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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 2, 2020
Temple Sinai installs new rabbi

Rabbi Samantha Kahn was formally installed as Temple Sinai's new rabbi on Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Breit, Michael Ramah and Dan Snyder and Breit and Snyder's wedding ceremony. Photo by Jenny Acheson
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 29, 2018
Surprise wedding bells

Dan Snyder and Tom Breit tied the knot in a pop-up wedding ceremony Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat Harbour changes watch

For the first time since 2015, the condominium complex has new leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 4, 2019
Officials continue investigating traffic fatality

A bicyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a crash at the intersection of Waldemere Street and South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town tweeted a photo of the dog.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 19, 2019
Runaway Ruben

Lost dog found his way home

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Gary, guest speaker Rob Lorei and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 13, 2018
Rob Lorei visits with Longboat Key democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club hosted its monthly luncheon Nov. 13 at Portofino.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cindy Hayworth, Melissa Herron and Terri Driver
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 2, 2019
Turtle Watch celebrates tortuga season

On May 2, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosted its annual fundraising event, Fiesta de las Tortugas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2019
Gas line break causes traffic jam on U.S. 41

Southbound lanes remain closed just south of Proctor Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The existing University Parkway/Interstate 75 interchange is being reconfigured. The project will take about two years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2015
FDOT plans public meeting

The public will be able to view plans or the diverging diamond interchange and ask questions of the construction team.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 18, 2017
Bird Key changes watch

The yacht club installed its new officers on Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The first turtle nest on Longboat Key was found April 28.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 28, 2015
First turtle nests of 2015 come early

The first turtle nests from Longboat Key to Venice were found April 25, 27 and 28.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 25, 2014
WATCH: Keeping it old school with Mouthole BBQ

WATCH: Keeping it old school with Mouthole BBQ

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  • Eat + Drink
The Ranch's mascot, a sandhill crane, will receive his or her name at Music on Main, Dec. 5, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2014
Ranch mascot name to be revealed tonight

Lakewood Ranch's sandhill crane mascot will be named Dec. 5 at Music on Main on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
Gallen to run for re-election in Manatee

Michael Gallen, a Democrat, has filed documents with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections to run for re-election.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2014
Lakewood Ranch adds builder

Murray Homes has become an official builder in The Lake Club.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2014
County to reopen Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County closed Upper Manatee River Road, at Rye Road, Sunday because of flooding.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
Children 'Read Across America'

Preschoolers at the Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center will provide books for local children in need in honor of Read Across America Day this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Community Haven Chairman Ted Bogusz, President and CEO Marla Doss and Tom Rees help cut the ribbon.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: Community Haven celebrates new school

ommunity Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities Inc. celebrated the reopening of the remodeled Selby Day School with a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • News
American Education Week runs today through Nov. 22.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2013
American Education Week kicks off

Public education is celebrated in Manatee County schools this week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, with a range of activities for students and parents.

  • East County
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City of Sarasota declares state of emergency
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2024
City of Sarasota declares state of emergency

The declaration provides the city with more flexibility regarding expenditures and resource allocations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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