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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Myco-Tek

Small Business of the Year 10 or Fewer Employees: Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Artistic Paver assists with installation of the project July 15 at the gate at Balmoral Woods and Lakewood Ranch boulevards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2014
Upgrades to remedy access angst

The IDA expects access improvements to be completed by the end of August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Our View: IDA surplus won't last

Every level of government is on forced austerity as the economic recovery stumbles under the frightening federal debt load and regulatory uncertainty.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Courtesy renderings McKim and Creed presented two images that depicted what an above-ground lift station structure could possibly look like. The group said the designs are still preliminary and subject to input from city residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Commission OKs above-ground lift station building

To protect Lift Station 87 from storm surges, the City Commission approved a new design that will place a building on the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed 20-acre Lost Lagoon waterpark will feature a coaster slide, 20,000-square-foot wave pool with a simulated beach and 2,667-foot-long lazy river.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 27, 2015
Who’s behind efforts to construct the Lost Lagoon in Manatee County?

Who’s behind efforts to construct a regional water park in Manatee County?

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • October 31, 2014
The Russian House: A creative, fast-casual-dining concept

The Russian House: A creative, fast-casual-dining concept

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
LECOM School of Dental Medicine
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: The East County's Most Expensive Projects

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County staff has recommended the use of delineators in crosswalks. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
County to consider crosswalk options

The commission is expected to discuss options for improving crosswalk visibility in Siesta Village when it meets March 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
Palmer Ranch Parkway interchange plan resurfaces

Palmer Ranch residents are upset that county staff once again has proposed an Interstate 75 interchange at Palmer Ranch Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 29, 2010
Birthday party depicts highlights of Williams' life

Casa del Mar staff and friends threw a 79th birthday party for the resort's General Manager D.M. Williams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Cops Corner

Police conducted fishing-license inspections in Overlook Park and only three people could not produce valid fishing licenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Out-of-Door Academy students Gabriella Costa, Alex Ruschau, Melanie Mason, Kevin Moody and Payton Hensonn each earned a perfect score on a section of the SAT. Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
ODA students ink perfect scores

Five students at The Out-of-Door Academy earned perfect scores on portions of the SAT college entrance exam.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Parents of bus crash victims to file lawsuit against district

Eight families of students involved in a Jan. 5 bus crash have notified Manatee County Public Schools they plan to take the district to court.

  • East County
  • News
Homeowners Chrissie and Samuel Budd and their home insurance company, First Community Insurance Co., have reached a confidential settlement, the Budds’ attorney Jose Sosa said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Parties settle burned home suit

A trial regarding the Greenbrook home that burned down in 2008 was slated to begin this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2010
Ranch Reps host District 67 debate

Three of four Republican candidates for the Florida House of Representatives District 67 seat met with East County constituents during the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club's debate March 19.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie, Dane and Eva Martinez watch as Neal Communities President and CEO Pat Neal cuts the tape on a tree signifying the company’s 9,000th home. The tree is located in the Martinezes’ backyard.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 10, 2013
Neal Communities celebrates milestone

The Lakewood Ranch-based builder planted a tree in the backyard of its 9,000th home last week to commemorate the event.

  • 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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • April 25, 2012
He Says – She Says: A conversation with Donald Geikie and Dana Westmark, REALTORS® with the Main Street office of Michael Saunders & Company.

He Says – She Says: A conversation with Donald Geikie and Dana Westmark, REALTORS® with the Main Street office of Michael Saunders & Company.

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