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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 17, 2012
Manatee County rejects two town requests for WCIND funds

The commission determined that two requests totaling $105,000 were not eligible for WCIND funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. "The Lovers" by Marc Chagall - The Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 10, 2015
Selby Gardens prepares for Chagall exhibit in 2017

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to enhance visitor experience by pairing exhibit series and horticultural displays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre arts center site.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
12 homes planned for Longboat Key Center for the Arts property

Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
STOP remains steadfast in its belief that its core issues reflect the interest of city residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
Development community responds to STOP

A new group, which includes planning and real estate professionals, is challenging the resident activist group STOP’s claims about growth in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katie Norvell has volunteered at Cat Depot since the grand opening of its current facility in 2010. She says she enjoys the organization's mission and high-energy atmosphere.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 8, 2014
The Good News: Katie Norvell

Cat Depot volunteers find rewards in the organization's mission to save lives and provide shelter for homeless cats.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 25, 2010
New Gate student clearly has a way with words

Tenth-grader Savannah Hillebrand will compete in the Poetry Out Loud state competition next month in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
Contract negotiations stall again

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are still at an impasse for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Women’s Center at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • September 9, 2019
Felicia Wagman, MD, OB/GYN, Practices Relationship-Building With Her Patients

Felicia Wagman, MD, OB/GYN, Practices Relationship-Building With Her Patients

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 6, 2020
Thunder football advances in SSAC playoffs

The victory was the first under Coach KB Belton.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Serendipity Racquet Club

Small Business of the Year - Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • March 28, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Shh! tells Shout to Stop!

A third grassroots organization has stepped forward to fight for its agenda — in an inside voice.

  • April Fools
Al Maio, left, will take over as chair of the Sarasota County Commission in 2021. Christian Ziegler, right, will serve as vice chair.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 11, 2020
Maio selected as new county commission chair

Maio previously served as chair in 2016 and as vice chair in 2015 and 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 19, 2020
Art and About: Area art is back!

Things still might look a little different, but as we have learned, art will find a way. Here are selections to enjoy in the upcoming months.

  • LWR Life
Community Haven Organic Buying Club Carolyn Marchbank hopes to have 100 members enrolled in CHAC's Organic Buying Club within a year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2011
CHAC cultivates new organic food program

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities is offering a new program, in which East County residents can pool their buying power to purchase organic produce at reduced prices.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2009
IDA board approves Town Hall increases

The Interdistrict Authority Board adopted new fee structures and rules for groups and residents seeking to use rooms in Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor George Spoll
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 6, 2018
Blustery, yes, but right

George Spoll takes it to Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 30, 2015
Theater review: "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"

This takes audiences on a nostalgia trip at The Players

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Missy Williams

Tara Golf & Country Club PGA golf professional Missy Williams shot a combined 169 in the 2012 LPGA Southeast Section Championship June 4 and June 5, at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Lakewood Ranch developer expands to Naples; University Park Opens New Model

  • East County
  • Real Estate
GreyHawk Landing's Walter and Carol Wulczak get sworn in to the county's land-use meeting Feb. 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2020
Manatee County postpones decision on Cox Chevrolet site in Bradenton

Commissioners grant continuance for Cox Chevrolet site in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
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