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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
News Briefs

Pair charged in Key child-neglect case; Limited seats open for Civics 101 class

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
In Brief

APRIL FOOLS -- Repaving to take residents down memory lane; Heat is on for Longboat volunteer firefighters; Paradise found in U.S. Census Bureau numbers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Beating the competition” is what motivates Conner Dutting-Morrell.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 2, 2013
Rowlett Elementary student races toward championships

Nine-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell has been named racing champion in the USAC Northeast Series in Jr. Animal.

  • East County
  • News
Martin Von Cannon, left, and his wife, Deb, both have served the country in the U.S. Army.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2010
Dynamic Duo

Creekwood residents Deb and Martin Von Cannon are both veterans of the U.S. Army.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will be held at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2016
Manatee hosts work sessions

Commissioners will discuss a sewer ordinance, among other topics.

  • East County
  • News
When designing opera sets, David P. Gordon aims to create scenes where the audience becomes immersed.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 3, 2015
Master of the House

David P. Gordon designs the epic settings of the Sarasota Opera's winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
Cops Corner 08.05.10

A woman reported that she had put an antique sculpture on consignment in April at an antique store. It was worth $800. She returned to the store on the above date and found that it had closed.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2010
Brown faces off with Jaleski

Commissioner Jim Brown told Commissioner Gene Jaleski 'to get his head out of the clouds' in an e-mail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Patterson presents her hot topics to Key condo owners

In her final presentation to the Siesta Key Condominium Association as an elected official, County Commissioner Nora Patterson gave an unvarnished rundown on a series of hot topics facing county government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kimberli Radtke will serve under the assistant county administrator in her new role.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 20, 2014
County taps Radtke for financial management director

Kimberli Radtke has been a Sarasota County employee for more than 9 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner Phill Younger, who changed his mind between first and second reading for the proposed neighborhood undergrounding project and now opposes it, said it’s “grossly unfair to the north end property owners.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Balance of power

A majority of votes in favor of an undergrounding project could force a minority to pay the most.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo The Longboat Library opened in 1957 in its original location at the Twin Tarpon Shopping Center, 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2012
Longboat Library campaign seeks to balance books

The Longboat Library will soon begin an awareness campaign about its expenses in hopes of raising support for town funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • November 15, 2013
Common Nonsense: I've been framed: Investing in art

Common Nonsense: I've been framed: Investing in art

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Little hero marigolds bloom brightly.
  • By Rick Wielgorecki |
  • September 8, 2011
Home & Garden: Pick the right plants

Here are some tips about what to look for when you're at the nursery choosing plants for your landscape. As you consider possible purchases, select cultivars with brightly colored leaves and/or flowers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stuart Scheyer |
  • December 1, 2010
My View

Pat-downs should be put down

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mattie Bedinghaus, Hermione Bedinghaus, Carter Bedinghaus, Princess Bedinghaus, Channing Bedinghaus, Camden Bedinghaus and Dr. Troy Bedinghaus had a good time with the "Batman" theme.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 27, 2018
Lakewood Ranch offers 'Batman' fans a special ride

Lakewood Family Eye Care attracts hundreds of 'Batman' fans to its back-to-school event.

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Hampshire's group is willing to pay $2 million for retail space at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission turns away retail buyer

While it debates whether to sell or lease the retail space at its new parking garage, city commissioners told a buyers group it wasn't interested in the $2 million offer right now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton’s Valerie Marin brings food and water to her car.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 18, 2017
Hungry to help

The Food Bank of Manatee aims to aid the community during a time of need.

  • East County
  • News
State Street Eating House + Cocktails lead bartender Billy Weber prepares a Pimm's Cup the good-old fashioned way. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 26, 2013
Bar carts roll back in style

State Street Eating House + Cocktails recommends how to add a little spirit(s) to your next summer party, using a well-stocked, portable bar cart.

  • Arts + Culture
Cypress Potter, 18, and Sydney Graham, 14, collect gifts for seniors at the Shoe Box Reception. They represent Troop 441.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch fundraiser benefits Meals on Wheels Plus

Shoe Box Reception and Holiday Mart collects gifts for homebound seniors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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