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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
Rye Road project expands

Manatee commissioners approved the addition of 50 home sites to Rye Road Subdivision.

  • East County
  • News
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
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 24

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The V Foundation for Cancer Research and Dick Vitale have announced that the 13th-annual Dick Vitale Gala, to be held on May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, will honor Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 8, 2018
Dick Vitale Gala announces honorees for 2018 event

The 13th-annual Gala will celebrate Jim Harbaugh, Leonard Hamilton and Mike Greenberg.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos The Tampa Bay Hurling Club captured its second trophy after winning the 2014 Peach Cup Tournament June 7, in Atlanta.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2014
Luck of the Irish

The Tampa Bay Hurling Club practices every Wednesday evening at the soccer fields behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 25, 2017
Riverview football tramples Booker in season opener

The Rams scored on each of their possessions before the game was ended.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 26, 2018
Stage Door Studios asks public to cast votes — and a spell while they’re at it

The Sarasota studio is up for its first-ever Industry Dance Award, but they need your help to win.

  • Arts + Culture
Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marty Fugate and The Grim Reaper enjoy a game of chess. Photo by Ellie Bloom.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 20, 2017
Review: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure

IPA adventures celebrate experience at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lindsey Landers-Niedenfuer and Justin Kirby Leins
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 1, 2012
Occasions

Weddings + Engagements

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Brenner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 30, 2016
Dave Brenner announced as Freedom Fest grand marshal

Longboat Key resident will lead the iconic parade Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nate Jacobs, founder and artistic director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, will receive the Larry Leon Hamlin Producer Award at the 2015 National Black Theatre Festival
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 8, 2015
Nate Jacobs to receive producing award at National Black Theatre Festival

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder will receive the Larry Leon Hamlin Producer Award in August

  • Arts + Culture
K-9 handler Tom Franklin, of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, plays around with his companion and co-worker, Rocky.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 16, 2016
McNeal Elementary students fetch lessons with K-9 Unit

Manatee County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit provided a demonstration for the East County students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Siesta Key Beach sees high rate of return for lost items

In the peak season for things that go missing, parks staff wants to get your stuff back to you.

  • Sarasota
  • News
PARIS. Peter and Robin Miller recently took a trip to Europe. On the last day of their adventure, they stopped to catch up on their Observer news while exiting the Louvre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

PARIS. Peter and Robin Miller recently took a trip to Europe. On the last day of their adventure, they stopped to catch up on their Observer news while exiting the Louvre.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • April 5, 2013
King Family Farm and Market re-opens for season

King Family Farm and Market re-opens for season

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Key resident catches spectacular sunset

Beach Harbor Club resident June Beigbeder, holding the Longboat Observer, recently crossed two items off of her bucket list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This image depicts a bike similar to the one taken Monday morning.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2014
Police seek information on bicycle burglary

The Sarasota Police Department is looking for information regarding a burglary after a bicycle store owner discovered a bike was taken from his shop Monday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Motorists struggle to get out of each other's way at Cooper Creek Boulevard and Tourist Center Drive. Google Maps
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2014
Traffic stacking proves problematic for drivers

Benderson Development seeks a roundabout solution.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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