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Dave “Watchdog” Miner is a Bradenton attorney and member of the First Amendment Foundation Sunshine Brigade.
  • By Dave Miner |
  • March 21, 2012
My View: New policies needed for board transparency

Manatee County School Board Chairman Harry Kinnan called the School Board to meet in executive session concerning collective bargaining March 19.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Guest Food Editor Amanda Morris and her mother, Emily Buskirk, with their beautiful Thanksgiving desserts.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 17, 2010
Thankful for tradition

Guest chef, Amanda Morris, and her mother, Emily Buskirk, share some of their favorite memories and recipes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Our View

Auspicious beginning

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A rendering of the new Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
News Briefs

Construction on Ranch maintenance facility delayed; BounceU party venue set to close end of month; Mental health screening considered at CEO Roundtable

  • East County
  • News
Officer Shawn Nagell has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2003.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Police officer answers call of duty

Officer Shawn Nagell is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteers packed 40 boxes in less than an hour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Local VFW sends support overseas

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 will mail 40 boxes filled with foodstuff and other goodies to soldiers in Afghanistan this week.

  • East County
  • News
McKim and Creed provided this early rendering of a potential building at Lift Station 87, though design elements of the above-ground structure are still subject to change.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2014
Commission OKs above-ground lift station building

In an attempt to protect the forthcoming Lift Station 87 from severe storm surges, the Sarasota City Commission approved a new design for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Trees root of north-end power problem

Florida Power & Light has hired a contractor to trim trees and vegetation near power lines on the north end of the Key in an effort to stop frequent power outages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 17, 2011
Mother arrested for ex-husband accusations

Police say the woman falsely reported to the Division of Children and Families that her ex-husband was using drugs and leaving their 11-year-old son home alone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2013
CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Our View: 'Yes' on straw poll

After two years of discussion and debate, a huge step is being taken to turn Lakewood Ranch into its own city.

  • East County
  • Opinion
For Mote to move forward with its plans to grow, CEO Michael Crosby says the organization needs a firm endorsement from the city. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2014
Mote gathers support for bayfront aquarium

While the Sarasota EDC endorses the project fully, the Sarasota Chamber generally supports the idea, but wants more details.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore's longest job at his restaurant was the face patrons saw as they entered the door with menus in hand ready to take them to their tables.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
'End of an Era' for Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant

The Moore family prepares for its next course after selling the iconic 47-year-old Longboat Key restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New Siesta Key Chamber Board of Directors member Cynthia Riddell and board member Aledia Tush
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 31, 2013
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce recognizes committed businesses

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and Business of the Year Awards Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Libby's Cafe + Bar to recap the year and award businesses for excellence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Having used public transit most of her life in New York, Watercrest resident Kathleen Grant didn't own a car until moving to Florida in 2004.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 4, 2015
Former Ranch CDD supervisor to run for commission seat

Lakewood Ranch's Kathleen Grant will vie for the Manatee County Commission District 5 seat in November 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Chairwoman of the Sarasota-Bradenton pentathlon foundation Katherine Harris unveils one of the locations of the 2015 Modern Pentathlon.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 15, 2014
Selby Aquatic Center, Nathan Benderson Park to house 2015 Modern Pentathlon

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon, to be held Feb. 17 through Feb. 22, will feature events housed at Selby Aquatic Center's Potter Park and Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 17, 2012
Tidbites

Sliders seem to be slipping into Sarasota; Change is in the air; Fall food makes its way in

  • Arts + Culture
A Lakewood Ranch CERT member receives fire training. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2011
Ranch CERT elects new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team has elected new board members and officers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • March 18, 2015
Book Review: ‘The Girl on the Train’

‘The Girl on the Train’ brings fiction to life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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