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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Plaza construction progresses

Walmart Stores Inc.'s newest East County location at Interstate 75 and State Road 70 is just one component of a much larger project.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton’s Valerie Marin brings food and water to her car.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 18, 2017
Hungry to help

The Food Bank of Manatee aims to aid the community during a time of need.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Bullard and her daughter Sophia participate in Rosemary Court Yoga’s mommy and me class.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 23, 2018
The cutest workout partners: Mommy and Me classes bond parents with tots

Local mommy and me workout classes provide a two-fold purpose– stay active and make new friends.

  • Health
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 18, 2017
Historic Spanish Point supporters 'dance through the decades' at Party at the Point

The annual fundraiser was held on Nov. 17 at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Black Tie
Online listings on vacation rental sites for homes such as this Lido Key property advertise the ability to sleep more than 20 people.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2020
Residents push for action on ‘hotel houses’

The city will investigate its legal authority to regulate and manage short-term rental properties built to house large groups in residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
News Briefs

Longboat receives water award from U.S. EPA DeLynn collection earns ASM accreditation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2017
2016: Best of Black Tie

Let's take a look back at our favorite moments from the 2016 event season.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
Board weeds through hedge issues

The Planning & Zoning Board found that issues involving hedge-height regulations were too complicated to resolve during Tuesday's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to a current plan for the ongoing Forest Lakes Golf Course development Thursday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 8, 2014
Commission OKs plans for golf course

The Forest Lakes Golf Course has been closed for some time now, and a development in the works for the course was approved for rezoning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Men's C 8+ Final, featuring members of the Sarasota Crew, comes down to a photo finish. The Crew's boat finished fifth.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta continues through weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

The event showcases the best rowers over 27 years old on the planet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 24, 2017
Riverview football's season ended by Dr. Phillips

The Rams scored a season-low 19 points in the loss, though they had opportunities for more.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
Osprey celebrates the opening of its own chamber of commerce

For the first time in nearly 40 years, business owners in the Osprey area are basking in the benefits of their own local chamber of commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greg Witt of Halfacre Construction and Jeff Watts of Jeff Watts Plastering & Stucco have donated their time to building a memorial to Gene Witt.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
Granddaddy of all school projects in Bradenton

Gene Witt improvement project in Bradenton builds family pride in Halfacre Construction executive.

  • East County
  • Business
This Lake Club home at 16416 Baycross Drive and a vacant lot at 16506 Baycross Drive sold for $3,690,000. The house has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,160 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 23, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area residential real estate transactions June 8-12

Lake Club home tops sales at $3.6 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Daphne and Bill Walker
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Farewell Lobster Bash

Parishioners enjoyed a lobster feast at the All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church farewell party Thursday, April 11, at the Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
La Norma chef Davide Nanni crafts a dish, as he said he always does, with painstaking precision. (Photo courtesy of Davide Nanni)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 22, 2020
New La Norma chef brings authentic flair from Italy itself

Davide Nanni has 31,000 Facebook followers and experience in Rome and London. Now he is bringing his unique style to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 22, 2015
School Avenue fire sparks arson investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Proceeds from the For the Love of the Game event will benefit Braden River's athletic programs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2016
For the Love of the Game to benefit Pirate athletics

Braden River High will hold its For the Love of the Game dinner and auction Feb. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Micah Williams, Kamiah and Kimoni Jordan, Amirah Jordan and Nivea Luis, back.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 4, 2018
Sarasota YMCA gears up for the new school year

The Sarasota YMCA held a back-to-school party Aug. 4 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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