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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 8, 2015
FDOT to begin Stickney Point bridge repairs Monday

The project will not cause lane closures until May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Investigation looks vindictive; Writer misrepresents tea party movement; Solyndra investment was a good one; Pure voucher system is best school reform

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County residents vote at Town Hall, and Manatee County residents vote at Longboat Island Chapel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2014
UPDATE: Election Day vote counts are weak

Polls are open until 7 p.m. at Town Hall for Sarasota County residents and Longboat Island Chapel for Manatee County residents.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

  • East County
  • News
A lane of Mound Street is blocked this evening as officers conduct an investigation. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota Police investigate dead body found downtown

The body was found in a canal near Mound Street and Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Business After Hours

The networking event was held on July 25 at the Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
Sand saving groins questioned

Two groins installed to hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key will be left alone for now. But commissioners made it known Monday they want frequent updates on their performance before more sand is placed there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2016
Obituaries: Longboat Key

Ellen Haft and Anne Moore died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Silvia Engel, wearing one of her customized necklaces, lets light shine through the windows of her home studio and listens to upbeat music when she crafts jewelry made with ashes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Reflective Creations: Silvia Engel

From a studio in her Lakewood Ranch Home, Silvia Engel makes glass art using ashes for people who want to memorialize lost loved ones.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2013
Obituary: Charles A. Dearani

Charles A. Dearani, 90, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
Flying High

Canadian silver medalist Jason Burnett will visit Kids Supergym in Lakewood Ranch this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Gracie and Hailey Marston are identical twins and freshmen runners at Braden River High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Braden River twins are pure gold on the track

The freshmen runners are in their first year of track and field

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Community Liaison Department of Manatee Physician Alliance |
  • June 4, 2019
Across the Region, We've Got You Covered for Primary and Specialized Care

Across the Region, We've Got You Covered for Primary and Specialized Care

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The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team is undefeated through the first four games of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
Observer softball team swings into action

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team is a perfect 4-0 so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 14, 2013
Area F1 in Schools team clinches second

Five Manatee County students who make up Allegiance Race Team, placed second in the F1 in Schools World Finals Nov. 13 in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Crew women’s lightweight 8+ practices at Nathan Benderson Park — the site of this year’s USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2015
Bound for Nationals

More than 50 local athletes will compete in the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships, held this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Siesta Chamber VIP picnickers enjoy a July Fourth feast. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
Observed: Once again, collaboration produces positive results

Sarasota County officials worked to ensure the Key's fireworks show could continue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 27, 2018
Barbara R. Hulyk 
(nee Ochs)

Barbara R. Hulyk (nee Ochs) passed away March 9, 2018, surrounded by her family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Brooke McDerment looks at her third grade daughter Celia's zootopia she made in class during a student-led conference. Celia McDerment dedicated the zootopia to her mother.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 23, 2019
Bashaw Elementary students take the lead in conferences

Bashaw Elementary School student-led conferences allow students to take ownership of their work

  • East County
  • News
Caroline Dailey, who is ranked 1158 by the WTA world rankings, chose South Carolina over the University of Notre Dame.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2012
Dailey signs with South Carolina

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter-of-intent this morning to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

  • East County
  • Sports
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