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  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 29, 2018
Braden River names new girls basketball coach

Stephanie Smith will lead the Pirates next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2011
Business Observer

Touche De L'Afrique opens on the Circle; and Harry's Continental Kitchens now open for summer hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roger Widrick, supervisor of airfield operations at SRQ, fires a pyrotechnic device used to scare birds away from runways and taxiways.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 29, 2013
It's a bird, it's a plane ...

Efforts to limit the chance of collisions between birds and aircraft at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are working, according to FAA data.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
Hilton renovation in the works

The Longboat Key resort hopes to start construction in May, resulting in a new look and the addition of 80 to 85 rooms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 10,087-square-foot Johnson Estate was built in 2007. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2015
Johnson Estate sells for $5.3 million

The home was once listed for $13 million but was most recently listed for $7.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 30, 2019
Red tide bills see mixed results in legislature

$3 million will be given every year for five years to Mote Marine Laboratory, but critics say more focus needs to be put on improving the county's water quality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota deputies make arrest in viral video road rage incident

Text messages show the suspect was planning to destroy the vehicle to avoid criminal charges, deputies said.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2012
Energy Economic Zone program parameters set

After spending more than two hours Wednesday in discussions about a controversial economic pilot program, the Sarasota County Commission voted 4-1 in favor of changes in the proposed ordinance for the program and asked staff to return with the document for another public hearing Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Christina Warren put down the tennis racket a few years ago and joined crew.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2013
Rowing Forward: Christina Warren

Cardinal Mooney High senior Christina Warren recently received a scholarship to row for Princeton University next year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch alumnus Johnny Silvers will compete in the mile and 500-meter races for the Nittany Lions this year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
Two Ranch swimmers take honors

Ashley Reid and Johnny Silvers again made USA Swimming's Scholastic All-American Team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Uriel Quiles |
  • April 20, 2012
Sarasota Pops: Music of the New World

Sarasota Pops: Music of the New World

  • Arts + Culture
The park includes a fishing dock, volleyball courts, more than a mile of hiking trails, a multi-purpose field, a tree house playground and a picnic pavilion, as well as a canoe and kayak launch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2011
Bennett Park nears completion

Manatee County officials hope to open the 180-acre Tom Bennett Park by early September.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Holley Short, the Audubon Society's bird steward coordinator, is responsible for recruiting and educating volunteers willing to watch over the black skimmer colony during this crucial nesting period.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Volunteer stewards protect Lido black skimmer colony

As a colony of black skimmers settles into a new home on Lido Beach, a group of volunteers is ensuring beachgoers don’t interfere with the birds’ nesting season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mill Creek's Dave Daily said damage could have been much worse as this tree only destroyed an overhang on his 2nd Avenue East home in Mill Creek.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 13, 2017
Glancing blow fortunate for Manatee County

East County avoids major damage from Hurricane Irma

  • East County
  • News
Blenker Boatworks and Marina of Bradenton worked  two days to raise the sunken sailboat. Note the inflated baldders that float the wreck. Courtesy photo
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 1, 2016
Longboat pays $5,200 to remove derelict sailboat

The Longboat Key Police Department has been in contact with the last listed owner who claims he sold the boat but has no paperwork proving it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota guard Camille Giardina drives to the basket during the second half of a district semifinal game against Palmetto on Wednesday night in Sarasota.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • January 27, 2015
Sarasota cruises in district semifinal against Palmetto

The Sarasota girls basketball team beat Palmetto 52-24 Wednesday night.

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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 16, 2018
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts 98th annual breakfast

Former President and CEO of Siemens USA Eric Spiegel spoke about the nation’s skills gap at the chamber’s once-a-year event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Rev. Charles McKenzie recites parts of a speech from Martin Luther King Jr. during the 2014 interfaith tribute.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Betty Huston
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 7, 2011
Neighbors: Betty Huston

Everyone whom 94-year-old Betty Huston passes while riding her three-wheel bike from Twin Shores to Publix gives her a wave.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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