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Betty Jane Prince, Shirley Blanton (front) and Carol Bradley
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 2, 2019
Sarasota's long-time residents given a Pioneer Picnic

Rotary Club's Pioneer Picnic celebrates those who have lived in Sarasota for an extended time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
By the end of the year, FDOT officials plan to start construction on a roundabout to be located in front of Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Roundabout plans circle East County

april fools

  • East County
  • News
Sunny Thompson brings Marilyn Monroe back to life in "Marilyn: Forever Blonde."
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 6, 2011
Theater

Marilyn lives again through Thompson's 'Forever Blonde'

  • Arts + Culture
Sally Ullman brings 30 years' experience as a photographer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Business Observer

Sally Ullman relocates business to Sarasota; ArtisTree hires new account executive; Tervis Tumbler store will open on St. Armands Circle; Lawson named as Australian Tourist Board representative

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 9, 2020
Once again, I-4 is the key

Winning Florida’s electoral votes has been determined along Florida’s I-4 corridor. In this year’s election, the rise of independents and Pinellas and Seminole counties will be linchpins to victory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 10, 2010
Creative baggage

Longboat Key bag lady June Ansorge thinks every woman should own a Gucci handbag - molded out of clay, of course.

  • Arts + Culture
Charles Chappell, 5, and his sister, Claudia, 2 1/2, play in the sand Saturday on Longboat’s beach during their vacation at the Sea Gate Club.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Key's beach plan on the right path

A beach consultant who performed a peer review praised Longboat's beach renourishment schedule and maintenance plan as well as the implementation of The Islander groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's LaDazhia Williams finished with 21 points and nine rebounds.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2016
Mustangs fall in OT

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team narrowly fell to Winter Haven 49-48 in overtime Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
The School Board of Manatee County approves salary increases for more School District of Manatee County employees.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 26, 2021
School Board of Manatee County approves salary increases

Salary increases are approved for more School District of Manatee County supervisors, administrators, administrators and managers.

  • East County
  • News
Dakin Dairy Farm is an agriculture-based attraction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2016
First-time visitors to Manatee are bound to come back

Manatee County attractions keep tourists coming back for more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Worship Services

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, will hold Wednesday communion and anointing services at 10 a.m. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. The Rev. David Danner is the rector. 383-8161.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2019
Driver cited for not having a license — for more than a decade

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports for the Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key taxpayers approved a $16 million beach project in March 2012.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2014
Beach price tag: $23.8 million

The Town Commission plans to spend up to $23.8 million during the next two fiscal years to buffer the island's shoreline with sand.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Good Earth announced Main Street anchor

The Bradenton-based store will fill part of the space once claimed by Morton's Gourmet Market.

  • East County
  • News
Rendering of Thornton's gas station that will be built on the church's 1.155-acre parcel of land
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2013
Local church sells property to gas-station chain

Faith United Church of Christ is selling a portion of its property to pay off its mortgage. A new pastor is helping to oversee the process.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Green Business of the Year nominee David Miller and chamber President Gail Loefgren file photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Chamber revamps Small Business Week

After a four year hiatus, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is bringing the week-long event back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 9, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera's 'Jerusalem'

Read June LeBell's review of Sarasota Opera's 'Jerusalem,' which runs through March 22.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County's administration building is located at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2018
Manatee County Government offices close

Closures planned for Labor Day holiday.

  • East County
  • News
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