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Photo by Pam Eubanks Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams, 70, also helped secure a hearing loop system at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2014
Court takes up 'hearing' initiative

Resident's plea prompts U.S. Supreme Court to improve listening options.

  • East County
  • News
Camp Better America Executive Director of Community Affairs Gene Sweeney, co-founder Kathleen Gagg and Gold Coast Eagle Distributing owner Col. John Saputo are hoping the community will join their efforts to support military families.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Returning the Salute

Kathleen Gagg is working to honor military veterans by helping them reintegrate into civilian life through her nonprofit, Camp Better America.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Delaney knows revenge from the mob is always a possibility. But instead of living in fear, he just tries to be cautious and aware of his surroundings. If he doesn't live his life, then they've won, he says.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 7, 2008
Covert's Operation

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident and veteran NBA referee Bob Delaney, aka Bobby Covert, uncovers his life infiltrating the mob in his autobiography.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • October 23, 2013
Common Nonsense: Passing time without our pastime

Common Nonsense: Passing time without our pastime

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
ULI group targets Bayfront Park

County money could be available to improve the park, including funding for a community center building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
News Briefs

Honor Rescue launches program; Collision yields injuries; Water District approves proposed millage rate; LECOM welcomes largest class

  • East County
  • News
Diana Greene
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Mills creates plan to fix budget

The plan Manatee Schools Superintendent Rick Mills created establishes clear timelines and deadlines and holds specific administrators accountable to lead each task to completion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Citizens fight for Payne Park Auditorium

The Payne Park Auditorium seemed destined for demolition, but a strong public response could keep the building in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Our View

Remember the fallen

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Andrew DiLacqua began playing baseball when he was 4 years old. He worked his way up through the Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour programs before moving to IMG as a freshman. Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2013
Outfielder commits to Sun Devils

IMG Academy junior Andrew DiLacqua committed to play baseball for Arizona State University. He is the first player from the Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour to commit to a Division I program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Don Laurin Johnson and Andrew Drake in WBTT's "Jitney." Courtesy
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • January 23, 2013
Theater Review: 'Jitney'

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe does sincere justice to the great August Wilson's "Jitney," which was written in 1979 and became part of what's now known as his "Ten Play Cycle," chronicling the lives of Black Americans through each decade of the 20th century.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • December 28, 2011
Bridge Bites: Eschewing the finesse

I cannot recall seeing the word 'eschew' other than in bridge books.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Whitney Beach Plaza gains first new tenants

The shopping center will soon add two new tenants and has leases signed for a restaurant and an attorney's office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Buffer-zone brouhaha

The city's first attempt to balance developer needs with neighborhood interests in hopes some economic development has flopped, upsetting both sides and making new development harder.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 21, 2009
Volunteers needed for merchant rally

In response to the impending closure of Sarasota News and Books, at Saturday's rally downtown merchants will ask residents to pledge to spend $50 per month in their three favorite locally-owned stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
License cameras moving slowly toward Key

Two years after Police Chief Al Hogle first began researching the camera systems, the town continues to move forward with the plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roman Rabinovich
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 26, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel

Read June LeBell's review of Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel, which performed at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Police panel takes over department

APRIL FOOLS - The Police Advisory Panel will become the board of directors of the Sarasota Police Department. Police Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman is named co-chief of police.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Uriel Quiles |
  • April 16, 2012
Hamlet: Prince of Cuba

Hamlet: Prince of Cuba

  • Arts + Culture
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