball. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2015
Tara CDD prepares for pickleball play

The district plans to convert one tennis court for pickleball because of the sport's popularity in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2019
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Linen Locker lands at Whitney Beach

A couple show dry cleaning doesn't have to be a hassle. It just needed some technology to iron out the kinks.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 18, 2017
Phillippi Shores second graders measure up to the compeition

The elementary school held its annual Measurement Olympics on Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
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All Faiths President of the Board John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and Board Member Keith Monda
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Cell phone coverage is a matter of life or death; Town should mediate in Jim Armstrong case; Christmas bonus with tax dollars is wrong; Beer Can Island could be option for cell tower

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Beth Duda is the host of "This Book is Cool!" an online show that promotes summer learning.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
Patterson Foundation connects with summer readers online

"This Book is Cool!" is an online show that helps students connect with books over the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The entire Witt family came out to see the dedication.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 8, 2018
Gene Witt gets closer to nature

Gene Witt Elementary unveiled their new outdoor classroom on Nov. 8

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 17, 2017
Bird Key revels in St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents enjoyed a Irish dance performance before a buffet dinner on March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The board will decide once again whether to approve the ODP at an upcoming meeting, along with an application for a special-exception use of the chapel property and a site-plan amendment.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z to re-dial cell tower ODP

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile have agreed to submit detailed construction plans as part of their applications to bring a 150-foot tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chloe Spingler, Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 25, 2018
Young philanthropist raises money for children in Haiti

The Education in Bloom Luncheon was hosted April 19 at Louies Modern.

  • Black Tie
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