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Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses a new pension plan with the Longboat Key Police Department Union last week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2013
Longboat Key intends to freeze police pension

Town staff met with the Longboat Key Police Department Union to propose a three-year contract that caps town responsibilities and shifts officers into a state-offered pension plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Locals hit the courts at Sarasota Open

Some familiar names were on the roster for the opening weekend of the second men's USTA/UTP Sarasota Open tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 20, 2017
The Survivor

A classic beach house with a classic beach view.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jim Reese and his wife, Judy, are both Elvis fanatics.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 2, 2014
Rock 'n' Role

Former teacher Jim Reese went from 'Schoolhouse Rock!' to 'Jailhouse Rock' to start a career as an Elvis impersonator.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barb Baldy and Nan Kahle are visiting from Ohio.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 19th Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival

Siesta Key held it's 19th Annual Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10 on Ocean Boulevard to show of unique talent and draw visitors. More than 100 exhibitors sold their work to hundreds of people. Dick Cooley, an exhibitor from Wisconsin that makes figurines out of scrap metal and spark plugs said, 'the weather has been my favorite part of the show, hopefully I will come back next year.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 11, 2011
Business Observer

Whitney Deem joins Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ken Sommers, a teacher, athlete and football and basketball coach at ODA, also serves as board chairman for an organization that runs soccer programs in Haiti.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
ODA teacher unveils sports grant program

Ken Sommers and his 1-year-old foundation, Games 4 Good, seek to fund nonprofits that aim to use sports for positive change.

  • East County
  • News
Tara Elementary School Principal Steve Royce and Willis Elementary Principal Bill Stenger discuss topics such as their teacher evaluation methods and how they use data from assessments. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2015
Principals learn new lessons from peers through 'cohorts' program

About half of Manatee County's elementary principals will meet one-on-one once a month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 10, 2013
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch lifters advance

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High girls weightlifting teams each had several lifters advance out of the Sub-District 8 Qualifier Jan. 9 at Palmetto High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 10, 2010
Mote scientist receives Albion College alumni award

Nick Whitney, a post-doctoral scientist at Mote, specializes in shark behavioral ecology.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
JoAnn Mixon and Sandi Henley celebrate last year after learning that the raffle ticket they purchased with two Town Hall coworkers had the winning number.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party bets on local children

Odds are in your favor if you want to help local children by purchasing a Kiwanis Foundation raffle ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
Oil-spill plan disputed

The Town Commission was displeased with a $16,000 oil-spill cleanup plan created by the town's beach engineer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Voting for Florida's 'best beach town' ends Jan. 16. The winner will be featured in a USA Today travel story.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 8, 2013
Siesta Key selected as one of Florida's 'best beach towns' in USA Today

Stephen P. Leatherman, aka 'Dr. Beach,' is putting Siesta Key in national headlines again with his nominations for Florida's best beach towns.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Ryan McMahon looks to pass during the fourth quarter against Calvary Christian.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 16, 2015
Cardinal Mooney survives, moves on to regional final

Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining to help propel the Cougars to a 64-61 victory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Offensive linemen Tucker Kittle and Brooks Larkin try to use their size and strength to their advantage every time they step out onto the field."It's just a different style of play," Kittle said. "We're more just lean on and crush you."
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 19, 2011
Larkin and Kittle provide the core for ODA offensive linemen

Weighing in at a combined 588 pounds, senior Tucker Kittle and sophomore Brooks Larkin are undoubtedly the core of The Out-of-Door Academy's offensive line.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kaitlin Bohan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 18, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary (VIDEO)

Puppy raisers from Southeastern Guide Dogs visited fourth- and fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School Thursday. The East County Observer caught up with students after the presentation to see what they learned.

  • East County
  • Schools
Paul Barbosa finishes the swimming portion during the Siesta Key Triathlon.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 28, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.28.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau and Virginia Sanders
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 16, 2010
Garden Club prepares for holiday season

The Longboat Key Garden Club discussed plans for the holiday season at their Tuesday, Nov. 16 meeting, held at the Windward Bay Condominiums clubhouse. Juan Florensa, Public Works Director for the town of Longboat Key, was the guest speaker for the evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton’s Valerie Marin brings food and water to her car.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 18, 2017
Hungry to help

The Food Bank of Manatee aims to aid the community during a time of need.

  • East County
  • News
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