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Carolyn Lowry-Nation was pleased her bougainvillea weren't affected by the cold snap.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch residents don't chill when it comes to plants

Covering plants with sheets can stop damage due to cold weather.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Cookie sales have sweet success

Local Girl Scout troops reported the Longboat Key Publix was an unusually good spot for selling Girl Scout cookies this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mixon Fruit Farms owners Janet and Dean Mixon will be in Washington, D.C. this week lobbying for tighter regulations on agricultural imports.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2015
Farmers lobby for regulations

Following an incident at Port Manatee, Mixon Fruit Farm owners Dean and Janet Mixon this week will lobby for stronger protections for farms against pests.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon Berwick, center, with his B-shift crew members
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2014
Two Longboat Key firefighters complete paramedic training

Firefighter/paramedics Brandon Berwick and David Stark recently completed a four-month training process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2010
Our View

Consolidate police, sheriff?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Get caught up on last weekend's events with Black Tie Untied!
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 4, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Hearts Afire held their annual benefit Friday, March 1, at Michael's On East and the Asolo's annual gala was held Saturday night, at the Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 19, 2009
Repavement project continues to the south

The repavement project on S.R. 789 continued Monday from Bird Key Drive to Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The man is described as a white male, about five-foot-ten-inches with sandy cropped hair, and a tattoo with "block lettering" on his stomach.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 4, 2012
Sarasota deputies seek information on bank robbery suspect

Earlier this afternoon Suntrust Bank at 5727 Gantt Road was robbed by a man wearing a camouflage cap and a black bandana over his face.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners could discuss Colony matters tonight at their 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2014
Commissioners peruse Colony occupancy issue

The Longboat Key Town Commission is perusing old documents and reports regarding Colony matters as some unit owners receive building permits for work at the dilapidated resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2010
Riva Trace earns county OK

Builder Medallion Home made several concessions to appease University Place residents but now can move forward with constructing its 86-home community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 25, 2013
Heritage Harbour South CDD confronts speeding

In a non-agenda decision, supervisors voted to install radar-speed signs and create continuity with speed limits throughout its community.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County School Board tonight will discuss whether to allow the construction of a pole barn at Braden River High School.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 22, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss Braden River High project

Manatee County School Board to discuss Braden River High School pole barn project

  • East County
  • News
Heather Kasten (right) is currently the vice president of membership at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 25, 2014
Alliance selects executive director

Heather Kasten will be the executive director of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 30, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: RHA Boutique

RHA Boutique carries designer women's fashions, handbags, jewelry, clothing and baby items.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Gudritz |
  • February 3, 2012
Rosedale now offering state-of-the-art training aid

Rosedale Golf and Country Club recently began offering the use of one the Explanar.

  • East County
  • Sports
Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 22, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2009
Freshman powers Lady Mustangs

Cari Berry earned an automatic bid to the state tournament after winning district titles at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles with Katherine Pyne.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 19, 2018
Days before Christ’s birth

With humility and obedience and far below the radar screen of celebrity status, they carried out God’s will.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Incognito" is a web of three interlocking narratives using four actors. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 21, 2018
'Incognito' investigates the mystery of the mind at Urbanite Theatre

Playwright Nick Payne wrote this mind-bending play, 'Incognito,' in the form of three case studies.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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