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  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • December 1, 2012
The Streetcar -- Getting Real

The Streetcar -- Getting Real

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2015
Cross-county bus ride? Maybe one day

An international mobility company has twice submitted a proposal to join Sarasota and Manatee transit systems and shave $2.5 million in overall operating costs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Beach project fight cost taxpayers $150,000

Town commissioners question the costs the town incurred for legal challenges regarding the north end groin project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

County delays decision on tax relief for seniors; Lakewood Ranch vehicle burglaries are not a trend; Rosedale begins construction on its 'pristine' new models

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 2, 2014
Community Legacy

Mary Fran Carroll, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's original president and CEO, died March 24.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Our View

Election 2014: Our recommendations

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2010
School district preps for School Choice enrollment

The district's School Choice open enrollment period will run Jan. 19 through Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2009
Thunder strikes down Admiral Farragut

The Out-of-Door Academy overcame a 10-point deficit in the first half to defeat Admiral Farragut 41-17 in the Class 1B-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 20, 2016
A show of backbone

It was a creative idea to help reduce underground utility assessments for those who will pay the most. But what you give to one meant increasing costs for others.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
An East County 7-Eleven was robbed - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 22, 2013
April 22: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Body of missing boy is found; East County 7-Eleven robbed; Maio fils first finance report for 2014 election; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Save Our Seabirds

Rookie Business -- Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2014
Army Corps releases Big Pass study

Conclusions in the draft version of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' study on the potential dredging of Big Pass support the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team celebrates after scoring the final run of its 10-0 victory over New Port Richey River Ridge  to earn its first trip to the state semifinals. Photos by Brian Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Lady Mustangs slide into states

The Lakewood Ranch softball team will make its first appearance in the state semifinals after defeating New Port Richey River Ridge 10-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 24, 2014
CDD boards approve new transponders

New transponders are $50, but they aren't required to be used until old units break.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 16, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
News Briefs

Deputies remove aggressive dogs; Siesta beach wins more accolades; Impact fee data delayed for months

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 28, 2015
Tracing the history of the city-county rift

Today, the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County frequently find themselves unable to work together on major issues. How did they get to this point? Can they get past it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dorfman
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
Commission Changes

Nine candidates will jockey for three City Commission district seats in the city's March election. At least two districts will be represented by a new commissioner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee School District will wait for an opinion from the attorney general's office to clarify the legality of having private, armed guards on campuses.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 17, 2014
Guards in elementary schools won't carry guns

The Manatee County School District seeks a legal opinion before it will arm elementary security guards.

  • East County
  • News
Beverly and Bob Bartner celebrating 50 years. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

They asked me how I knew ...; Same place every year; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
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