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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
News Briefs

Workshop educates about impaired driving

  • East County
  • News
The referendum approval process the town has used for more than 25 years to approve future Key density was null and void until Governor Rick Scott signed a new bill last week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects the town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The storm extended Beer Can Island’s sands further into Longboat Pass. Courtesy Tom Freiwald.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 5, 2012
Debby leaves behind bigger Beer Can Island

The expansion brings dry sand to an area with strong currents, causing concerns for public safety officials.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The sign introducing guests to the Patricia Thompson Gallery now also introduces the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 21.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 24, 2016
The Art of Advertising: Ringling alum broadens the definition of art

Pedro Pérez exhibit explores the creative process of an advertiser.

  • Arts + Culture
Deoni Cason.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.02.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Town employees at a wellness event. Longboat Key Bucks is part of town's wellness program.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 3, 2016
Longboat reaches out to businesses on behalf of employees

“Longboat Key Bucks” programs seeks to keep town employees’ spending local.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paul Lento, MD |
  • January 16, 2019
Should My Child Play The Same Sport All Year Long?

Should My Child Play The Same Sport All Year Long?

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2010
Club officials say Islandside model produces positive comments

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials believe a scale model of the club's Islandside project is helping to assuage concerns about the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pianist Andrew von Oeyen performed "Impressions" with Sarasota Orchestra. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra excels in Masterworks 4

The orchestra's 'Impressions' performance featured two great French impressionist composers and one Polish pianist/composer.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2014
Day in the Life: Cami Leavitt

Day in the Life: Cami Leavitt

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton ushered in a new era with a groundbreaking for its new School of Dental Medicine June 4.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 15, 2011
The Economics of Education

Studies show Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton alone has an impact of $42 million on the local economy. How is higher education affecting the East County and surrounding area overall?

  • East County
  • News
Local designer Courtney Adams launched her loungewear line, Tocco Lusso, in August.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 22, 2014
Hot Flash: Local designer launches fashionably comfortable line

Our Black Tie assistant editor sits down with local designer Courtney Adams to discuss her newly launched loungewear fashion line.

  • Arts + Culture
The Fort Hamer Bridge was scheduled to open Oct. 18 across the Manatee River, connecting Fort Hamer Road in Parrish to Upper Manatee River Road in East County. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Bridge fills transportation gap in Manatee County

Student's project helped persuade Manatee County to build the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Access the the Starbucks on State Road 70, just west of I-75, was blocked by tape and a patrol car.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Two Starbucks locations burglarized in Manatee County

Both stores suffered similar types of damages, officials said.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Safety Inspector Richard Chapman said the Midnight Pass crosswalks will not interfere with emergency personnel’s duties.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 20, 2012
Crosswalk construction starts this month

A Florida Department of Transportation project aimed at improving pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road has evolved from raised medians to six crosswalks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: John Schmidt

Schmidt will face Eugene Rado in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Lynches Pub & Grub is located on St. Armands Circle and offers a selection of authentic Irish cuisine and American favorites.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lynches Pub & Grub

This week we went in the kitchen at Lynches Pub & Grub with owners and sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch as they prepare traditional Irish lamb stew. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 29, 2016
3 words to live by for 2017

Last year at this time, wisdom was our word — that Americans would have wisdom in the voting booth

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
After being a village staple for decades, Siesta Hardware will close its doors July 31 and reopen as Siesta Village Liquors under the new ownership of Eddie and Todd Morton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2016
Morton’s market to refill hardware store with liquor

After being a village staple for decades, Siesta Hardware will close its doors July 31 and reopen as Siesta Village Liquors under the new ownership of Eddie and Todd Morton.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Side of Ranch

Palm Aire resident succumbs to animal instinct

  • East County
  • News
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