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The Manatee County School District is putting $4.9 million more into the district's health insurance fund.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 4, 2015
Manatee County teachers, aids receive raises

For the first time in seven years, every Manatee County School District teacher is receiving a salary increase.

  • East County
  • News
This sea turtle nest on Turtle Beach was under water earlier this week after Tropical Storm Debby flooded Siesta Key beaches.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 29, 2012
Debby erodes south Siesta

As Sarasota County begins assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby, officials suspect major erosion on south Siesta Key beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane stands near the hurricane-tracking chart in the Sarasota County administration building.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2013
McCrane keeps an eye on Sarasota's safety

As Sarasota emergency management chief, Ed McCrane's job is to keep residents and tourists prepared for the worst.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A home in Greenbrook Village  at 14819 Bowfin Terrace recently sold for $752,000. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,050 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,000 in 2013.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2019
Greenbrook Village home tops sales at $752,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 4-8.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds."
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2017
Community Foundation reveals art installation

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County invited board members and donors for a first look at Anne Patterson’s newest piece — Circle of Thirds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 11, 2019
Longboat firefighters see the other side of emergency response

Visit to county's consolidated dispatch center gives first-responders a chance to close the loop on communications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Sarasota skyline from Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Sarasota skyline from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 19, 2017
Second Chance Last Opportunity honors outstanding community members

The 22nd annual Share the Light Luncheon was held on Oct. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Aliyah Cunningham.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.30.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.30.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2011
Our view

Stop cross-county enticements

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2013
Siesta Key $10 million home sale largest in two years

The six-bedroom home, on Siesta Key, has several unique features.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 29, 2015
Sarasota Opera announces cast and creative team for last year of the Verdi Cycle

The opera brings in familiar favorites and acclaimed newcomers to conclude its historic performance cycle of the complete works of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.

  • Arts + Culture
This 12,240-square-foot office in Lakewood Ranch could be the site of a firm that will get financial assistance from Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 16, 2012
Commission approves incentive package

Sarasota County commissioners last week voted in favor of a $200,000 economic incentive package for an unnamed firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 2, 2014
Sarasota-Bradenton airport aces FAA inspection

For the ninth year in a row, the airport received zero discrepancies on a key annual FAA inspection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Robber takes $300 from charity fundraiser for veterans

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
News Briefs

Bollards out to bid; County Commission elects chairwoman; Patterson kicks off Condo Council season

  • Siesta Key
  • News
In addition to the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation and Pediatric Research, Micael and Laura Gilkey focus on the future and their 13-year-old son, Banyan.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 9, 2018
After loss, Arlington Park family moves forward

A year after losing their son to leukemia, the Gilkey family finds solace in memories - and a fund for future research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If the pictured subjects are observed in a store, notify law enforcement immediately.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 17, 2012
Sarasota Police searching for two suspects

The Sarasota Police Department is requesting help in identifying two subjects involved in an organized scheme using stolen credit cards from auto burglaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 6, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 6

Weekend's best bets: Friday, June 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Maddison Krstec scored two goals and added an assist in Lakewood Ranch's 4-0 victory over Sarasota Jan. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 01.21.16

East County High 5 Moments: 01.21.16

  • East County
  • Sports
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