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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 18, 2018
FEMA denies Longboat funding for Irma damages

Longboat Key has sought reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for sand lost during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FST Improv is one of the area groups performing in this weekend's Sarasota Improv Festival. (courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 12, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Improv Festival 2013

Two nights of short- and long-form comedy by Improv troupes from around the country will take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Rosedale Golf and Country Club's Fred Booth spoke against the proposal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2020
Manatee County approves Cemex plant

Lena Road site prepped for ready-mix concrete plant.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 5, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 05.05.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival sculptors pose for a photo near the entrance of the festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2017
Top Story - November: Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns, this time with lights

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Choral Artists of Sarasota will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at the Too Hot to Handel show on Dec. 10 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 27, 2017
Sarasota's 2017-2018 music season offers exciting performances

The area’s music scene packs ample offerings in the coming months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Elise Lipoff

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joyce Sandy and Michelle Patterson, both Heritage Harbour residents, were elected to the Heritage Harbor CDD Board of Supervisors in November.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 22, 2013
Year in Review: January 2013, Newly elected board seeks unity

Passions flared during the first meeting of 2013, as the Heritage Harbor CDD board discussed dumpsites and a lake and wetland maintenance project.

  • East County
  • News
Santa said he has a magic key that allows him to get through front doors if the home has no chimney.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Ho(w) much, Ho(w) many, Ho(w) long?

Students filled Santa's bag with questions. As always, St. Nick delivered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
Scoreboard 04.21.09 to 04.24.09

Scores and recaps from 04.21.09 to 04.24.09.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
CDDs move forward with conservation plan

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 4 and 5 will begin removing exotic plants in wetland and conservation areas this month.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
IV therapy provides custom hydration

From immunity to energy, IV therapy provides an accessible wellness tool that can increase hydration and supply nutrients to patients.

  • Health
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Steve's Fitness

10 Employees or Fewer - Winner

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Worship services

A list of worship services this week on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 8079 Waterbend Trail in Waterside sold for $2 million. (Courtesy photo from Victoria Turner, Michael Saunders & Co.)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 9, 2022
Waterside of Lakewood Ranch home tops local sales at $2 million

Three million dollar-plus sales top Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area residential real estate transactions for FEB. 21-25.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jerry Sparkman, Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson, Richard and Barbara Basch and Board of Trustees Chairman Dean Eisner open the new visual arts center. Photo by Katie Johns
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
A+E Year in Review: 2017

The top arts and entertainment stories from 2017.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Bridge study could span three years

FDOT is in the beginning phases of studying whether to repair or replace the structurally deficient bridge that connects Bradenton Beach and the mainland.

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  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jared Gracia-David performs wire walking with the Sailor Circus. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2019
Pine View, Sailor Circus graduate competes in global competition

Jared Gracia-David drew on his wire walking experience to create a video for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Annette Gueli, 2014 chairwoman of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, shows off signage for the group's new office location in the MGA Professional Center.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 15, 2014
Biz Alliance welcomes new leadership

Longtime Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance member Annette Gueli will serve as the 2014 chairwoman of the organization's board of directors.

  • East County
  • News
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