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H. Terrell Griffin autographed a novel for Commissioner Terry Gans last year. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 21, 2013
New Griffin novel 'Found' now available

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin released his eighth Matt Royal novel, 'Found' last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood just short in upset attempt

The Mustangs nearly defeated the No. 2 team in the nation, falling to Seffner Armwood 35-31 in the final three minutes of a Class 6A-Region 2 quarterfinal Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Manatee County government now offers a way for business owners to connect with their community during emergencies.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 11, 2014
Online tool created to help businesses recover from natural disasters

The Manatee County government created a directory for businesses, in order to help owners get 'back on their feet' after emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 28, 2016
Back to Basics

With Café Barbosso, Chef Joe DiMaggio Jr. serves up minimalistic, home-style Italian meals.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Islandstyle Networking Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m on Sept. 18 at the Tommy Bahma Restauraunt on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Longboat Chamber of Commerce to host September networking events

Islandstyle Networking Event and Business After Hours helps to bring together professionals from various fields.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All registered voters in Lakewood Ranch will receive a ballot in their mail.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2011
Ranch CPA firm to conduct straw poll

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. will conduct the poll that will determine whether the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch will proceed to the Florida Legislature.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwoman Alisa and Roger Pettingell
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 10, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untied last night with Black Tie Untied featuring Child Protection Center's 'Blue Ties & Butterflies.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Builders begin construction of model in GreyHawk Landing; First Watch grows in the Hoosier state; Lee Wetherington Foundation hits $1 million in grants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 23, 2017
Zota victims' families remember loved ones

Kevin Carter and Timothy Hurley are remembered for their devotion to their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2015
Nobel laureate sheds light on research

At the home of Thomas and Maureen Steiner Martin Chalfie discusses the research that won him a Nobel Prize in chemistry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2012
Chamber to unveil its new website

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's website will soon be getting a facelift, says Executive Director Kevin Cooper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Carolyn Carol Plunkett

Carolyn Carol Plunkett, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Moline, Ill., died April l17. She was 73.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 5, 2013
Culinary excellence + innovative cuisine + waterfront setting = extraordinary dining experience

Culinary excellence + innovative cuisine + waterfront setting = extraordinary dining experience

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
100-year-old wins big at Ranch bingo

100-year-old wins big at Ranch bingo

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"What I really enjoy is being a part of what the performers have to go through — being a performer, myself, I understand the discipline required," Ruthie Engford Clark says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 24, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The Beaded Lady

Ruthie Engford Clark is the opera's head dresser with a high-flying past.

  • Arts + Culture
The home is known as Casa dell'Artista. Courtesy of Deborah Beacham.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $4.5 million

The sale is the largest Bird Key sale since May 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
LECOM student Katie Rorer helps Delaney Dowdell, 11, get seeds ready to dry.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2011
Learning garden springs to life (VIDEO)

Students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are joining the efforts of Center Montessori School to educate children about food.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2009
Manatee planners to outline development goals

Manatee County Planning Department officials Tuesday will deliver a set of recommendations on the future of the development review process and the face of the community in unincorporated Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Benderson's additional 700,000 square feet of retail and office space will be located north of Nathan Benderson Park, primarily along property immediately west of Interstate 75, but east of The Mall at University Town Center, pictured here.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
Benderson expansion gets yellow light

The Sarasota County Commission slows construction plans for the University Town Center to accommodate pending traffic improvements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 21, 2010
Bayflite transports two after Key accident

Two Sarasota County women were injured after they were struck by a vehicle on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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