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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
Beach project permit arrives

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot-spot beach project this summer to help combat three high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
From left, Mona Jain, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee mascot Rocky the Bull, and School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders pose for a photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 8, 2019
Opening of Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions

Community honors Mona Jain during ribbon cutting for the new middle school in Lakewood Ranch named after her.

  • East County
  • News
Danielle Ammaccapane holed-out for birdie on the 18th fairway to lead Team USA to a 26-22 victory over the World team at last year's Handa Cup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Golfing legends return to Palm Aire for the Handa Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2019
Spookily spectacular

Lakewood Ranch's BooFest spookily spectacular for thousands

  • East County
  • News
624 Palm was built in 2018 at 624 S. Palm Ave.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 2, 2021
Palm Avenue condo sells for $5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 16-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Myakka City Fire Control Chief Danny Cacchiotti took residents through budgetary needs and other questions related to the merger during a town hall meeting at Bethany Baptist Church July 16.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2020
Consolidation could extinguish Myakka department

Referendum will decide if financially strapped Myakka City Fire Control will merge with East Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2017
Vietnam War documentary omits truths

Beautifully wrapped great lie

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 24, 2019
A walk in the park: Quick Point Nature Preserve

If nature you seek, and can do without playgrounds, pavilions and bathrooms, Quick Point Nature Preserve on Longboat Key is your place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Lantz served as a barber on Siesta Key for 48 years. He spent the last 12 years of his career at The Village Barber, in Siesta Center. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Siesta Key remembers barber

Larry Lantz, who was known for his wit and warmth during 48 years of work as a barber on Siesta Key, died Feb. 13. He was 75.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Anti-helistop signs have been posted at the curb of the Greenbrook East and Panther Ridge neighborhoods.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
Helistop application to land at Manatee County Planning Commission

Some Panther Ridge residents have voiced concern about a potential Concession helistop.

  • East County
  • News
Philip and Susan Morris sold their home at 16006 Foremast Place in the Lake Club to Tryn and Cindy Stimart, of Lakewood Ranch, for $3.6 million. Photo courtesy of Realtor Barbara Najmy.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch/east Bradenton area sales at $3.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21 in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/15/13

Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 11, 2012
Bridge Bites: The safe hand

3NT is the normal contract, and nine top tricks are available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 2, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Graziano, Ashton & DeMille'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Frederick Ashton's "Monotones I & II," Ricardo Graziano's "Before Night Falls" and Agnes DeMille's "Rodeo."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 31, 2012
Port Dolphin sand to arrive next summer

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot spot beach project in summer 2013 to help high-erosion areas Key-wide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eliza Ladd
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 10, 2016
Bodies in motion

In "Selfie of the Ancients," Eliza Ladd melds art forms to explore enduring themes of human nature.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Captain's seat

United and Continental airlines are seeking retired employees to attend then monthly retiree luncheons, held at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month throughout Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the world's newest and most technologically advanced commercial aircraft.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ready for take off

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner last night arrived from Lima, Peru and stayed overnight at the Sarasota Bradenton Inernational Airport. It departed today for Seattle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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