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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 21, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 14 - Sept. 21

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Julia Damico, Charlie Gillam and Louisa Ellis show children how to make happy faces out of rice cakes and other ingredients.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 3, 2012
Students embrace Project B-Town

More than 100 students from Woodland The Community Church spent at least three hours each day participating in service projects throughout the community as part of a weeklong overnight camp.

  • East County
  • News
Wayne Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Star Fish Company in Cortez.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Weather

Wayne Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Star Fish Company in Cortez.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A fistfight in the backyard of Bob and Ruth Gray’s home at 791 Broadway led Bob Gray to pursue battery charges against his neighbor, Christopher Tatreau.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Village brawl makes a splash

A fight over landscaping left one resident in the pool and another facing possible battery charges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
By the numbers

APRIL FOOLS - The town is currently facing a projected budget shortfall of $667,388.01 due to declining property values and skyrocketing pension costs. Fortunately, the Organizational Review Subcommittee found creative ways to cut town costs and are holding officials responsible for every penny. Here is a breakdown of how they will make up for the shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 3 at 2141 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $3.15 million. It has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 3,800 square feet of living area. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 13, 2015
Condominium at en Provence sells for $3.15 million

A condominium in en Provence tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 28, 2017
K9 Hiro retires from Sheriff's Office

Hiro now spends his days at home going on runs, playing in puddles and carrying around a tire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.24.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A.J. Grande paddles at the SUP Series Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach last year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2014
Sarasota County gauges support for SUP

Stand-up paddle board rental businesses could soon find a niche on Siesta Key public beach and other local beaches. Sarasota County staff have asked for public input on the issue.

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  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 22, 2018
Cops Corner: A lot of foot traffic at the Colony

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"For all the craziness of it, there is a lot to be said for it" McNees said about the tough job of running a city.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 6, 2012
McNees to start as city manager of Melbourne

Mike McNees was city manager in Sarasota from 2001 to 2007.

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  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 28, 2017
Temple Beth Sholom cheers to 90 years

The 1920s kept roaring at Temple Beth Sholom’s 90th anniversary gala.

  • Black Tie
The entrance to Braden River Middle School will look different after the school's renovation and addition is complete. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 17, 2021
Anticipation builds for Braden River Middle project

Braden River Middle School renovation and addition project moves forward.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.12.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rebecca Cantrell submitted this photo, taken during an early-morning walk in Palm Aire.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
Weather Photo: East County 08/14/13

Rebecca Cantrell submitted this photo, taken during an early-morning walk in Palm Aire.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 14, 2020
Town gears up for second resident poll

Mailings begin around Jan. 11 with a final report expected in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 6, 2013
Town pares down ULI list

Town Manager Dave Bullock warned commissioners Monday that implementing ULI recommendations will stretch financial resources.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 27, 2017
Cops Corner

Interesting police reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and East Manatee County areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The home at 3331 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,264 square feet of living area.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 11, 2016
Longboat Key home sells for $6.2 million

The home at 3331 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,264 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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