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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
OBITUARY | Frank Gilfeather

Frank Gilfeather, 79, of Sarasota died May 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 18, 2012
Observed: Time to take back Lakewood Ranch

I'll be honest: My original idea for this column was to chastise the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about the information - or lack thereof - it released in the days following the murder of Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fly Back in Time

The Experimental Aircraft Association is touring their 1929 Ford Tri-Motor around the state from March 26-28. The 82 year old plane also known as the 'Tin Goose' was one of the two airplanes that founded Eastern Airlines and led the way for commercial airplanes today. Flights start today at 9 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. The duration is 15 minutes and the view is priceless. To take this once in a lifetime flight go to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (at the APP Jet Center) and get your ticket today! Tickets are $80. Visit www.flytheford.org

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Crafty Genes: Etched wine glasses

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they etch wine glasses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney’s Cal Davidson anchored the boys 4x800-meter relay, which finished third.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 Track Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy and Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 10, at ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Coates
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Mystery takes over Longboat Key

The mystery of a missing girl has enveloped Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Nolan Middle Students head to 'Odyssey of the Mind' competition

Select students at Nolan Middle School will compete as part of the 12 teams from Manatee County that will attend the University of South Florida 'Odyssey of the Mind' Competition April 12 in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Echo Lake Apartments is under construction but four of 12 buildings are complete. When finished in mid 2017, it will have 360 units.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2017
Echo Lake is open in Lakewood Ranch

Apartment complex adds 'lifestyle' to apartment concept

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 17, 2012
St. Armands BID seeks 10-year extension

The special taxing district will expire Sept. 30, 2013, without a successful referendum vote by landowners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The king and queen lead the 1 mile walk.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 17, 2015
Buddy walk brings hundreds to Hunsader Farms

Manasota B.U.D.S. held the annual walk Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Airfield improvements like better lighting and new wind cones earned SRQ a national award for safety.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 22, 2013
SRQ wins safety award

The FAA recognized Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with a national award for safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mary Stager |
  • October 15, 2013
Pirates notch Homecoming victory

The Braden River High football team defeated Bayshore 14-7 in its Homecoming game Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting will be held in the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2011
County hosts budget talks

A public hearing on Manatee County's budget will start at 6 p.m., tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
March 10: The great debate

The Observer will hold a debate for Longboat Key Town Commission candidates at 7 p.m. March 10, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2014
Spotlight: Belle Canto carries on tradition of spotlighting women

Elizabeth Goldstein says the theme of Women's History Month, which Belle Canto's next concert celebrates Sunday, is women of character, courage and commitment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 15, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'The German Doctor'

'The German Doctor' is a semi-fictionalized story about the elusive Dr. Josef Mengele.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 11, 2009
Firefighters pay tribute to lives lost Sept. 11

Sarasota firefighters climb 344 flights of stairs in remembrance of the firefighters who died Sept. 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team will compete in the Class 2A state finals Nov. 1-2. The team finished as the state runner up last season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 25, 2011
Lakewood Ranch boys win regional title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 2-under par to win the Class 2A-Region 5 Championship for the second year in a row.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
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