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  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 25, 2009
Five Points Park plans resurrected

Improving the downtown park was, at one time, the No. 1 project for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Those priorities changed over time, but now downtown groups want to revive the plans.

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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • November 30, 2012
Nov. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories:Impact fees increasing, LBK resident calls for a new town commission perspective, Braden River high beats Venice high in ladies basketball and our Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
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Lucy Lavely and Tori Grace Hines. Photo courtesy Frank Atura.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2013
Opening night for FSU/Asolo Conservatory's 'Stop Kiss'

Pay what you can for tickets for opening night of "Stop Kiss." The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Cook Theatre at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2015
Pilot makes emergency landing in Tidewater Preserve

A WWII veteran landed his plane without injuries.

  • East County
  • News
KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 15, 2013
Feb. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents; Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO; Lakewood Ranch named top 10 Community; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; WEEKEND BEST BET: Animal Extravaganza, WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat in concert

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Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its new Lakewood Ranch drop-off center, located at 9126 Town Center Parkway, Nov. 1. Today attendant John Hannah was on hand to collect and sort donations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Goodwill's grand opening

Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its new Lakewood Ranch drop-off center, located at 9126 Town Center Parkway, Nov. 1. Today attendant John Hannah was on hand to collect and sort donations.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2011
Sarasota County starts work on $1.2 million baseball complex

Sarasota County and The Miracle League of Manasota today celebrated the groundbreaking for a new baseball field for handicapped individuals at Longwood Park.

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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 23, 2012
Nov. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Siesta Key burglary suspect faces additional charges, Carpenter in as new Manatee County School Board leader, Weekend Best Bets, www.deali-o.com

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The Sarasota Police Department posted a YouTube video today in an attempt to locate a suspect in a recent beating.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
VIDEO: SPD seeks suspect in beating

The Sarasota Police Department has released security footage as part of a search for a suspect in a March 25 beating and robbery.

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The eatery will offer a variety of Neapolitan style pizzas. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2019
Doughbie Bros. Pizza opens at University Town Center plaza

Doughbie Bros. Pizza opens at Benderson's University Town Center in Sarasota-Manatee area.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2018
New DNA evidence links Delmer Smith to 2009 homicide

Smith was sentenced to death in 2013 for the murder of Kathleen Briles.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2010
Couples make Public Tennis Center a success

The Mrachek and Schlorf families will be honored in a Longboat Key Public Tennis Center dedication ceremony Feb. 28.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital plans to add a new cancer center, right, to its campus by 2020.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Memorial Hospital navigates expansion plans

A new oncology center is the latest in an ongoing series of improvements at the hospital's midtown campus.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2010
Commission to discuss MTI site

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is slated to hear about a traffic signal for the Caruso Road site for Manatee Technical Institute.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 27, 2017
Sarasota National Cemetery honors veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs of the cemetery hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key Democrats hear from mayor and town manager

Terry Gans and Dave Bullock gave the club an annual update on the town of Longboat.

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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 21, 2018
The Ringling unveils new glass exhibit space

The Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion officially opened Jan. 21 at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Samuel Lynch. Photo by Berkley Mason.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2017
Braden River Elementary goes 'NUTs' for PJ's

The Kiwanis Club gave students a memorable day in comfortable digs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eleven-year-old Olivia Kruse hugs her dad, George Kruse, after he wins the Republican nomination. "I'm really proud of him," she said. "There was a lot of sign waving."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2020
Kruse hopes to offer new voice to Manatee County Commission

George Kruse pulls away from longtime Administrator Ed Hunzeker, moves to general election.

  • East County
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Cyndi Seamon, Karey Kaine and Sam Digiammarino attended the annual Light Up Longboat event. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2021
Longboat residents recall the greatest gifts

During this holiday season, Longboaters offer their take on what's really important.

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