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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Our View

The Feckless Foursome

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2013
None injured in bus crash

A driver involved in a vehicular crash with Manatee County school bus Wednesday night has been charged with careless driving.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Club’s USTA 6.5 women’s combo team is heading to sectionals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Three-peat

For the third time, The Longboat Key Club’s USTA 6.5 women’s combo team is heading to sectionals in Daytona.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook Off

PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook Off

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2009
Sheriff's office plans vigil

The vigil is being held in remembrance of individuals who have lost their lives to drug and alcohol-related incidents and those suffering from addiction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 30, 2021
Lido Key home sells for $7.7 million

The home at 1435 Westway Drive tops sales for the week of July 19-23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ghost Beach

TWIS Asks: Ghost Beach

  • Arts + Culture
Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots

The dairy farm held its fourth annual dairy festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 23, 2010
The Met owners fashion a savvy business model

Geoffrey and Brenda Michel say their hands-on approach is their secret to business success on the Circle for 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erica Drezek, Sami Blouin and Joseph Smith in "Morning's At Seven."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Morning's At Seven'

Paul Osborn's 'Morning's at Seven' has dawned at Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 9, 2016
Summer starts with a storm on Siesta Key

Tropical Storm Colin brought wind, rain and flooding — but no major damage — to the Sarasota area

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County's Tourist Development Council suggested using tourism dollars to fund the purchase of Premier Sports Campus in December. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2018
Manatee County seeks Tourist Development Council members

Three positions are available on the Manatee County Tourist Development Council, a citizens' advisory committee.

  • East County
  • News
Janine and Dorian Irizarry stand on their porch overlooking the tennis courts on which they play.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors: Dorian and Janine Irizarry

It was August 1997, and Garth Brooks was playing a free concert in Central Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrea Feldmar, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Nancy Hendricks are among a team of volunteers and employees of the Center for Building Hope who are working to repair the organization's reputation and credibility in its community.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 19, 2015
East County cancer center hopes to rebuild

Interim CEO Ron Gelbman works to restore more than financial stability at The Center for Building Hope.

  • East County
  • News
The Fort Hamer Bridge is almost completed, but punch-list items must be addressed to make it safe for vehicular traffic. Heavy summer rains are causing a delay for its opening. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening delayed

A run across it will continue as planned.

  • East County
  • News
BBC Main Plaza, the Hollywood 20 ownership group that  includes entrepreneurs Eric Baird and Jesse Biter, is interested in an expanded Downtown Improvement District.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown group considers expansion

The Hollywood 20 property owners want the Downtown Improvement District to expand to U.S. 301, but it’s unclear whether others support the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Main Street's newest additions celebrate grand openings

Big Olaf Creamery, Good Earth Natural Foods and Katy Rose Oilery will celebrate their grand opening this weekend with special events Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • News
Brothers Brian and Chris Ragone are among the leaders on Out-of-Door Academy's football team.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 13, 2010
ODA football benefits from brotherly love

As a quarterback/receiver tandem, it's hard to do better than brothers Chris and Brian Ragone.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 21, 2017
What drove the Pilgrims to America?

'Their desires were set on the ways of God and to enjoy his ordinances.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A class photo of Lakewood Ranch High School's 2001 graduating class.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High School's first graduating class celebrates 10 years

Lakewood Ranch High School's 2001 yearbook was titled 'The Final Piece' -- to honor its first graduates as the last puzzle piece needed to complete the high school. This week, that pioneering class celebrates its 10-year reunion.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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