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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Arbomar board, unit owner reach settlement

The board reached an agreement with Pete DiNicola, but for now, it's not the end of lawsuits at the 31-unit Longboat condo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Willis Elementary student Alex Kumar shows off a replica of a statue he saw while visiting China.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
STORYTELLER

Alex Kumar won first place in the 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest. Braden River's Levi Waxler took home third.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2016
FDOT to drop speed limit on Longboat Key

The state has decided to lower the 45-mph speed limit on a 0.3-mile stretch of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: New year, new leadership

From the political arena and local business to religion and even the movie industry, these seven leaders will impact all facets of East County life in the new year.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Blackketter, president of SANCA, helped Nathan Benderson Park land the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 19, 2014
Commissioners approve SANCA contract

Sarasota County commissioners approved today a five-year contract with Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates for the operation of Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cannons Marina is located at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Robin Hartill)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2014
Cannons bookkeeper charged with theft

Kristine McWilliams, 46, is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from Cannons Marina.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Boat thefts on the rise

Five boats have been stolen on Longboat Key so far this year, with one of those boats worth more than $250,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property at 5541 Gulf of Mexico Drive has 11 bedrooms, 11 full baths, three-half baths, a pool and 14,005 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2021
Gulf of Mexico Drive property sells for $6.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 18-22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The job fair will be held June 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2019
Manatee County schools: Now hiring

Job fair highlights support services roles.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Cops Corner

The victim reported his wallet had been stolen while he was at Starbucks.

  • East County
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  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • April 9, 2015
That Fit Girl: Meal prep

That Fit Girl: Meal prep

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 27, 2012
Top 5 moments in sports of 2012

Over the past 12 months, we've celebrated district, regional and state championships. We've watched our talented athletes and teams make school history, overcome injuries and adversity and rely on one another in the midst of coaching changes.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
chef-jam
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 16, 2014
Chef Jam kicks off at Shamrock Pub

Chef Jam kicks off at Shamrock Pub

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Courtesy photo Sarasota Tarpon Queen Danielle DeSilvestro, tournament winner David Sugar and his son, Max
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
What a catch

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament came to a close Saturday, with a fish-off between seven anglers. David Sugar was named champion after catching a tarpon with a girth of 38.75 inches.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Joe Hembree and Mark Kauffman were developing the Lemon Avenue property in conjunction with the adjacent project at 1500 State St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2017
Land dispute clouds Lemon Avenue development

A developer claims the city never had the right to sell a piece of property near Paul Thorpe Park for a private project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter and Carrie Walsh demonstrate the closed dance hold position during rehearsal on March 17 at Empire Dance Studios. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 22, 2017
Dynamic Duo: Local ballroom competition will feature new amateur couple

Sarasota Challenge gives Carrie and Peter Walsh the chance to learn the art of ballroom dance — and fall in love all over again.

  • Arts + Culture
Eric Holt aims a thermometer at his egg to measure its temperature.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2019
Can't beat these lessons at Braden River Middle School

Braden River Middle School students learn about thermal energy through eggstronaut experiment

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2017
Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

  • East County
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