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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2009
Update: Longboat police officer terminated

Longboat Key Police Officer Pati Beardsley was terminated Thursday, Oct. 15 by Police Chief Al Hogle after his department completed an internal investigation of her Sept. 16 arrest, in which she waved her department-issued handgun at a motorist that pulled into the driveway of her Sarasota home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rather than exchanging gifts, Manatee County schools nurses donated money to send two special needs students to camp.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 10, 2015
Manatee County schools nurses sponsor two Dream Oaks campers

The women donated $675 to provide camp scholarships.

  • East County
  • News
Cortez Bridge
  • By John McGuire |
  • September 20, 2017
Opinions differ on future of Cortez Bridge

FDOT and Longboat officials favor a high-rise replacement for the 1950s era span. But a lot of others aren't sure that's the best choice for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dian Fitzpatrick has completed jewelry and paintings, along with other works of art.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Tara residents show artistic sides

Jewelry, paintings and other types of artwork filled the inside of the Tara Country Club March 10 for its annual art show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The logo will be used on letterheads, business cards and county publications.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 31, 2014
County adopts new logo

A new sunshine-themed logo is part of a larger rebranding strategy for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Sean Brady was named ODA's new boys basketball coach at the end of the summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2010
Thunder welcomes new coaches

Sean Brady and Mike Riley will lead ODA's boys and girls basketball squads this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 28, 2010
Longboat's turtle-nesting season off to a crawl

Loggerhead turtles nest from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 17, 2016
We recommend …

While the presidential race saps everyone’s attention, the local races certainly have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than the national elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eddie Kirsch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2011
Sarasota Observer announces staff additions

Taking over as Sarasota Observer City Editor is someone extremely familiar with the position - former Longboat Observer City Editor Kurt Schultheis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 10, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Diamond Devotee

Gemologist Darren Blum, of Coffrin Jewelers, spends the workday selling, designing and appraising jewelry.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Photo courtesy of Elabell.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 5, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Perlman Music Program 10th Anniversary Gala

Read June LeBell's personal story of one of the most exciting, fun evenings of music in memory, and it all revolved around the 10th anniversary gala of the Perlman Music Program's Winter Residency.

  • Arts + Culture
Pam Eubanks Edward and Aurea Justyk, of the Treetops neighborhood, use services Center for Building Hope, in Lakewood Ranch, offers every week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2014
East County laces up for run, renew

Brides Against Breast cancer created a 5K - which includes a wedding vow renewal ceremony -- to engage brides after their wedding day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Beach Access 12 closed Aug. 1 to enable Sarasota County workers to improve drainage and realign the parking spaces.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 2, 2011
Beach Access 12 re-opens on Siesta Key

Beach Access 12 on the south end of Siesta Key re-opened Friday afternoon in time for Labor Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Heritage Harbour CDD OKs contracts

American Ecosystems will be responsible for lake/pond maintenance, while Eco Consultants will maintain wetlands.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Kontonickas, Steve Zeris, Dina Hobson and Mary Duvalris, volunteers and vendors at the festival, do a traditional Greek dance.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 6, 2016
Going Greek

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church throws 32nd annual Glendi Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Area health officials urge young adults to check with their health-care providers to determine what vaccines they need.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • July 31, 2013
Young adults reminded to get vaccines

August is immunization awareness month, and area health officials urge young adults age 19 to 26 to catch up on their vaccinations

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
My View: Sadly, Americans are apathetic again

Doesn't anyone care anymore about our soldiers still fighting against a savage and determined enemy?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare filed a lawsuit last year alleging the Plaza at Five Points Condominium Association has made false claims in attempts to put the nightclub out of business.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare's suit against the nightclub's downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. Robert Marbut will submit a report to the county in June.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2015
Dr. Robert Marbut to evaluate progress on homelessness initiatives

The national homelessness expert will make at least two visits to survey local stakeholders on their progress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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