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Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors hope to tonight adopt a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 4, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD to budget dollars for next year

At its meeting Aug. 4, the Heritage Harbour South CDD's supervisors plan to adopt the $413,000 budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
Troopers run through drills in preparation for Thursday's funeral service for Trooper Joseph Bullock at Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch. The public is encouraged to attend the 11 a.m. service.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 12, 2020
Public encouraged to attend funeral of fallen state trooper on Thursday in Lakewood Ranch

Bayside Community Church of Lakewood Ranch hosts funeral service for Trooper Joseph Bullock on Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
East County residents Kay and Carmen Rizzo, owners of Carmen’s Italian Cafe, are thrilled to have Luigi back at their restaurant after he was taken during business hours one night in April.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Luigi Rizzo returns home after kidnapping

After being tortured and kidnapped and taking a ride in a police car, Luigi Rizzo finally is safe at his home at Carmen's Italian Cafe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tim Ortman and Library Foundation President Isabel Norton
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Library foundation hosts an evening with Tim Ortman

More than 50 people attending the book signing and talk with Tim Ortman in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January

Bullock made the announcement at a Town Commission meeting on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 27, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub

Mar Vista chef George Quattromani shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is selling his "Rambling River Retreat" home at 12709 Upper Manatee River Road in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2019
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band musician sells home along the Manatee River

Former Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member John McEuen says it's time to part with his "Rambling River Retreat" in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By [email protected] |
  • March 1, 2012
Looking to make the Quintessential St. Patrick's Day Meal?

Looking to make the Quintessential St. Patrick's Day Meal?

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2009
Special Teams, Special Play

Senior Jared Brinton returned a blocked field goal 75 yards for a touchdown with 1:07 remaining in the game, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High football team to a 17-13 victory over Palmetto tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Police Department first achieved recognition as an accredited agency in 2002 and has maintained that status continually.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2012
Sarasota Police Department receives accreditation honors

The Sarasota Police Department was found to be in compliance on 149 of the 149 applicable mandatory standards measured by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 5, 2018
Fruitville Elementary students back in class after evacuation

No injuries were reported, and officials believe it was an issue with an air conditioning unit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ryan McIntyre, John McIntyre and Mark Freeman pose outside the company's office in Sarasota.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2015
Main task was building his reputation

East County builder earns honors from University of Florida Construction Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Springfield will rock out the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 15
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 27, 2015
Rick Springfield to rock out the Van Wezel

The 1980s singer-songwriter and actor will perform with The Romantics on Oct. 15

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 24, 2017
What about the Christians?

It seems a bit like reverse discrimination, and Christian stereotypes should be part of the discussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Carolyn Eastwood. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 1, 2019
Sarasota County employee named Government Engineer of the Year

The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1986 and represents civil engineering professional in 177 countries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spectators to football games and other sporting events must use clear bags now for their belongings. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2019
Manatee County School District imposes 'clear bag' policy

Spectators at athletic events must carry belongings in clear bags starting tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 24, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 25, 2017

Arlene Gill and Beverly Douglass died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • December 5, 2013
Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

Common Nonsense: Thanks for giving; now give me more

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by David Conway Army Corps officials explain in detail the findings of their report, which presents models that show the dredging of Big Pass would have negligible effects on Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Siesta residents skeptical on dredging

Lido Key residents are beginning a public push for a proposed project to renourish the Lido shoreline, while Siesta Key residents want more evidence it won't harm their beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Groin construction started last week and should be complete by the end of May. Photos by Robin Hartill
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 12, 2014
Groin construction will bring firm grasp on sand

Public Works Director Juan Florensa said a project to build two groins on the north end of the Key to hold sand took more than three years of behind-the-scenes work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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