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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2012
St. Armands, hospital could see meters

With parking meters operational downtown, city staff will explore the idea of meters for St. Armands and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • March 18, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Savory

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

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  • In Memoriam |
  • July 6, 2021
Chip Bella Gabrick

Surrounded by his loving family, Chippy, (15 years and 11 months) (formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio) peacefully passed away in his home with his mommy and daddy by his side.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Assistant Fire Chief Bryan Carr demonstrates how RGF Environmental Group Inc.'s air purification system works.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 4, 2021
Devices aboard Longboat rescue vehicles clear the air

Machines combat airborne pollutants such bacteria, mold and viruses, including COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Conway A proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before a trial run to test its battery life.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Proposed downtown circulator takes a preliminary test drive

Two downtown stakeholders come together to drive an idea for free, accessible transportation for downtown visitors. The project plans to be privately funded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phil King's business acumen helped grow and guide the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center during his tenure there, from 2009 to 2014. Courtesy photos
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 6, 2014
'Right man, right time'

Phil King grew up poor in Kentucky. He never forgot that in his job at Glasser-Schoenbaum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
The Best of Summer: Cops Corner

Here are favorite Cops Corner items from the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This Country Club East home at 7625 Haddington Cove sold for $1,837,000. It has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,835 square feet of living area.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 21, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.15 million

A Country Club home tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Manatee County School Board directed Superintendent Tim McGonegal to make salary decreases effective Feb. 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2012
School Board: Teacher pay cuts not retroactive

The Manatee County School Board on Monday agreed to make teacher salary reductions effective Feb. 16, rather than retroactive, as planned.

  • East County
  • News
A sign-in sheet at Bayfront Park's pickleball court has caused confusion among residents who believe the well-used court can be reserved.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 17, 2018
Pickleball problems: Longboat residents unsure about usage rules

What residents have said they interpret as conflicting signage has caused confusion about who can play when at the well-used Bayfront Park pickleball court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.15.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Preliminary renderings of Waterford at Lakewood Ranch show a design and color scheme similar to facade of the neighboring Watercrest condominium community. Courtesy rendering
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Seven-story condo approval irks residents

Homes by Towne plans smaller condo units with more floors for a more marketable project.

  • East County
  • News
About 70 people showed up at the neighborhood meeting held at the Covenant Life Presbyterian Church Tuesday night.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 2, 2014
Palmer Ranch plans anger residents

Wellington Chase residents voiced their displeasure for a proposed development in Palmer Ranch at a neighborhood meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Skyler Munson, 21, gets high above the bowl Tuesday, August 2 at Payne Park's Skate Park.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sky High

The Payne Park Skate Park in downtown Sarasota is a great place to hang out with friends and get some practice time on either your skateboard or scooter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County School Board unanimously approved the 2013-14 tentative budget plan July 29, which includes a $342.9 million operating fund.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 30, 2013
UPDATE: Manatee School Board approves budget plan

Rising home values will bring the district more revenue from property taxes this year - $5.5 million more than last year - although the school board approved a 0.22% reduction in the tax rate.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 30, 2017
U.S. adds to World Rowing Championships medal count

The Americans added two silver medals and a bronze on Saturday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch member Sybil Porter and eight fellow Rotarians bagged 5,184 meals for the Sack Summer Hunger program at The Food Bank of Manatee May 21. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2019
Funds needed for summer hunger program in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels PLUS short $40,000 in its quest to provide meals for children in need.

  • East County
  • News
Rep. Greg Steube, who often smokes pork for his wife, helped host Lori Halbert cook pork-heavy “cowboy food” for a taped episode of season three of a political cooking show set to air in September on Sun Sports.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Political cooking show makes stop at the Ranch

Rep. Greg Steube was one of three local politicians to discuss politics while testing their culinary skills last week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 14, 2013
"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week

Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
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