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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 1, 2009
Police union demands more officers

Police Benevolent Association leaders say if City Manager Bob Bartolotta does not immediately hire more police officers, he should resign. The city manager says with the union's contract expiring in September, he wants to do negotiations at the bargaining table.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 13, 2011
Lakewood Ranch gallops past Booker

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team defeated Booker 54-28 Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2014
Sarasota Christian to play for state title

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the FHSAA Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT Secretary Jim Boxold presents staffing changes and other updates to the FTC board. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2015
FDOT stops in Lakewood Ranch

State leaders in transportation landed in Manatee County last week to look at the area’s infrastructure system, in which legislators agreed to invest more than $80 million last year.

  • East County
  • News
Jeanette Planes and Jim Stewart  have made a tradition out of coming to Ed’s Tavern.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • August 16, 2018
In search of a good connection

Letter from the editor

  • LWR Life
Longboat Key Police Department's 2017 Ford Explorer could be salvaged, police say.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat police cruiser damaged in hit-and-run could be salvaged, police say

Police charged the woman who they suspect hit their police cruiser with leaving the scene of an accident involving injury, a third-degree felony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily Ayers and Rebecca Richardson pose for pictures.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 25, 2014
A.C.M.E. The Big Boat Summer Camp

Bayside Community Church's All Children May Enter (ACME) program featured The Big Boat Summer camp for children in grades kindergarten through fifth, from June 24 to June 27 at the church's east location, 15800 E. State Road 64, Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
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"Leviathan" is now playing
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 1, 2015
Film Review: 'Leviathan'

"Leviathan" is now playing in theaters in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Incorporation feasible for Lakewood Ranch

After reviewing a feasibility study, the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum has determined it is feasible for Lakewood Ranch to become a city.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 26, 2014
School to offer online pharmacy program

The application deadline for LECOM's distance-education pharmacy program is March 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • August 25, 2010
Purvis pumped for Pirate prowess

With its third head coach in as many years, Braden River not only is familiar with change and adversity, but it also thrives on it.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 25, 2010
Pines art class cultivates ageless creativity

Artist Barbara Dondero helps seniors express their thoughts and feelings through her popular art class.

  • Arts + Culture
Visit Sarasota is encouraging residents to make digital postcards to share with family and friends, inviting them to the area.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 6, 2017
Visit Sarasota asks residents to invite friends and family to area

You ‘ota know about this new campaign from Visit Sarasota, based around a pun and digital postcards.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Town should trim pine tree requirements

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
In Brief

In Brief

  • Sarasota
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Before
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
Crafty Genes: Thank you cards

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they create personalized thank you cards.

  • Arts + Culture
Al Bavry, president and CEO of Kimal Lumber, looks for ways to innovate to keep revenues growing.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2013
Innovation spurs on Kimal Lumber

Lumberyard entrepreneur Al Bavry has a gutsy plan for growth: He wants to bring drive-thru convenience to his industry. In the process he will wage battle with bigger competitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 20, 2016
Three Things

Family values: A place to stretch a child’s imagination and build family memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Braden River defeated Palmetto 35-0 to capture its second straight Class 7A-District 11 title Oct. 23.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2015
Back-to-Back Champs

The Braden River High football team beat Palmetto 35-0 to win the Class 7A-District 11 title Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
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