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Joe Griffith currently is finishing his fire science engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joe Griffith

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith recently opened his new safety and health training and consulting business on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
The update shed little light on what the investigator's have learned so far.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 13, 2012
Audit firm begins investigation into Manatee Schools spending woes

Investigators from Navigant interviewed former superintendent Tim McGonegal and have begun to contact other key district figures to find the cause of a $3.4 million deficit, according to Internal Auditor Ed Daugherty.

  • East County
  • News
Ernie Ritz, chairman of the Downtown Improvement District, is behind a proposal to install in Selby Five Points Park speakers that pump out music to create an ambience in the downtown park.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
DID tunes in to park addition

Downtown leaders are pushing for amplified music to ring out in Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Food Bank of Manatee Director Cindy Sloan unloads one of the few  boxes of meals she has left in the warehouse.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 23, 2015
The Food Bank of Manatee needs donations

The Food Bank of Manatee needs donations

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
TV show gobbles up TurDucKen

We stopped by the Alpine Steakhouse to check out Authentic Entertainment's 'TurDucKen' filming for the Food Network show, 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate,' which is scheduled to air this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kate Siepert, Graham Stuart Allen, Jenny Strassburg, Lisa McMillan, Faith Sandberg and Daryl Embry. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 29, 2012
Theater Review: 'Perfect Wedding'

This weekend is your last chance to catch "Perfect Wedding" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Julia Hyman likes preparing simple foods for herself and her husband, Dick. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 14, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Julia Hyman

Julia Hyman, a world-renowned sculptor who lives in Venice with her also-famous husband, pianist Dick Hyman, likes almost any food. Any, that is, except the dreaded liverwurst.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Anna Maria Island representatives urge opposition to offshore drilling

Vice Mayor Bob Siekmann and Commissioner Gene Jaleski discussed the impact of offshore oil drilling at a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jose Silva
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Business Observer

Area businesses benefit from Premier; Turner Tree reports record-breaking sales; Jose Silva joins Blue Skye Lending

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch adds new neighborhood in Country Club East

Lakewood Ranch recently announced the addition of its newest neighborhood, Haddington, located in Country Club East.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2009
Doggie dining program receives extension

County commissioners voted Tuesday to renew for another five years the doggie dining program, which allows dogs in outdoor areas of a restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 11, 2010
Kids venture into the art of songwriting

Musician Dean Johanesen is teaching children in the Kids R Kids' summer camp how to create their own songs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Our View

Dredging Big Pass

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ben & Jerry’s Manager Peter Quaresima scoops The Tonight Dough, one of the shop’s most popular flavors.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 19, 2015
I Scream, You Scream

We all scream for St. Armands ice cream.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2009
Town upset with city vote

The town has committed spending up to $25,000 for a consultant to combat the city of Sarasota's U.S. 41 roundabout proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 24, 2009
CANDance Celebrity 2009

All the right moves

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 21, 2010
Size matters: Welcome signs need correction

Vice Mayor Jim Brown said the two welcome signs placed on Longboat Key last month were not built to design specifications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 14, 2014
From the ground up: 3D printing with Andrew Sink

From the ground up: 3D printing with Andrew Sink

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County expects to hire 50 additional teachers this school year, and will transfer 22  of those teachers to in-need schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
East County braces for growing enrollment

New numbers show the Manatee School District welcomed 1,200 more students compared with a year ago. District officials say they can handle the increase without affecting education.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High TSA students took home 35 trophies, including 18 first-place finishes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
East County schools lead state TSA competition

Braden River High School and Nolan Middle School TSA teams will advance to the national competition in June.

  • East County
  • News
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