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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Emerald Harbour residents talk on the wild side

It isn't quite lions and tigers and bears.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Katy Cartlidge

Student activist, 18

  • Sarasota
  • News
When Epstein first got her board, she went paddleboarding almost every day.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Dawn Epstein

This week's featured athlete is Dawn Epstein, an avid stand-up paddleboarder who is happiest when she's out on the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 8, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Sept. 7

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Sept. 7

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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 24, 2012
Larson calls letter into question

Longboat Key officials question whether a town pension board has the right to do anything other than manage the plan's assets and look out for its best interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rack attack could be on the way; Former DooleyMack executives regroup under new name

  • East County
  • News
Chase Maasdorp.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Maasdorp

The ODA senior talks Chris Paul and the importance of leadership.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cynthia Peterson, CEO of the Center for Architecture Sarasota, sits in McCullough Pavillion — the center' s home, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Architectural groups build a foundation of knowledge

By helping residents learn more about design, local foundations are giving a whole new meaning to Sarasota school of architecture.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Harvest packs food to fight hunger

Members of Harvest United Church worked to stop hunger Feb. 23 during an interactive meal-packing party at the church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Westcoast School students Adar Pitts, Charles Martin III, Alyssa White, Amber Myers and Mikayla Fedd
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 6, 2010
Bromeliad tree lights up the night

Selby Gardens held its first annual Bromeliad Tree Lighting Ceremony with champagne and music by the gospel choir of the Westcoast School for Human Development. The holiday kick-off event precedes the opening of Selby's tropical celebration, Lights in Bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Man scammed in home theater system purchase

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Whitney Beach on Longboat Key becomes the sixth beach in the Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key area to receive a new beach recognition.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 21, 2013
Whitney Beach receives award

A Longboat Key beach has received notification it meets a national environmental certification program.

  • 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
The newly deemed "official" logo for the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 10, 2017
School District of Manatee County adopts official logo

The district's concern for consistent branding prompted the move.

  • East County
  • News
Hudgins will face Ray Porter in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 4: Jody Hudgins

Hudgins will face Ray Porter in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A seagull plots its getaway Monday near Mote Marine Aquarium. Decisions, decisions: to fly or ride?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Decision time

A seagull plots its getaway Monday near Mote Marine Aquarium. Decisions, decisions: to fly or ride?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA freshman running back Jason Fineberg looks for a running lane on the Thunder’s opening possession.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2013
Learning curve: ODA

The Out-of-Door Academy football team, which has 16 freshmen on its roster, is using this season as an opportunity to grow and develop.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Dancing families need your votes

Two families from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch have entered videos in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance Off competition, and they need your votes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathlyn Clayton, Miranda Lansdale and Jane Grogg make up a three-person team that tackles neighborhood outreach, education and grant processes.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 25, 2015
County office wants to dial into residents

Office of Neighborhood Services wants to update its database of community contacts to keep neighbors informed about projects and changes affecting them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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