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Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron standing on a groin on Longboat Key. The supermoon is faded in the background.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron standing on a groin on Longboat Key. The supermoon is faded in the background.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Sebastiano Willis Smith crews should have the $16 million project finished by December.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
Bayside church expansion remains on schedule

Kristin Becnel smiles as she points to hundreds of names handwritten in black Sharpie on the concrete beams of Bayside Community Church's expansion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Cops Corner

A man called police to report that his 17-year-old daughter went to a neighbor's house and received a tattoo.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN CLIC CLAC LACE BOOTIE
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“I thought they were stunning with the lace-and-button detail and the signature Louboutin bottom.”
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LAUREN MCCOMB

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LAUREN MCCOMB

  • Black Tie
While Central Library is closed for three months, a temporary computer lab, located at 305 15th St. W., is open to the public.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 1, 2015
Central Library closes for makeover

Central Library, located at 1301 Barcarrota Ave., Bradenton, will be closed for three months for renovations.

  • East County
  • News
Lynn Suppa submitted this photo of a hummingbird in her backyard in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2009
Bank forecloses on Colony

Colony president attributes foreclosure to its dispute with Colony condo association. 'There's not going to be a chain across the property,' says Katie Klauber Moulton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Central Park is home to 826 residences.  Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 13, 2015
Central Park residents take on community leadership

Residents of Central Park at Lakewood Ranch start another chapter in the community’s history, as they assume leadership of their homeowners association.

  • East County
  • News
Irene Merhy submitted this sunset photo taken on Coquina Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken on Palma Sola Boulevard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 26 through April 1, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Karen Stewart helped create 3,424 jobs in a five-year period.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 6, 2015
Manatee County Economic Development Manager receives national kudos

Karen Stewart earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
New face

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota welcomes John Irvin as its new religious educator director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 29, 2016
Film review: 'Hello, My Name is Doris"

A seriously cute comedy

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Corey Shaul submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Corey Shaul submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brendan Rempert submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Weather: East County

Brendan Rempert submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 25, 2014
Arbomar board, unit owner reach settlement

Pete DiNicola and the condo board reached a global settlement in an ongoing dispute.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linda Long, Senator Nancy Detert and Cynthia Crowe
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Women's Republican Club

The Sarasota Women's Republican Club met for their monthly lunch Thursday, Jan. 4 at Michael's on East to listen to Senator Nancy Detert speak. Seventy ladies attended the lunch where they heard about women in politics. 'It's educational and you get a chance to see everyone and mingle,' said Corresponding Secretary Carlene Mallires. The club brings in different speakers every month from politicians to people in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Weather: East County

Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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