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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2011
Manatee County accepting board applications

Manatee County Government is seeking applicants for vacancies on the Special Magistrate and Code Enforcement Board.

  • East County
  • News
City Hall's compliance with FEMA standards has resulted in additional cost savings for city residents with flood insurance.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 27, 2010
Flood insurance costs to drop

All city residents with flood insurance will be getting an immediate 5% discount.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2011
Wave Runners post impressive results

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent 23 swimmers to the St. Petersburg Aquatics Long Course Meet April 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Richard Dorfman was 18 votes away from entering the May 13 runoff election.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 20, 2011
Former commission candidate launches radio career

Richard Dorfman, one-time City Commission candidate, began hosting a new radio show this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steel Magnolia even performed some new songs for the crowd.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2011
Steel Magnolia takes stage at Braden River (VIDEO)

Country duo Steel Magnolia performed for students at Braden River High School Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Schools
The city's multi-use recreational trail now runs through Bird Key Park.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 14, 2011
Renovated Bird Key Park opens

The city hopes to attract more users with four water access points, landscaping and more parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As part of its economic-development goals, the city would like to build a hotel next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 22, 2011
City approves hotel negotiations

At least three developers are interested in building a hotel on the vacant lot adjacent to the new Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 13, 2012
March 13: Daily Headlines Video

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell is a fashion designer with a rags-to-riches story. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 16, 2012
Oct. 16: Daily Headlines Video

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 23, 2012
Oct. 23: Daily Headlines Video

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 17, 2012
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The Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll served for 27 years in the Navy Chaplain Corps.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2012
Chapel to hire new minister

The Longboat Island Chapel congregation is expected to accept the Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll for the senior minister position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 16, 2012
County re-surfacing starts in Siesta Isles

Contractors hired by Sarasota County grinded a layer of asphalt off of Shadow Lawn Way yesterday, and will re-surface the street after minor curb repairs.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Sally and Sam Shapiro Day honors couple's contributions

Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell has proclaimed that Nov. 11 be known as Sally and Sam Shapiro Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 1, 2012
Former NBA referee to share on PTS

East County resident Bob Delaney today will speak on post traumatic stress disorder.

  • East County
  • News
Selby Gardens dedicates a new bayfront boardwalk in 1989.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Moment in Time: SELBY GARDENS' BOARDWALK ON THE BAY

Derek Butler and Melissa Teeter were juniors at Sarasota High School Feb. 9, 1989, when they cut the ribbon for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Bay Walk Sanctuary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Nov. 14: A day history was born

The stars aligned Nov. 14. Town Manager David Bullock was born Nov. 14, 1950.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A foodie does Gulf Gate
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 30, 2013
Jan. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Email urges commission shake-up; SCAT creates 16 full-time positions; SMR, Tampa Lightning announce partnership; A foodie does Gulf Gate

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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