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"They went through a long and difficult process, but I think at the end of the day, (supervisors) got what they wanted," District Manager Jim Ward said. "They had a public participation process that brought people in, and they listened to the community."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
Heritage Harbour approves budget, installs reserves

The Heritage Harbour South's 2012 Fiscal Year budget, as adopted, includes provisions for emergency reserves and maintenance of more of the district's assets.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

April Fools sent us a lot of letters to the editor. Enjoy them all!

  • East County
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Associate Rector for St. Boniface Andi Taylor gives Gracie a smooch after a blessing.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 3, 2015
St. Boniface animal blessing draws diverse crowd

St. Boniface Episcopal Church welcomes animals of all shapes and sizes for annual pet blessings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Sebastiano Janet Rantis, Chris Bagoulados, Paree Gardner, Voula Karagan, Tina Maravegias and Chamaidi Belanger take a minute away from their cookie craze.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 5, 2014
Annual festival returns for 30th year

Authentic Greek food, entertainment and cultural celebration returns to East County.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Reyes-Sanchez faces charges of first-degree murder in Rhode Island.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 21, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: January

Carlos Manuel Reyes-Sanchez, 30, was arrested without incident this morning at the The Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Bullock assumed the role of town manager in November.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2012
Bullock gets high marks from commission

The new town manager received mostly fours and fives on his first quarterly evaluation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department wants to see your nature photos.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 19, 2015
Photographers wanted for showcase of Manatee County's 'natural beauty'

Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is sponsoring a new local photography contest for veteran or amateur photographers to showcase the area's natural beauty.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Helgi Olafson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2013
Fit foundation

Pine View School graduate Helgi Olafson raced in the rev3 Florida 70.3 Triathlon, Sunday, Nov. 10, in Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
urbanite
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2015
Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

  • Arts + Culture
Danielle Colon shows photos from Pilchuck.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2014
Spotlight: Glass group hosts biggest collectors in Sarasota

Richard Basch announces an exciting glass show coming this winter.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Sienna Steiner
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2015
A word to know: Observer

Students at Southside Elementary School don costumes inspired by vocabulary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
SR 70's time to adapt

Manatee County, FDOT install new signal lights for better traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 28, 2012
Manatee County unveils taxpayer-financed stadium

APRIL FOOLS -- Manatee officials are hopeful their latest public-private partnership will attract an NFL football team to the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 29, 2017
Movie review: 'Lucky'

Harry Dean Stanton leads in his best performance ever.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Quarterback Justin Curtis will help lead Lakewood Ranch into its spring game against Booker May 27.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 26, 2012
National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Dana Hutchins started playing softball at 6 years old.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dana Hutchins

Lakewood Ranch junior Dana Hutchins went 4-for-4 at the plate with a triple, a stolen base, four RBIs and two runs scored, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to a 9-2 victory over Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High March 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
William H. Bashaw Elementary School third graders Evan Michel, Tyson Kelsey and Margaret Westlake pet Dorothy the heifer.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2020
FFA members butter up students in East County

Bashaw Elementary students receive agriculture lessons from Braden River High's FFA

  • East County
  • News
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