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If elected, Chantal Wilford says she'll focus on literacy, recruiting and retaining teachers and expanding programming for students. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Chantal Wilford

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Allessia Ukmar.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allessia Ukmar

The Cardinal Mooney goalkeeper talks her start in the sport and her best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Vanessa Baugh will remain the chair of the Manatee County Commission after a 4-3 vote went in her favor Feb. 23.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 23, 2021
After Manatee County Commission vote, Vanessa Baugh remains commission chair

Motion asking that Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh step down from her role as chair is denied 4-3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Show Your A/C Some Love

Show Your A/C Some Love

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Briefs

This week in briefs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 11, 2009
Neighbors: Rita Barry

Longboat Key resident Rita Barry recently finished writing a travel cookbook featuring her culinary journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Arts Center opens doors to new, old members

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 26, 2009
Man on the street: Thankful thoughts

We asked Longboat Key residents what they are most thankful for this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 3, 2009
St. Armands BID renewal rejected

Uncertain of the future makeup of the St. Armands Business Improvement District's board, Circle property owners voted against renewing the taxing district for another 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2009
Greenbrook home tops week's transactions

Deborah Furman sold her home at 14222 Sundial Place to Richard and Jane Greenamoyer, Lakewood Ranch, for $390,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2009
Sand options exist for North Shore

Last week, the Manatee County Commission approved an emergency dredging project on Jewish Key and a gift of sand to Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 20, 2010
Sarasota Concert Association: Chee-Yun and Jeewon Park

The Sarasota Concert Association's first performer of the season called in sick a couple of months ago, so violinist Chee-Yun and pianist Jeewon Park rode in on their white horses to save the day.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Science and art collide at meeting of the minds

Mote Marine scientist Dr. Randy Wells and Asolo Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards explored a conversation on science and creativity during Mote's first Science Cafe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Business Observer

Lisa Grossman takes over Margot Walbert's center; FNGLA honors ArtisTree Landscape with awards; The Colony plans events for holiday happenings; and Beth Callans Management presents gifts to Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

The Observer spotlights Braden River High freshman Courtney Mirabella.

  • East County
  • Sports
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