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  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • December 11, 2012
"Can we all get along?" asks FST's latest production

"Can we all get along?" asks FST's latest production

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 11, 2018
Cops Corner: Remains to be seen

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2009
Jaleski urges building department efficiency

Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski wants to improve and simplify the operations of the Planning, Zoning and Building Department by giving it an online presence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo The Manatee Admirals hockey team is made up of players from Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Manatee and Palmetto high schools.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Icing the competition

The Manatee Admirals hockey team finished the regular season 16-1-1 and captured the No. 1 seed in the Lightning Conference tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicholas Papazian
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 28, 2014
Caps and Gowns

Caps off to the graduating class of 2014. Read on about what these shining stars have planned for their future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whatmough
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Whatmough turns in keys to his Longboat home

Former Mayor Jeremy Whatmough sold his Key home and is now officially a full-time Sarasota Polo Club resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katheryn Himmelspach Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Aug. 17, 2017

Katheryn Marie Himmelspach, Kevin Dean Carter, Timothy John Hurley, Shirley B. Klein, Dr. Earl M. Mumford and Betty Oxford died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County is pushing forward with plans to secure property for the development of the Tara Bridge and is readying to pay out nearly $2 million as part of an eminent domain deal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
County reaches Tara Bridge settlement

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is set Sept. 20 to discuss a deal regarding the taking of land for the proposed Tara Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 31, 2012
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ensemblenewSRQ performed Luciano Berio's "Sequenzas" in the Huntington Gallery of the Ringling during the festival.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 21, 2017
RIAF stretches musical horizons

The ninth annual Ringling International Arts Festival featured intriguing and thought-provoking musical acts in its eclectic mix of performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mark Wemple. Rick Mills became named superintendent of the Manatee County School District in March.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Battle ready

Superintendent Rick Mills' strategy to get ahead of the district's financial trouble combines precision with collaboration.

  • East County
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 11, 2019
Clean up messes before beginning a search

Interim Superintendent Mitsi Corcoran needs financial support to clean the school district's lawsuits.

  • Longboat Key
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Tony Jacklin and Jack Nicklaus laugh during the 2018 Concession Cup press conference.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2018
Major concession: two legends have big hearts

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 29, 2015
Sarasota Sculpture Center remembers John Chamberlain

Celebrating International Sculpture Day, the center held a exhibition of the late sculptor and his son Duncan Chamberlain's work

  • Arts + Culture
Petey, a 3-year-old hound mix, finished the course in 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2015
East County dogs enjoy Architecture for Animals

Gulf Coast Chapter of American Institute of Architecture, Gulf Coast Builders Exchange and Construction Specialists Institute built the course for Nate’s free of charge.

  • East County
  • News
Roxanne Leezer, and Tina and Bill Moore peruse artwork.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Arts at the Ranch Fine Art Festival

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch transformed into an art gallery March 15-16, as art enthusiasts came together at the 14th Art at the Ranch Fine Art Festival. Attendees met regional, national and international award-winning artists, and shopped for photographs, paintings, sculptures and other artwork over the weekend.

  • East County
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Jordan Shields celebrates after scoring a run for the Reds Minors team. Photos courtesy of Julie McCray.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cal Ripken Baseball Opening Day

Dozens of youth baseball players hit the field for Cal Ripken Baseball's Opening Day for the 2012 fall season Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Two East County residents enter school board race

Julie Aranibar and Albert Yusko will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat this August.

  • East County
  • News
"The sad part is what you told us tonight is nothing new; the sheriff has been telling us that for years," said Commissioner Joe McClash.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
County finds funding for sheriff's office

The budget vote will address salary issues at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Pettingell is the top Coldwell Banker agent in Florida for the third time. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Star seller: Roger Pettingell

Roger Pettingell was the top-ranked agent in 2012 on the Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service in total volume and the top-ranked Coldwell Banker agent in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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