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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 26, 2017
Sarasota extends local state of emergency again

Officials are continuing to work to get life back to normal in Sarasota County, but the process is ongoing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 7, 2018
Cops Corner: Time to go inside

A roundup of the week's most interesting police reports from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 20, 2016
Longboat PD debuts new number

The Longboat Key Police Department is phasing out 316-1977, and encourages residents to use 316-1201 for non-emergency calls.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Cantrell served as the director of Manatee Technical Institute from December 1996 to June 2014. She says people told her she ran the operation with an iron fist. “But, I always wear a velvet glove,” she says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Mary Cantrell: Manatee School Board, District 5

The former head of Manatee Technical Institute says she will bolster the morale of teachers and school district employees if elected to the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High senior Elena Lopez is congratulated after driving in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
MATCHING CROWNS

Both the Braden River and Lakewood Ranch softball teams captured district championships last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2011
Colony developers not waiting for settlement

Club Holdings and the association board are intent on building mostly new units - even without Klauber's three acres.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Biscontini Savage and Lawrence Biscontini. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 8, 2012
Modifying Movements for 'Mom'

Many times in a class or the gym, someone will ask, 'Can I do that exercise?' A better question might be, 'How can I do that exercise?'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flooding occurred after a short rainstorm Wednesday, Aug. 28, on U.S. 301, just north of Fruitville Road. Photo by Leslie Gnaegy.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2013
Officials address flood of concern

In addition to the steady, heavy rain Sarasota has seen over the past few weeks, other natural conditions are contributing to the area's frequent flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 6, 2015
Temple Beth Israel celebrates eight nights of light

Members of Temple Beth Israel celebrated the first night of Hanukkah with a dinner Dec. 6, at the temple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Esteban Bravo and Beth David submitted “In a Heartbeat” for the best animated short category at the Oscars. Courtesy image
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College grads win award for LGBTQ animated short

When two young filmmakers followed their hearts, their heartfelt animated film won a Student Academy award — and could also win an Oscar.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota City Commission approved a new fiscal year budget Monday night that includes a 5.3% millage increase
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 20, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved on second reading tonight a new fiscal year budget that raises the millage rate to 2.9249 mills.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 18, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: McNeal

Students in Carolyn Winget's third-grade class at McNeal Elementary School share their plans for Spring Break.

  • East County
  • News
County commissioners are seeking alternate means of enforcing protections on mangrove trees.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 4, 2015
County seeks authority of mangrove enforcement

Sarasota County commissioners will have to rely on the state to enforce mangrove violations, or apply for the authority to do so themselves, according to the 12th Circuit Court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River softball team will compete in its first state semifinal since 2011 on May 6. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 4, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sen. Nancy Detert gives her final legislative update for Tiger Bay Club.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 20, 2016
Tiger Bay panel gives legislative update

Senator Nancy Detert and local representatives fill in Tiger Bay members on the important issues in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Foundation for Dreams Director of Development and Fundraising Elena Cassella and Executive Director Susannah Cripe plan to use the new playground for camp activities. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2014
Nonprofit makes play toward long-term goals

Foundation for Dreams expects to complete its new barrier-free, $150,000 playground in mid-May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 12, 2016
FST's Patrick A. Jackson on his love of storytelling

For Patrick A. Jackson, theater is about more than big stages and a spot in the limelight — it’s about having an impact through storytelling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
The Observer launches Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest

The Observer is looking for mothers and daughters to submit their favorite lookalike photo online for our Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2013
Pirates to hold baseball and softball summer camp

Braden River High will hold its first Pirate Baseball and Softball Summer Camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 8-12 and 15-19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Club Road is being redirected.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 10, 2018
Coming soon on Longboat: A lot

While there's not much space for new construction on Longboat Key, developers have been constructing homes to meet a new demand of buyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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