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  • April 19, 2018
Longboat letters: Ospreys, drawbridges and Van Wezel ideas

Longboat readers sound off on key topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Acting Transportation Director Don Ross said he runs the department like a business and examines his budget daily. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
BUS BUDGET BREAKDOWN

With 944 bus routes covering about 14,000 miles daily, Manatee County Public Schools''transportation department is one of the district's most complex.

  • East County
  • News
John Pyle celebrated the completion of his 3,144-mile run to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project at Fit2Run.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 30, 2012
Ultramarathon runner John Pyle returns to Sarasota

After an 83-day, 3,144-mile run to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, John Pyle returns to Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock won't divulge how long he wants to be the town's manager.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2015
Succession plan: Life after Bullock

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock began his career with the town four years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2017
East County track and field championships: Day one

Rivera and Falco highlight the day for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 19, 2018
Is it curtain time?

The experts say the Van Wezel is obsolete and preserving it is looking increasingly remote. That is, unless you have some ingenious, affordable idea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2009
Blazers shoot past Thunder

The ODA boys basketball team pulled within one point of former district rival Sarasota Christian.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
Metaphysically Speaking

Michael Newton-Brown is known for his theater work. What few people know about is his other job: a Tarot card reader.

  • Arts + Culture
Attendees discuss the future of the bayfront at Tuesday's The Bay open house at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2018
Residents share feedback on bayfront plans

Public input on three concepts for redeveloping the bayfront will help create a singular vision for a vast swath of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The concert will be from 6-9 p.m., tonight, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Good By Eddie will perform at Lakewood Ranch's monthly concert tonight on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Under the new ordinance, dogs will still be allowed off leash in some neighborhood parks — but it'   s not clear which ones.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2017
New leash laws coming to city parks

The City Commission is moving toward requiring pets to remain on leash in most parks, but there are still questions about where, exactly, the new rules will apply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 5, 2013
Your Neighbors: Reagan and Lucy Walter

Lucy and Reagan Walter's mother, Janet, worries their bedroom walls are getting cluttered. That's because they're covered with ribbons the sisters have won in horseback-riding competitions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2016
Ted Weiller remembered as friend, philanthropist

Weiller, 85, died Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Golden Cockerel" runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera.
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 23, 2015
OPERA REVIEW: 'The Golden Cockerel'

June LeBell reviews Rimsky-Korsakov's 'The Golden Cockerel,' which gets a rare performance in the U.S.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2016
Drink This: Spiced Mango Falernum

This cocktail shows off the versatility of tequila.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lake Club's Melissa Howard said she wants to bring her business experience to Tallahassee to benefit the Sarasota-Manatee area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch woman says it's time to run for the Florida House

Lake Club's Melissa Howard enters the race for the Florida District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
The 4.8-acre campus is listed at $2.295 million and includes all buildings, furniture and appliances.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2016
NewGate takes swing at expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Montessori school makes offer on former Center for Building Hope property.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nicole Unger |
  • July 24, 2014
Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

Day Trippin' — Point of Rocks, Siesta Key

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
St. Armands stakeholders want to improve the landscaping in the commercial district.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2017
St. Armands seeks landscaping upgrade

St. Armands Circle property owners want to change the way the city maintains medians in the area. Will that be enough to enhance the look of the district?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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