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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Letters to the Editor

The Manatee Board of Education has an opportunity to select a true educational leader to head its schools, which needs attention with a positive and effective person in charge.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The diverging diamond interchange won'  t open until noon on Sunday due to overnight rains.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2017
Diverging diamond opening delayed

Overnight rain delays opening until approximately noon

  • East County
  • News
Down two offensive starters, Braden River High beats district opponent Palmetto High 31-24.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 6, 2017
East County football roundup: 10.06.17

Down two offensive starters, Braden River High beats district opponent Palmetto High 31-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
A condominium in Sunset Beach recently sold for $727,000. Built in 1984, it has one bedroom, two baths and 1,463 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $735,000 in 2007.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 24, 2018
Sunset Beach condominium sells for$727,000

Residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now over for the 2013 "It's Read Everywhere" contest. Check the Nov. 14 issue of the East County Observer to see who took home the first-place prize, and for instructions on how to submit entries for next year!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 26, 2010
'Professional' punk rockers pour one out for benefit

Sarasota Young Professionals members Elise Lipoff and Frank Maggio can check black lipstick, mullets and tongue studs off their bucket list, after flaunting rock star-glam looks at the Celebrity Guest Bartender Showdown Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Shamrock Pub.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 24, 2015
Bee Ridge Marathon may get Korean barbecue from street vendor

A food trailer could bring Bulgogi, Kimchi and potato noodles to the Marathon gas station at 2791 Bee Ridge Rd.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Letters to the Editor

New technology might prove better option than cell tower; What is the urgency to approve the cell tower plan?; Dogs on Longboat Key beach should be voted on

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The application would add meeting space to the Jordan House, which was built around 1915.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2013
Mar Vista application to go back to planning board

Many Village residents who live within 500 feet of the site weren't properly notified about the application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ricky Garvie tested one of his hot air balloons at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch earlier this month.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch lands hot air balloon festival

Four-day event will include carnival attractions and a classic car show.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
Our View

Changing of the guard

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Patricia Averbach (Courtesy image)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 21, 2014
Sarasota writer Patricia Averbach debuts her debut novel

Averbach will give a talk and reading of "Painting Bridges" at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Bookstore1Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Graci McGillicuddy celebrates the groundbreaking of the All Star Children's Foundation's upcoming campus.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 15, 2017
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy break ground and Temple Emanu-El gives back

Take a look at what happened in Your Town this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 7, 2014
10 songs to beat the cold

10 songs to beat the cold

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • March 23, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Whitaker Bayou

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Whitaker Bayou

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
Sheriff awaits dispatch answer

The Town Commission will discuss Sarasota County's offer to handle 911 services in November. Changes loom regardless of its response.er.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Tracy Freeman, Steve Phelps and Nikki Logan-Curran
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 6, 2018
Sustainable Seafood Dinner serves up 'trash fish'

The 5th annual dinner was hosted Aug. 5 at The Francis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 8, 2010
Film Review: 'The American'

In George Clooney's new film, "The American," audiences will witness yet another side of the multi-faceted actor in a skillfully understated performance worthy of attention.

  • Arts + Culture
The co-developer of the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota and the upscale, golf-centered Concession community in Manatee County is proposing a $200 million collection of upscale condominiums, retail and entertainment space and offices on a 31-acre tract near Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2015
Ritz developer proposes $200 million complex near Sarasota Square

Naples-based Apogee Realty Advisors LLC plan to construct 203 residences, along with 178,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, and 60,000 square feet of offices on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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