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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
Crafty Genes: Florida Fall Wreath

This week, DIY Editors Mallory & Leslie Gnaegy make a Florida Fall Wreath. Check out their step-by-step guide!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 11, 2009
Neighbors: Rita Barry

Longboat Key resident Rita Barry recently finished writing a travel cookbook featuring her culinary journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 5, 2013
District office leads new Manatee Schools' plan

The Manatee County School District has announced 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of new positions as part of a $21.9 million savings plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
County explores ban on dog tethering

With other nearby counties adopting prohibitions on permanently chaining dogs outside, Sarasota County looks into a similar ban.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Barefoot Weddings

Small Business of the Year Winner: 10 or fewer employees

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2009
Tank transport company relocates to Manatee

Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport is relocating its headquarters from Newport Beach, California to Port Manatee Commerce Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
April Fools' stories elicit funny reader responses

The Longboat Observer's April Fools' edition seems to have received more feedback this year than most.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal talks with the news media after appearing to pick up Legoman Jan. 26 in Venice. Photo courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Observed: Legoman 'sprung' from custody, but public's questions remain

If the Legoman appearance on Siesta Key last fall was a publicity stunt for the Chalk Festival, why not say so?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Legacy of Mary Fran Carroll

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 25, 2009
Community leaders get locked up for a good cause

The Muscular Dystrophy Association 'arrested' local community leaders Thursday at its South Sarasota Lockup. The organization hopes to raise $60,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 25, 2009
Parade struggles with funding

The city told Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix organizers that it will not pay the $6,500 needed for police protection for the event. Organizers say they will not beg for the money. at the last minute.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miracle League of Manasota baseball player Seth Morano enjoyed spending time with the Baltimore Orioles players, including Jim Johnson, far right. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 31, 2013
Orioles tee off for charity

The Baltimore Orioles will host their third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee district schedules H1N1 vaccinations

Three East County elementary schools are among the first seven in Manatee County that will receive the H1N1 flu immunizations.

  • East County
  • Schools
Honor Animal Rescue President Rob Oglesby said each of the cottages costs $15,000.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 2, 2011
Rescue reveals first cottages

Honor Animal Rescue's Ranch features buildings similar to the structures used following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

  • East County
  • News
A solid wall stands next to a wrought-iron fence. Many residents have chosen the type of front-yard fence shown on the left that people can see through.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 29, 2012
Zoning law could scale down wall heights

The city recently hired a consultant to draft a zoning law to regulate front-yard walls and fences that are built in residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 5, 2013
Plenty of sizzle in an evening with Ashton, Tudor and Walsh

Plenty of sizzle in an evening with Ashton, Tudor and Walsh

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 2, 2011
COMMENT: Spring ball conjures childhood memories

Spring has sprung in the East County, and I couldn't be happier.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mayor George Spoll expressed concern with taxpayers getting a shock when their tax bills double in another year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 13, 2010
Commission passes 1.8872 millage rate

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget that includes that includes a town manager-recommended tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2012
Colony board wants to meet its match

Three developers who have submitted past proposals for the Colony have expressed interest in trying again.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 26, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Paper Tree

The Paper Tree is a one-stop shop for all things custom and entertaining.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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