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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 9, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Devin Rutkowski led a campaign against the city's backflow preventer policy, but officials were unswayed by his objections.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2015
Backlash doesn't change city's backflow preventer policy

Despite pushback from businesses who think the city’s regulations are too strict, the City Commission stood behind a system it believes is protecting Sarasota’s water supply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosedale Golf and Country Club resident Linda Lestock is growing plants to sell at the Master Gardener Volunteer Program's annual plant sale.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area gardener loves life with weeds

Rosedale woman still loves gardening ... even after a lifetime of weeding.

  • East County
  • News
What Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President Brian Volner learned at his first Alliance meeting —and subsequent ones — are the things today that continue to drive Volner’s passion for the Alliance and its vision.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Brian Volner

As a the retail sales manager at Community Bank and the new president of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Volner's work and spare time both are dedicated to helping small businesses improve and succeed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 4, 2018
Longboat to hold budget hearing

Commission returns from summer break and will hold budget hearing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 15, 2018
Bird Key sneaks into speakeasy night

On April 14, members had to give a password before being granted permission into the party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 12, 2014
Plans for property south of Walmart take shape

Forest Properties, a Boston-based developer, wants to package 150 acres of its land into a mixed-use project for the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
Lakewood shifts to reclaimed water

Braden River Utilities has begun using reclaimed water from the city of Sarasota for irrigation in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County hiring expo will take place this Thursday at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 3, 2017
Manatee County Hiring Expo showcases career opportunities

Plenty of public sector jobs will be available.

  • East County
  • News
A still image from the video Wayne Natt allegedly took of unsuspecting AirBnB tenants in his Longboat Key Condo, courtesy of Longboat Police Department.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat moves to confiscate home in suspected voyeurism case

The town's police department seeks seizure of the home of a man accused of filming AirBnB tenants without their permission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Lee, 50, suffered a broken rib, a separated shoulder, a partially collapsed lung and multiple contusions on his face.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 31, 2011
My View: Beating recalls own enraged confrontation

Reports asked John Lee, as he lay bloodied, questions about the attack. My first question was different: Have you spoken to your son?

  • East County
  • Opinion
"Collateral Damage" is H. Terrell Griffin's sixth novel.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
Local author's novel hits national shelves

H. Terrell Griffin's 'Collateral Damage' was released nationwide this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Don Purvis’ resignation came as a surprise to Braden River Athletic Director Bob Bowling, his fellow coaches and players. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2012
Pirates' football coach resigns

Don Purvis resigned from both his coaching and teaching positions April 5. Offensive line coach Greg Williford was named the interim head coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2011
Pelican Press going back to its roots

This edition of the Pelican Press marks the completed transition of the Pelican Press' ownership from Milwaukee-based Journal Community Publishing Group to our company, The Observer Group Inc., locally owned and publisher of the Sarasota Observer, Longboat Observer, East County Observer and Gulf Coast Business Review and the Palm Coast Observer on the east coast of Florida.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Academic Center and entrance to New College of Florida. The college was ranked as a top value.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 6, 2013
Princeton Review ranks New College as a top value

The appearance continues a five-year run of recognition for New College.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The drive, for which formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and other accessories are being accepted, will run March 5-9.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2012
Cinderella Project under way

The Manatee Education Foundation is seeking donations of formal wear for high school students who need assistance attending prom.

  • East County
  • News
The Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Main Street and U.S. 301.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 4, 2014
City announces closures for holiday parade

Before Saturday evening's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade, several streets will close throughout the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flori Roberts
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 6, 2015
People with Purpose: Flori Roberts

With a background in cosmetics, Flori Roberts, entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist, talks about changing her direction of energy from business to giving back to a community she loves.

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