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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Commission, residents talk peacock problem

The Longboat Key Town Commission and Village residents will work together to manage the peacock problem on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 8, 2017
Cops Corner: Police decline man's request not to arrest him on his birthday

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
As of Nov. 4, the Water Club had just three units listed on the MLS, ranging from $1,849,000 to $2.5 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Key real estate pickings grow slim

The inventory of real estate grows smaller on the island, keeping with a nationwide trend as the economy improves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commission Chair Paul Caragiulo votes on board priorities for fiscal year 2019 at the County Commission retreat Dec. 8.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 12, 2017
County tentatively prioritizes affordable housing, municipality relationships for 2019

The County Commission identified ten tentative priorities for fiscal year 2019, as well as approved the 2018 Federal Legislative Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2019
Cops Corner: Week of April 24

Enjoy this week's cops corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bret Hauff and Eric Garwood | Staff Writer and Managing Editor |
  • April 19, 2018
Woman's death in Longboat Key sauna ruled a suicide

Longboat police say medical examiner's report is supported by police investigation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Delaney received five awards during a center-court ceremony before his final regular season game April 13 in Orlando.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 22, 2011
Storied Career

After 25 years, Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney has refereed his final game in the National Basketball Association. But with a second book releasing this fall and full schedule of speaking engagements, Delaney has big plans for his future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 15, 2009
Film review: 'The Stoning of Soraya M.'

As of late, the world has witnessed the repression that exists in Iran. But nothing will assault your sense of propriety with such utter disdain as does the new film, "The Stoning of Soraya M."

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 476 Partridge Circle was built in 2002. It has five bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,267 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2020
Bird Key home sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions on Longboat Key for Nov. 2-6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2009
Couple robbed at gunpoint at motel

The suspect was last seen driving a red Lexus at the intersection of State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
The St. Armands Circle parking meters, installed late last year, will go live next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2019
St. Armands paid parking to begin Tuesday

The new district-wide paid parking program will coincide with the opening of a parking garage on North Adams Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.17.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sanborn Studios released a statement about its interactions with the county, saying the county said the company had met its contractual obligations.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 5, 2014
Sanborn responds to county's legal action

The county filed a lawsuit against Sanborn Studios July 28. The company says the county is not being truthful.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Dancing group to host fundraiser

Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Our View: A grand parking solution

Most rational people agree that parking is not free. Whether it is downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle or Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Andrea Knies labels bags for shells and findings while Karen Jensen sifts through the findings.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 28, 2016
Digging up history

Members of the public help archaeologists learn about life during the Manasota midden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
County: Remember to reset irrigation timers this weekend

When setting clocks back one hour this weekend, Manatee County Water Conservation Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District remind utility customers to properly set irrigation system timers to avoid a water restriction citation.

  • East County
  • News
The Riverhouse Reef and Grill is located at 995 Riverside Drive, in Palmetto, and features fresh local fish, certified Angus beef steaks and original martinis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Peter Van Der Noord and chef Ezequiel Gramajo at the Riverhouse Reef and Grill for some Gulf seafood pasta. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen and Malcolm Ronney sold their 18-bedroom hotel and fine-dining bar/restaurant in Scotland to move to the United States and open MacAllister’s Grill and Tavern. After selling their business in January, the couple this month will open The Granary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2015
Restaurateurs hatch new eatery

Karen and Malcolm Ronney open The Granary this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2018
Sarasota runners have sweet treat at Donut Run

About 300 runners participated The Half Dozen Donut Run to raise awareness about apraxia.

  • East County
  • News
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