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The nest excavated on July 25 was mostly likely laid on May 29.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2017
Turtle Watch hatches first public excavation

On July 25, more than 280 people cheered on four hatchlings as they made their way to the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tervis Tumbler's store in Osprey is located at 928 S. Tamiami Trail.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 29, 2010
County may reconsider business grant

County commissioners promised $450,000 in economic-development grants to Tervis Tumbler, but the company is not able to deliver on all the requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is asking for public feedback through an online survey as part of an independent evaluation of Manatee County Animal Services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2014
County seeks animal services feedback

The anonymous survey was developed to provide the community with an opportunity to have input into the evaluation of Manatee County Animal Services.

  • East County
  • News
Former State College of Florida center fielder and current assistant baseball coach Dave Moates will be inducted into the SCF Hall of Fame during a ceremony Jan. 18. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Hall of Famer: Dave Moates

Lakewood Ranch High physical education teacher Dave Moates will be inducted Jan. 18 into the State College of Florida Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kimberly Bleach of Bank of America Client Foundation poses with Selby President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki but the ribbon on the newly improved dock.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 28, 2017
Adventure docks at Selby

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bridges the gap between land and sea with dock dedication.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harold Ronson at Iwo Jima
  • By Harold Ronson | Contributor |
  • April 2, 2018
Longboat man returns to Iwo Jima

Long-awaited trip worth taking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lindsey Croop led the cast of "New Bach" when the Sarasota Ballet presented Dance Theatre of Harlem this past weekend.
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • January 31, 2015
Review: Dance Theatre of Harlem dazzles with great promise

The Sarasota Ballet presented the Dance Theatre of Harlem at its recent performance at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High freshman Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett both landed starting roles on the varsity squad in their first season with the Lady Sailors.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2013
On the rise

Freshmen Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett have been instrumental in helping lead the Sarasota High girls basketball team to a 10-1 record in their first season with the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nicki Facompre and her mom, Lynn Facompre, smile for the camera after crossing the finish line.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 27, 2016
Special Olympics brings triumph to Benderson Park

Families, coaches enjoy watching 130 athletes compete in triathlon.

  • East County
  • News
Martin Frame, pictured speaking at a June community workshop, said David Weekley Homes wants the Payne Park Village project to match the surrounding neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2017
City approves Payne Park Village plans

A developer is moving ahead with a scaled-back vision for the downtown-adjacent property, planning to build 135 single-family residential units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2009
Manatee Chamber honors small businesses

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce recognized five small businesses during the 2009 Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon June 4 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Aposporos, David Brenner and Bob Simmons stand in front of — what they hope is — the future site of a black box theater.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 15, 2016
Theater concept takes center stage on Longboat

The Longboat Key Foundation will soon launch a fundraising campaign for a multipurpose theater on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Michael Roy walks three miles every morning because of the strength he has gained from the class.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 23, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch Parkinson's class packs punch

Jaco's Boxing, Lakewood Ranch location, helps people diagnosed with Parkinson's improve their way of life through strengthening and conditioning. People who had never boxed before are learning to love the sport through the class.

  • East County
  • News
The building that contains the sauna where Lori Martin's body was found.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 23, 2018
Evidence leads to suicide conclusion

A four-month Longboat Key Police Department investigation led to a determination that Lori Martin, 54, took her own life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2017
Cops corner

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for Lakewood Ranch and eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Chinese takeout isn't your only alternative to a burned turkey, nor is only eating the side dishes, or eating it and and pretending it's good to appease the host.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 20, 2013
The procrastinator's and accident-prone's guide to Thanksgiving

Here's a little help for all you turkey-burning, dish-dropping, giblet-forgetting, salt-instead-of-sugar sprinkling, last-minute-planning types of people. Or for those who want to throw in the towel.

  • Arts + Culture
Mellie Fernandez, owner of Mellie's New York Deli & Eatery, brought a special guest to work, 1-year-old Gianna Fernandez, her youngest daughter.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 21, 2017
Mellie's deli brings a taste of New York to Bradenton.

New deli brings a taste of New York City to East County.

  • East County
  • Business
Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2012
Lady Mustangs win third consecutive district title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its third consecutive district title with a 2-0 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Church of Hope's The Rev. Peter Young stands near where the future assisted-living facility will be constructed. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2014
Business, nonprofit partner for elderly care

Church of Hope and Omega Communities officials hope a venture for an assisted-living facility will be a model for similar arrangements around the United States.

  • East County
  • News
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