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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
Manatee schools declares impasse

The district and the MEA have continued in the collective bargaining process for the 2010-2011 school year from June 28, 2010, to Jan. 5, 2011. By declaring an impasse, the district is stating it does not desire to mediate and has requested the appointment of a special magistrate.

  • East County
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  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 13, 2011
Deal Us In: Card combinations can be crucial

There has been much written about how to handle certain card combinations. There are still many that you have to work out at the table.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 This home at 570 Chipping Lane in Country Club Shores has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,585 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,649,000. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 27, 2014
Country Club Shores home sells for $1,649,000

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Eric Bein, owner and chef of Station 400, made the deal official this afternoon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
New tenant signs on Serving Spoon space

Station 400 today signed a lease for the space formerly occupied by the Serving Spoon restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Southwick. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident seeks donations for Stillpoint Mission

Pop-up market offers outlet for artists

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Danny Frank, 32, prepares to water ski.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Local charities sponsor adaptive water skiing

On May 22, several local non-profits collaborated for an adaptive clinic for 20 people with disabilities to learn to water ski.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 12, 2014
Three Things: Cute and Cozy

One of the architectural curiosities of Sarasota is the hundreds of little "villas" that occupy the middle portion of Siesta Key. Here are a few that are currently on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Rothenbach Park, on Bee Ridge Road, was one of three parks used as a debris holding site. It's still closed as the debris is moved to the landfill.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 19, 2017
County completes Irma debris removal

Although storm debris from Hurricane Irma is out of residents' yards and streets, one park remains closed as the debris makes the last leg of its journey to the landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caribbean cicada killer wasps are between three-quarters and 1-inch long and are mostly rust-orange colored with a black tip on their abdomens.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 22, 2011
Wasps create buzz on Key

The Caribbean cicada killer wasps found at a Longboat Key couple's home are part of a rare species.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: John Arnold Cole

John Arnold Cole died June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Justin Muklewicz brushes sand off of his sculpture.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 2, 2015
Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest heats up

Creations ranging from sand castles to sharks decorated the shoreline for the 43rd annual Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest May 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Ehmke and Ashley Burnett checked out clay artwork.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School showed off their artistic talents May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Gallery Night, featuring work from the Lakewood Ranch High School Fine Arts Department.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2018
Sale of Longboat Key penthouse tops 2018 list

Aria condominium sells for $5.4 million

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2016
Anonymous givers save the day

A Longboat Key couple paid to have the programs for the Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party reprinted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 11, 2009
Town Hall hosts Halloween luncheon

Town employees Tony Sapuppo and Belton Wall dressed up for an informal Halloween potluck Oct. 30 held by town employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Philadelphia Union player Danny Cruz signs an autograph for Tyler Einsmann, 18.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 16, 2015
Major League Soccer visits Lakewood Ranch

Several MLS teams brought players and staff to Lakewood Ranch to meet with fans before kicking off preseason play at IMG Academy.

  • East County
  • News
The chamber group rehearses for the tour (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 17, 2014
Sarasota Young Voices heading to Paris

Sarasota Young Voices' fifteen members are heading to France June 22.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 4, 2017

Henry Glitzen, Maureen Hollingsworth, Lieselotto Orhon, Stanley Pelletz and Maryann Tata died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Women's Golf Association executive board members Kim Lester (ex officio), President Brenda Deona, Vice President Lisa Deutsch and Treasurer Sandy Murray. Not pictured is secretary Christine Bonner. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2016
Club news: University Park women explore history

Ranch mom's group supports its own

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker reviews budget documents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2015
Manatee County aims to balance its budget

In current projections, Manatee County's reserve fund will run out in a few years. What will it take to balance the budget?

  • East County
  • News
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