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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
County considers new tower restrictions

Palm-Aire residents are fighting a cell tower by lobbying commissioners to change the county's tower location policy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Longboat Key letters to the editor

Readers sound off on Floridays' referendum, Democratic party comments and school board elections

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Carmen Valenti, Jack Hanley, Richard Duda, Bob Teiken and Mike Gilbert all were Air Force veterans who tracked nuclear bomb tests during the Vietnam War era.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota veterans enjoy life after their nuclear bomb tracking days.

Veterans reunion in Sarasota rekindles memories of their Air Force days tracking nuclear bomb tests.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Liz Alpert

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Devito's house at the end of Baywinds Lane, devastated by the tornado.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 17, 2016
Tornado destroys home, damages others near Stickney Point Road

No major injuries were reported, but responders rescued two people trapped in a collapsed home on Baywinds Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Addams Family: A New Musical" runs through Nov. 16, at Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Addams Family: A New Musical'

Marty Fugate reviews "The Addams Family: A New Musical," which runs through Nov. 16, at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Russ Hartvigsen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

World War II vet receives new ride; Sarasota Observer announces changes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 4

Brian Wamback photographed this Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynthia Saunders has served as interim superintendent of the School District of Manatee County since summer. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Manatee school board moves toward superintendent contract

News briefs: Discussion looms over Saunder's hiring, Manatee County combines preserve parcels and Manatee County starts the search for new administrator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2013
State champ to hit greens for the Virginia Cavaliers

LWR High junior Danny Walker verbally committed last month to play golf for the University of Virginia.

  • East County
  • Sports
Colorado Springs, Colo.
  • By Guest Author |
  • September 27, 2018
The benefits of an elected mayor

We we can learn from another city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 9, 2020
The Rye Road Giraffes Christmas circus stretches holiday calendar in Bradenton

Camels and llamas and ponies, oh my! Christmas weekends with The Rye Road Giraffes

  • East County
  • News
Andrew BoisD’Enghien committed to Air Force five days after his unofficial visit on June 20. Photo courtesy Andrew BoisD’Enghien.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2019
Braden River defensive end goes into the wild, blue yonder

Braden River High defensive end Andrew BoisD’Enghien's work ethic allows him to land at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2012
Current mission: rip tide awareness

Key firefighters are working to spread awareness about the threat of rip tides.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 16, 2020
Search begins for Longboat Key's new police chief

Curent Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 5, 2018
A star-spangled spectacle at Siesta Key

The 28th annual community Fourth of July fireworks on Siesta Key Beach goes off with a bang despite rainy weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 8, 2020
First Ranch Nite Wednesday brings Lakewood Ranch together

First Ranch Nite Wednesday brings Lakewood Ranch together

  • East County
  • News
Members of Sarasota Orchestra are performing their favorite works from their living rooms.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 13, 2020
Arts organizations get creative with online performances

Sarasota residents can view performances from organizations like Sarasota Orchestra, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Conservatory.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 580 Putting Green Lane  was built in 2005 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,586 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2020
Putting Green Lane home sells for $2.82 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 21-25

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2009
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