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Jack Dean, general manager of G. Fried Flooring, has it all (and the floor) covered.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer winner: G.Fried Flooring

G. Fried Flooring has been located off of Tamiami Trail for 40 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rowing bid receives presidential support; Manatee County property values on the rise; Turtle nests on track for strong season; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2009
Khara signs with Rams

Lakewood Ranch High senior Rocky Khara signed a national letter of intent today to play golf for Virginia Commonwealth University.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ed Brodsky, Peter Lombardo, and John Torraco, all candidates for the 12th Judicial District State Attorney's Office, trade bards at Michael's on East.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Claws come out at Tiger Bay lunch

The heated race for 12th Judicial District's State Attorney Office was on display today at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County resident Robert Francisco shot this sunset photo last September on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

East County resident Robert Francisco shot this sunset photo last September on Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo, taken on north Longboat Key overlooking Sister Keys.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo, taken on north Longboat Key overlooking Sister Keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Engineers from the Florida Department of Transportation are evaluating damage to the overpass.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2013
UPDATE: Interstate reopens after closure

Southbound Interstate 75, around mile marker 184, reopened after 4:10 p.m. Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2010
Vote on Town Hall hours tabled

The Inter-District Authority Board will discuss options for Town Hall hours further at its meeting next month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2010
Free spay/neuter clinic comes to East County

The Animal Rescue Coalition will offer free spay/neuter services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 26.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Girard took this photo of the sun setting over the first hole at the King's Dune golf course in the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Bob Girard took this photo of the sun setting over the first hole at the King's Dune golf course in the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 14, 2012
March 14: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Fiscal Year 2016 general fund was originally estimated to be $25 million over budget, but is now balanced.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 19, 2015
County launches budget planning for 2016

Sarasota County commissioners met with Tom Harmer, County Administrator, and staff today for the first budget workshop of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The cast of "Ruby" includes Casey Murphy, Aleah Vassell and Brian L. Boyd. (Photo courtesy of Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 7, 2022
WBTT teases musical 'Ruby' after extended delay

The theatrical run of "Ruby" has been postponed twice due to circumstances beyond its control, but the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is working overtime to give it a new life.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 26, 2012
Nov. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gulf Gate Library to relocate in January; Payne Park closed for upgrade; LBK Fire Department launches water safety campaign; churches unite for Thanksgiving feast

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat leaders have focused on the proposed roundabout at Gulfstream and U.S. 41.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 25, 2019
Longboat consultant finds flaws in Sarasota roundabout data

Consultant advises Longboat to wait and see

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2011
Ranch districts approve new landscape contractor

Three of Lakewood Ranch's Community Development Districts today agreed to move forward with hiring Down to Earth with landscape contracting services.

  • East County
  • News
A passerby shared this photo of the wrecked vehicle. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
UPDATE: Two adults seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash

A child involved in the wreck suffered minor injuries.

  • East County
  • News
Bobby and Joyce Mazurek vote early for Manatee County.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 2, 2015
Early voting begins for Longboat Key

Longboat Key early voting began March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 1, 2012
Nov. 1: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 19, 2013
Feb. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday; Sarasota City Commission Candidate Forum takes place tonight; Hearing officer upholds Lakewood Ranch IDA Vote; Sworn-in Sarasota: Presidents of local offices

  • Longboat Key
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