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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2009
Parking future in question

With parking meters out of the equation, the city's money-losing parking department faces possible elimination.

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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 12, 2017
Temple Emanu-El toasts fellowship

The temple hosted its annual wine tasting July 11 at the Fresh Start Cafe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The East County Observer and Bogey's Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient's article will be featured on the restaurant's wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 7, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Keyon Fordham

Eleven-year-old running back Keyon Fordham scored four touchdowns, including a 60-yard kickoff return, and racked up 200 yards on the ground in the first half, leading the East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Pee Wee team to a 33-0 victory over the Fishhawk Wolfpack in its season opener Aug. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
One man was pronounced dead on scene.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 14, 2016
Myakka man killed by lightning

Two others were injured at Falkner Farms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 3, 2019
Brilliant acting and directing make 'Rocketman' the latest musical hit

The story of Elton John's rise to fame is lead by director Dexter Fletcher of "Bohemian Rhapsody."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 12, 2011
Selby Children's library to close during remodel project

The Children's Library at Selby Public Library will close temporarily from Aug. 19 through Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Cops' Corner 08.27.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 10, 2012
Scores: Mustangs tie Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team tied Palmetto 0-0 Jan. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Linda and Dr. Kumar Mahadevan
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 29, 2011
Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

  • Black Tie
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2016
Donald Trump to stump in Sarasota

The Republican nominee will hold a rally at Robarts Arena Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cindi and Nick Bollettieri with their sons, Giacomo, 5, and Giovanni, 8 at last year's Sarasota Open.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 17, 2014
Volunteers needed for the 2014 Sarasota Open

The 2014 Sarasota Open comes to the Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Saturday, April 12 through Monday, April 21. In previous years, this tournament has drawn crowds of 30,000 spectators and more, so they're in need of your help!

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 15 Card shark 2:35 p.m. - 3800 block of South Tamiami Trail. Petit Theft Shoplifting. A greeting-card store employee caught a middle-aged woman stuffing four or five cards into her purse and walking out the door. She was driving a Lexus SUV but didn't want to pay for $15 worth of cards. They were Hallmarks, so the thief cared enough to steal the very best.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Obituary: Helen 'Sissy' Glennon Malloy

Helen "Sissy" Glennon Malloy, 75, of Manasquan, N.J., and Longboat Key, died Dec. 30.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo Klaus Fritsch with Mary Manhoff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Show of support

Siesta Key Hardware owners Patricia and James Hillier are bringing the island community closer together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 14, 2013
Longboat Key residents itch for more mosquito control

Along with heavy rains come more mosquitoes than usual, but the insects are starting to subside on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 23, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Curtis Chamber Musicians

Students and alumni of The Curtis Institute of Music performed this past Sunday at the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Javier Sanchez is the race director for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini has called a 2 p.m. special meeting at City Hall Friday to discuss a forensic investigation of three city computers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2012
Commission meets Friday to discuss audit

The Sarasota City commissioners will review an investigation of three city computers at a special meeting on Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tickets for the 2018 Dick Vitale Gala, to be held May 11 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, are officially sold out, but that doesn't mean Vitale is done raising money for pediatric cancer research.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
2018 Dick Vitale Gala tickets sold out

People can still donate to the cause if interested.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Splish, splash

Three times a week, a group of women from the Tara Golf & Country Club participate in water aerobics.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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