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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
News Briefs

Power pole debate goes dark again; Deletion of towers in ordinance passes first test; Two firefighters complete their paramedic training

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 26, 2015
Snowbirds may delay South Siesta Key nourishment

A recent change in an endangered species classification could delay South Siesta Key’s sand renournishment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 14, 2013
Concession names new Head Pro

The Concession Golf Club recently announced the appointment of Dan Terlescki as its new Head Golf Professional.

  • East County
  • Sports
Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited The Observer Group’s downtown Sarasota office Monday to answer questions for its editorial board about his agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
FULL STORY: Gov. Scott says jobs will solve Florida's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • East County
  • News
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded 25 scholarships totaling $42,500 in August.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party is ticket to education

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key uses the money raised at the event for scholarships and local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The skyline won't be empty too much longer at the corner of Main Street and North Washington Boulevard.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 23, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 23, 2013

Today's stories: Sarasota County commissioners advance plans for a downtown Sarasota hotel; Town of Longboat Key settles differences with Longboat Key Police Union; Landowners move to overturn Manatee County Commission denial of Waterline Road project: and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 8, 2012
Observed: Opa! St. Barbara preps for festival

When you're a minority, many folks are curious about your heritage, but they don't quite know how to inquire. They don't want to say anything that could be construed as offensive, so they skirt around, delicate as a doily.

  • East County
  • Opinion
King
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 9, 2014
Student Spotlight: Joshua King, Senior, Sarasota High

Not every high school student takes an active role in preserving local history, but Sarasota High School senior Joshua King has local history in his blood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'More Than A Feeling'

"More Than a Feeling," a musical revue gracing the stage at the Players Theatre for two short weeks, is a highly enjoyable nostalgic tour of the 70s.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 22, 2017
A Question of Character

Local author’s work leads young people on a path of personal growth.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Cops Corner 10.01.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
A paving contractor truck knocked the bridge light out a couple of weeks ago, and FDOT was waiting for a part to repair the light.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2011
FDOT to repair New Pass Bridge light

The signal that sits atop the New Pass Bridge, warning motorists when the bridge is about to go up, needs repaired on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2009
Collaborative cuisine at PG's

Pattigeorge's Tommy Klauber is conquering the world -- one interactive dinner at a time.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 12, 2015
Siesta Key property target of Craigslist scam

A Craigslist scammer took images from a real estate website to create a fake vacation rental post.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2011
Ranch CDDs approve new budgets

Supervisors in Community Development District 2 will move forward with a pilot landscaping program rather than saving money for potential security enhancements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Good Ideas'

What started as quest to better control costs and manage growth in Manatee County has, in many ways, become an audit of the county's planning systems.

  • East County
  • News
"We're a very tight family," says Phil DeNiro, left, with his children, Tony and Teri. "When Brad Wages, the director, asked me to do this, I checked with the kids first."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 20, 2011
Breakout performance

After a rocking karaoke session, Phil DeNiro was offered a lead role in Venice Theatre's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' He will join his children on stage for the first time.

  • Arts + Culture
The City Commission last considered implementing paid parking in 2013 — when the city approved, then retracted, a charge for parking in the downtown garages.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2016
Downtown Improvement District endorses on-street paid parking

The group criticized the city’s current approach to parking management, calling for the implementation of a comprehensive plan that charges for the use of premium spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Get your Dickie V impressions ready

Sunkist and Lakewood Ranch resident and college basketball analyst Dick Vitale have teamed up to increase this season's level of awesome, baby.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: John Cook

John Cook has played tennis for 15 years. He was the track and field coach at George Mason University for 19 years and retired in 1997.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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