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"I guess the bottom line is, it's a gorgeous bridge. Do I resent it? No. It's probably been a better recreational resource than we ever could have imagined … I still would prefer a lower bridge, but I don’t hear people complaining about it."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Leaders remember their sides on the bridge

Read what community leaders had to say about the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 1, 2017
Santa brings holiday cheer to St. Armands

Santa Claus flipped the switch on the Circle's Christmas tree and took photos with children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarah Tate and Gail Wyer
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 26, 2010
Garden club gets a lesson in rainwater collection

The Longboat Key Garden Club learned about the benefits of rain barrels at their Tuesday. Oct. 26 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney Football
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
Sidelines

Ortiz captures county crown; ODA falls to Northside Christian; Mustangs suffer first district loss; Orioles announce training schedule

  • East County
  • Sports
Voula Karagan, Maria Focas and Tina Maravegias will make baklava for the Greek Autumn Festival. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Church serves up fresh food and fun for event

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church expands its annual bazaar with new name, more food and more culture.

  • East County
  • News
Looking west from Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, just north of Rosedale, you can see where the future 44th Avenue East will reach across Interstate 75.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2016
County drives 44th Avenue extension

The two easternmost segments of the 44th Avenue East extension both are under design.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
District considers policy change

The proposed policy would prevent Manatee teachers from posting negative comments about the district, students or employees on social-networking sites.

  • East County
  • News
Tyler Russin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Russin

The Riverview High outfielder talks yachts and hitting.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ricki and Ralph Harvey and Beth Stewart at the 2018 Bacchus on the Beach.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2019
Fifteen events Longboaters shouldn't miss in 2019

The annual Lawn Party is back along with other favorites including fashion shows, the Garden Club's Home Tour and St. Mary's Royal Rummage Sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At age 80, Vern Johnson still says he has no plans to stop volunteering his time to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 16, 2012
Neighbors: Vern Johnson

The Siesta Key resident volunteers at the Siesta Key Chamber every week.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Lloyd, leading Katy, and her daughter, Cassie, on Baxter
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
Cowboy Trail, Cowgirl Ride

East County residents Stephanie and Cassie Lloyd have made a family tradition of traveling the Florida Cracker Trail each year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Competitors both new and old made their way to Siesta Key on May 6, for the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 8, 2017
Siesta Key slated for MTV reality show

The network this week officially announced an unscripted show based on the barrier island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"The Sty of the Blind Pig" runs through Aug. 3, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Sty of the Blind Pig'

The Banyan Theater's current production of Phillip Hayes Dean's "Sty of the Blind Pig" explores a time when it seemed like change would never come.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2009
Manatee detectives locate missing fugitive

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested North Manatee resident Larry Laudig, 71, following tips garnered from a feature on the show "America's Most Wanted."

  • East County
  • News
Resident Martin Hyde has called the new email system an obfuscation of public records.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2018
City officials discuss public access to emails

At least two people have raised concerns about a new system that changes the ability to read emails to and from city employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lake Manatee Dam repairs are set to be complete in September 2016.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 17, 2015
Manatee County plans for improvements

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker and department heads presented details for projects totaling $547.48 million over that five-year period.

  • East County
  • News
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creating a taxing district to buy the land, called the future Braden River Preserve.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2018
Special taxing district idea progresses

Manatee County commissioners voted to advance special taxing districts for two communities.

  • East County
  • News
Dick Hyman scored many of Director Woody Allen’s films. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 22, 2012
Scene & Heard

Jazz Fest still grooving after 32 years; Jack Dowd kicks off Sarasota art tour; Choreographer showers praise on ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle, pictured in 2007. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2012
Community teams up to remember Al Hogle

This year's First Responder Golf Tournament is named in honor of the late Longboat Key police chief.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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