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  • By Sean Roth |
  • November 25, 2009
TideWell expands Ranch presence

The Sarasota-based non-profit purchased the 36,652-square-foot building for $6.55 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 1, 2012
Marvin Danto leaves lasting local legacy

Marvin Danto and his wife, Betty, were avid supporters of local organizations such as the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jackie Godlewski reviews the curriculum and activities with fitness instructor Karen Iannello and volunteer Natalie Norton.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 1, 2015
The art of aging

By offering the Aging Mastery Program, Manatee and Sarasota soon will help individuals over 50 embrace growing older.

  • Health
Barry Gradert, right, spends weekends at the Tara home of his stepmother, Polly Gradert, whom he has known since 1979. Barry Gradert has lived at Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities’ Friendship House for the last 26 years.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 17, 2013
Special-needs prom brings smiles and dancing

Barry Gradert isn't one to shy away from the dance floor, nor is he afraid to ask a girl to dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Edward Bailey
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rep. Steube
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
News Briefs

Straw poll tabulation begins despite concerns; Back-to-School Splash Bash returns to Lakewood; Manatee offers financial aid for seniors' energy bills; Rep. Steube to host open house

  • East County
  • News
“Obviously, we strongly oppose it,” said Robyne Richardson, 37, co-owner of Beach Fitness at 6834 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the plaza with her husband, Allan Mestel. “We would have to relocate. I’m not sure it’s possible on Longboat.”
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 19, 2016
Two density questions mark Nov. 8 Longboat Key ballot

The questions will determine whether the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza and Harbour Square can add density.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fire- fighter/paramedic Jose Rivera. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2014
Town develops Ebola protocol

Longboat Key is thousands of miles away from the center of the Ebola outbreak - but the town's first responders are prepared, just in case.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo Colony Lender's 95% interest in 2.3 acres of Colony property includes the swimming pool, conference rooms, stores on the midrise, tennis courts, office space, a flower shop and maintenance area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2014
Unicorp seeks 100% recreational interest

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall wants to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, but his vision includes owning Andy Adams' units and his 5% recreational property interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming welcomes new Reserve Officer Ed Kolodzieski to the force earlier this month.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
New reserve program adds volunteers to police force

Police Chief Pete Cumming recently implemented a new volunteer program for experienced law enforcement officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Brett Timmons

Four years ago, The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was handed a group of players who knew almost nothing about football. In 2009, Timmons saw the first of his goals come to fruition when the Thunder captured their first district title and advanced to the Class 1B state semifinals.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner and Lakewood Ranch business owner Vanessa Baugh commends FDOT for advancing the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
FDOT commits to minimal impacts

As the Florida Department of Transportation prepares to start construction on a new interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75, business owners in Lakewood Ranch have questions about how construction will impact their businesses, as well as an already gridlocked transportation network east of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Best of Stevie Wonder." Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 28, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Best of Stevie Wonder'

WBBT's rocking production of 'Best of Stevie Wonder' does the iconic singer/songwriter proud.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 6, 2015
Theater review: "Lungs"

Duncan Macmillan's minimalistic play asks the tough questions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Longboat Key Human Resources Manager Lisa Silvertooth has worked to create a new merit-based incentive increase program for Longboat Key general employees in the last year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Town wagers on merit pay

Not all Longboat Key general employees are due to make the same wage increase. A new system doles out cash based on performance in the past fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lift Station 87 project has been stymied by delays since its inception. On Monday, project leaders indicated construction could continue into 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2014
Lift Station 87 sees new delays

Although the city recently approved plans for Lift Station 87, project leaders have indicated the date of completion could be more than two years later than originally projected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
KTTC swag bag Chairwoman Sabrina Cullen
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 24, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

It's a wrap!; Dennis Stover receives a birthday surprise

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.23.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The South Siesta Key renourishment project is up for $9 million in tourist tax dollar funding.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 31, 2015
Sarasota County grants $1 million to Venice beach renourishment project

The Venice and South Siesta Key projects could lower the TDT fund to a critical level.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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