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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 29, 2016
Cops Corner 6.30.2016

Comical crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Letters to the Editor

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Saraiah Walkes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 East County high school moments

Plenty of state titles, plenty of "not quite."

  • East County
  • Sports
William McComb and Sloane Sapan. Photos by Tony Gajate Photography.
  • A time to celebrate |
  • February 25, 2015
Just Married: William McComb and Sloane Sapan

William McComb and Sloane Sapan were married Jan. 3, on Siesta Key, FL.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Business Observer

Bill Isaac named to Fifth Third Bancorp board; LaPensee celebrates graduation of two employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The renovation for the north Longboat Key Fire Rescue Station at 5492 Gulf of Mexico Drive less extensive, according to Fire Chief Paul Dezzi. Lt. Bryan Clark works on a truck while airing out the apparatus bays, Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
Station renovation plans show two-for-one price

After being told to bring down costs, Longboat Key Fire Rescue will ask the Town Commission for renovations to both fire stations on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 21, 2016
Super Strings offers young musicians a rare opportunity

As part of the Perlman Music Program, Florida students perform under renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Letters to the editor

Long-term success of rail line should be determined

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jenny Medved has been a working artist in Sarasota for the last 15 years spreading her love of indigenous culture in her watercolors.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 23, 2015
Studio Space: Jenny Medved

The watercolor painter explores her Native American heritage with detailed portraits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
Commissioners pick through county budget

With the millage rate set to remain flat, the county is slated to dig deeper into reserves to increase its service levels.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
Our View: Post 9/11: era of endless war?

And in spite of the death of Osama bin Laden, 10 years later, we still want justice, we still want revenge.

  • Sarasota
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ManaSota League of Cities President Linda Yates
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 2, 2016
ManaSota League of Cities wants push for tougher vacation rental regs

Opposes legislation that mandates local government pay for relocating utility equipment within a public utility easement

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A seating area between Publix and CVS offers a shaded spot to enjoy the new shopping center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 5, 2012
Dec. 13, Publix: Be there with bells on

The new 49,000-square-foot store will open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 4, 2011
Mustangs advance to regional semifinal on PKs

Goalkeeper Dan Murray blocked four of five penalty kicks to lead the visiting Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team past Tampa Jesuit 3-2 in a Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2010
End of the Road

Lakewood Ranch saw its miracle season come to an end with a 2-1 (PK, 5-3) loss to St. Johns Bartram Trail in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 21, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alex Walters

Alex Walters, 17, got into skateboarding when he was 9 years old and has been addicted ever since.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: District dance showcase

Manatee County middle and high school dance teams will perform tonight at the State College of Florida's Neel Auditorium.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
Maximum millage: 1.9036 mills

Worried about having enough money for an oil-spill cleanup fund, commissioners voted to establish a maximum millage rate that's 19% higher than last year's max.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 10, 2009
Downtown Merchants, Partnership merger is off

Two downtown merchants groups have decided to join forces, but will not merge with the Downtown Partnership.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Sarasota County Animal Services completed big task

  • Sarasota
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