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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 15, 2013
Special Features: Tony Stopperan

Tony Stopperan had a dream that has become his sleepless reality -- a film collaboration between FSU/Asolo Conservatory and Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.26.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.26.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sleepy Lagoon resident Rosemary Dilgard wants the  town to urge FDOT to reconsider a crosswalk location on Gulf of Mexico Drive at Wake Island Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2015
Town, residents want more crosswalks

Longboat Key residents want crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive where the Florida Department of Transportation doesn't believe they are needed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charlotte and Jim  Winemiller are all smiles at last year'     s World Oceans Day Celebration.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 23, 2017
Mote to host Give-a-Thon in honor of World Oceans Day

The Give-a-Thon will run from noon on June 2 to noon on June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Martin Maag, MD |
  • May 10, 2019
Great Strides and Advancements in the Field of Hair Loss

Great Strides and Advancements in the Field of Hair Loss

  • Health
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 13, 2017
Cops Corner: Women reports severed Christmas lights

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Hurricane Irma pounded Lakewood Ranch on Sunday night as a Category 2 hurricane.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 11, 2017
Curfew lifted in Manatee County

Sheriff's Office advises people stay off the roads as much as possible

  • East County
  • News
Peter Schrum and one of his Heavenly Putters clubs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man follows his faith to create heaven-sent putter

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Mall at UTC Marketing and Sponsorship Director Lauren Clark said the mall has adjusted its tenant mix over time to better serve the market. She said she is excited about how the community has embraced the mall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 30, 2019
Mall at UTC is 5 years old ... and still growing in Sarasota

Mall at UTC is 5 years old ... and still growing in Sarasota

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2013
The Ringling Museum of Art adds playspace to its grounds

Longboat resident David F. Bolger donates $400,000 for The Ringling to install an innovative playspace.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 17, 2009
Zoning board deems Islandside project complete

The town's Planning and Zoning Board will now review the Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside application next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Andrea and Ella Hunt on the first day of school at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 24, 2015
Phillippi parents prepare for first day of school

Phillippi Shores Elementary PTO hosts a Boohoo Yahoo breakfast for parents dropping off students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kevin Ingle, major reconstruction design engineer for FDOT District 1, answers questions from attendees as they view maps of the project July 23.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2015
'Ultimate' configuration begins

FDOT starts work Aug. 3 on the diverging diamond concept for University Parkway and I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 11, 2009
Streetscape plan comes into focus

An ambitious project that seeks to dress up downtown was presented to the Downtown Improvement District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thomas Desmond, a music teacher at Braden River High School, has been selected for a Congressional Teacher Award.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2020
Braden River High School teacher receives Congressional Teacher Award

East County teacher is one of eight in Manatee, Sarasota and Hillsborough counties to receive the award from Congressman Vern Buchanan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2016
Dance fever hits Freedom families

More than 200 people turn out for mother-son night.

  • East County
  • Schools
Martin Hyde is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Martin Hyde

The political newcomer wants to shake up local government, but he also says he’ll have no problems working with others on the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School seniors Owen Catlett, Ella Grogan and Adam Vansant celebrate winning first, second and third place respectively in the essay contest with Dave Miner, a member of the School Board of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area students honored for Constitution essays

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors take top three prizes in Constitution Day essay contest.

  • East County
  • News
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