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  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Palmer Ranch settles impact-fee suit

Five years of legal wrangling over a school impact fee came to a close with the school district agreeing to return more than $370,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Baker, the director of operations, and Jennifer Bledsoe, the general manager, were busy handing out free salads and sandwiches on Saturday night at Newk's Eatery.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2016
Newk's ready to open on University Parkway

First 100 customers on Monday will receive gifts.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 13, 2012
Dec. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commission reviews dog beach report; Commissioners approve Siesta Key beach project; East County resident takes trip in dream car and Crafty Genes: Thank you cards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mara Falahee's 1,000-point career is a first for ODA.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 21, 2011
Thunder star scores 1,000th point

Senior Mara Falahee scored her 1,000th career point on a three-pointer during the Lady Thunder's 43-9 victory over St. Stephen's Dec. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Our view: Four commissioners want it

Watching the Key Club process is frustrating, often excruciating - for everyone. And some deal with it better than others (Ahem, Commissioner Peter O'Connor).

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Gocio Elementary will be home to a pilot program this year aimed at getting kids started in school earlier.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mill tax helps Sarasota County charter schools; My vote is yes on Sarasota schools referendum

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
Families kick off summer with picnic

More than 85 members and friends of Temple Emanu-El gathered Saturday, June 19, at Turtle Beach for the second family picnic and Havdalah.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 17, 2009
CDDs approve budget increases

The four Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Boards of Supervisors will be able to make changes to the 2009-2010 budget through their Aug. 20 board meeting.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key trolley route will be promoted in the form of a brochure sent out to resorts and businesses.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2011
Group creates trolley brochure

A working trolley group will print and distribute brochure advertising the under-performing Longboat Key trolley route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • March 14, 2012
Fuzión Dance Artists present The Red Tent

Fuzión Dance Artists present The Red Tent

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jackie Dixon submitted this sunset photo, taken from Buttonwood Harbor on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Jackie Dixon submitted this sunset photo, taken from Buttonwood Harbor on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Smith submitted this sunset photo, which shows San Marco Plaza.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
Weather: East County

James Smith submitted this sunset photo, which shows San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2015
OBITUARY | Robert Drohlich

Former Longboat Key Mayor Robert Drohlich died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 20, 2011
Key group to hold health-care discussion

The prescription for a healthy Longboat Key has yet to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2016
What leadership can do

Greater Sarasota-Manatee shares similarities with Colorado Springs. Both are growth markets with attractive amenities. But there’s one huge difference: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2014
CRA committee endorses extension

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Extension Committee has prepared a series of recommendations for the City and County Commissions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 29, 2013
Elderly woman robbed outside store

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who robbed an 86-year-old woman Sunday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
Euphemia Haye's Don Depaoli
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Recipe for Success: Don Depaoli

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know these faces a little better. This week, get to know the face behind the desserts at Euphemia Haye.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River Branch librarian Chris Culp's project, the Recycled Dreams Teen Fashion Show, was chosen for recognition by the Florida Library Association.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 4, 2016
Manatee County Library System crowned Library of the Year

The Florida Library Association announced the winner Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
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