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The Town Commission will also review parking restrictions for Longbeach Village.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2012
Commission discusses hedge heights tonight

The Town Commission on second reading is poised to approve a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA senior Desmond Lindsay was one of three players from Florida chosen to compete for the Evoshield Canes 17U team this summer. File photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 13, 2014
Top-Notch Talent

Travel baseball and softball teams have become the norm in recent years for up-and-coming athletes with college and professional aspirations.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • April 25, 2014
SCAT seeks awareness on Try Transit Day

As the transportation organization continues to reorganize its service, it hopes to establish a more steady ridership base throughout the year.

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

TWIS = This Week Is Savory

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
David "Watchdog" Miner, a former staple at school board meetings, finally accepted his seat on the dais and said he will continue to push for openness and accountability.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
Dave Miner maintains 'watchdog' status from dais

The new Manatee County School Board member and longtime district critic admits his role will change.

  • East County
  • News
Haile Middle School Principal Sharon Scarbrough will leave the middle school to be Braden River High School'    s new principal.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 24, 2017
Choice to fill Braden River High principal role a born leader

Sharon Scarbrough leaves Haile Middle School to take same position at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High wrestling coach Cezar Sharbono began    coaching his son, Chance, when Chance was 4 years old. On Nov. 16, the Sarasota High freshman wrestled his first regular season match as a member of the Sailors program.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2013
Family Affair

Fifteen-year-old Chance Sharbono is in his first year wrestling at Sarasota High, where his dad, Cezar, is the head coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 3, 2013
Justin Long on Facebook creeping, texting and confused fans

Justin Long on Facebook creeping, texting and confused fans

  • Arts + Culture
The new DDI traffic pattern has made its debut at the University Parkway/I-75 interchange.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2017
You, too, can negotiate DDI in Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Skylar Jungers

The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Skylar Jungers scored seven goals in three games last week, to lead the Lady Thunder to a 3-0 record.

  • East County
  • News
Stephen Heese has been with Manatee County-based boat manufacturer Chris-Craft Corp. since 2001, when he and a fellow Harvard Business School classmate, Stephen Julius, bought the firm out of bankruptcy. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2013
Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

Chris-Craft, the company that made boats for John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley, has slowly sailed back to pre-downturn levels. One key lesson: Get expenses under control.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 19, 2012
Neighbors: Blake Parsons

Since 2009, Blake Parsons has owned and operated Califlorida, a small surf and skate shop on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rosedale resident Jack Sodini and his student, Isaiah Depina, had a blast on the golf course together.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
Rosedale residents open course, hearts to students

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club treated children from Moody Elementary School to lunch and golfing at the course Dec. 6 and 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2015
First Watch buys 114-­location chain

First Watch, a leading breakfast, brunch and lunch chain will now have more than 250 locations after buying The Egg & I.

  • East County
  • News
A double diverging diamond interchange has been proposed by the Florida Department of Transportation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2014
I-75 funding axed from state budget

The state Legislature has eliminated a proposal for $100 million in transportation funding from the budget. FDOT planned to use some of the money for improvements to Interstate 75 at University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Orange Blossom Community Garden is one of five community gardens in the north part of Sarasota County.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 6, 2015
UF/IFAS Extension regroups agriculture stakeholders for comprehensive plan discussions

Stakeholders from all aspects of agriculture can contribute to the conversation about Sarasota County’s policies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
NEIGHBORS: Tom Buchter

As the new CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Buchter is up for the challenges ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 24, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Beach Bistro

Beach Bistro owner Sean Murphy shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 29, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 29

Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 29

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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