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Chairwoman Betsy Benac asked the audience to wave hands instead of clapping to avoid a noisy room.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Commissioners choose to uphold quality of life standards for East County communities

Manatee County commissioners voted to keep speed limits on Whitfield Avenue and Tara Boulevard the same and take no action on proposed restrictions to golf cart usage.

  • East County
  • News
D.M. Williams and Betty Bombardier took a spin around the dance floor at last year's Fish Fry.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society's annual fundraiser takes place at 6 p.m. tonight at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zander and Zella Ribar, both 4, present the colors at last year’s Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2018
Calendar — summer 2018

lakewd ranch calendar

  • LWR Life
Dr. Erinn Muller, photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 18, 2015
Mote scientist receives prestigious grant

Dr. Erinn Muller received grant to research threatened coral.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Obituary: Robert McCarthy

Robert McCarthy, of Winter Park, formerly of Fox Chapel, Pa., died June 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat sauna death an 'isolated incident,' police say

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming says the investigation into the unexplained death hasn’t slowed since it began.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 26, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Chad Rex

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore quarterback Chad Rex threw a 50-yard touchdown pass and rushed for a pair of 2-yard touchdowns and a quarterback sneak to lead the Mustangs to a 22-21 victory over Gulfport Boca Ciega in their district-opener Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
The East Manatee Bulldogs Jr. Pee Wee cheerleading squad
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7. A Star of David was spray painted on an outside wall of Faith United Church of Christ some time around July 4. The pastor discovered it on Friday, July 5, while walking to work from the bus stop.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
SIDELINES

Cardinal Mooney girls fall in district title game; Mooney Cougars improve record to 19-1; Riverview Rams top Booker Tornadoes

  • East County
  • Sports
Iain Webb, Margaret Barbieri, Mary Anne Servian and supporters of the Sarasota Ballet accept two certificates of recognition from the Sarasota County Commission
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
Sarasota County Commission honors the Sarasota Ballet

Given two separate commendations, one for director Iain Webb and one for the whole organization, the Sarasota Ballet were honored for their artistic excellence.

  • Arts + Culture
Violet Link, 1, Sarah Link, 35, and Maxwell Link, 5, snuggle together during a Tot Shabbat event in Myakka City.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 10, 2016
A return to faith for East Manatee County woman

Temple Emanu-El provides a second home for mom.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2012
Pirates win back-to-back district titles

The Braden River High boys basketball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 68-56 victory over Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 championship Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 5, 2016
Theater review: 'The Liar'

The lie, the whole lie and nothing but the lie

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 26, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 27

A look at our favorite e

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Sandy Gilbert |
  • December 9, 2009
Gilbert gives his farewell recommendations for LBK

Longboat Key activist Sandy Gilbert is heading out east. He leaves us with suggestions for Longboat's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Karli Wilbanks told detectives her boyfriend Michael Goodman was “trying to kill her,” before shooting him with a Colt .45 Aug. 4.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 29, 2014
Deputies make arrest in murder investigation

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 25-year-old Karli Wilbanks with second-degree murder in connection the shooting death of her boyfriend Michael Goodman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2014
Realtor groups consider merger

The Realtor associations for Manatee and Sarasota counties will vote Sept. 16 on merging their organizations.

  • East County
  • News
Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: The best of Cops Corner

Sarasota authorities had some interesting cases to deal with, read the best of them!

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Phil Mancini and Michelle Butler at "Rock of Ages" in September.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Highlights from the 2012-2013 season; 'Tis the new season ...; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
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