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The Manatee County is now hiring to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Stock image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2011
County accepting applications for Planning Commission

One four-year term on the Manatee County Planning Commission needs to be filled. Applications now are being accepted.

  • East County
  • News
The former Golden Apple Dinner Theatre building is getting a new storefront, one of several changes planned for the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2014
Golden Apple building gets facelift

Construction is under way at the former site of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, as the property owner plans to turn the building into retail and restaurant space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Actress Aubrey Plaza fields questions from students. Courtesy Jackon Petty, Photography and Digital Imaging, class of 2015.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 24, 2013
Safety guaranteed at actress Aubrey Plaza's Ringling College visit

Actress Aubrey Plaza hosted a movie screening and Q&A session at Ringling College Saturday, March 23, as part of the college's Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab, which brings actors to the area via a collaboration with Ringling College and Future of Films LLC.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 6, 2011
Burglary attempted in Dollar General parking lot

A Bradenton man feared his safety after a man with a knife attempted to get in his vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
Senior running back Carlos Crawford converted a 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2014
End of the road

The Braden River High football team's record-setting season came to a close with a 37-21 loss to East Lake in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lorraine Corners N.W. is located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Lorraine Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 9, 2012
Eateries sweeten Lorraine Corners

The Ranch Grill and the Memory Lane Ice Cream & Sweet Shop are the newest businesses to open in the Lorraine Corners N.W. shopping center.

  • East County
  • News
A 19-year old Naples woman died in the crash.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 28, 2014
I-75 crash at SR 70 kills 1, injures 6

The Monday evening crash was related to backed-up traffic on Interstate 75 caused by the closure of the overpass at University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
Holland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Business Briefs

Mike Holland joins Berkshire Hathaway; Parishioner named Member of the Year; Salvation Army Advisory Board installs new officers; Stowe joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; PrimeLending adds downtown location; First Federal Bank welcomes Mark Rosenthal

  • Sarasota
  • News
The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2014
City stakes claim in SCAT station proposal

Sarasota city commissioners Monday, directed staff to declare an interest in buying the land occupied by the downtown transfer station, which the county has sought to relocate near Payne Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Kinsey Goelz and sophomore Morgan Cummins both committed to play college softball before their first season of high school softball.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
Early decisions become commonplace

Three area softball players committed to play at the next level before receiving their first high school report card.

  • East County
  • Sports
Speaker of the House Richard Corcoran and Gov. Rick Scott
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 21, 2017
Scott, Corcoran: They are better than that

The two could have — and should have — settled their dispute long before the legislative session began.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
News Briefs

Alaina Ray named PZ&B director; Martin Luther King Jr. holiday closings

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Gorilla Kleen employee works to clean the Unconditional Surrender statue on Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 2, 2016
Pressure washers clean up Unconditional Surrender

The Sarasota bayfront's iconic "kissing sailor" statue got hosed down Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Key residents spotted in Sarasota

Longboat Key residents celebrate at the Florida Winefest and Auction

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
These tubes near the north end of Longboat Key will contain the town's electric cables, helping to protect them from wind or storm damage.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Irma reinforces commitment to underground utilities

Putting the town's power cables underground gains support after power losses following the hurricane.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 20 Key Club volunteers participated in the walk.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2010
Volunteers step it up for beach walk

Walkers headed to Florida beaches to take pictures in preparation for tourist season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Archino
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County board of County commissioners district 5

Four candidates - two Democrats and two Republicans - are facing off in the Aug. 14 primary election for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat, which is being vacated by longtime East County resident Donna Hayes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 18, 2016
Siesta Beach nabs No. 3 ranking in TripAdvisor awards

A year after topping the Travelers’ Choice Award for the best U.S. beach, Siesta Key is again recognized as a frontrunner for the distinction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 5, 2016
Theater review: 'The Liar'

The lie, the whole lie and nothing but the lie

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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