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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Halfacre Construction founder remembered in East County

Construction executive Bill Halfacre was more than ready back in the 1970s when he heard a few Sarasota officials wanted to impose a building moratorium.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Efforts to take sand directly from Siesta Key while avoiding suspicion proved difficult.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
County officials investigate guerilla dredging efforts

APRIL FOOLS' - The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is monitoring Big Pass after a recent discovery that Lido Key residents are taking sand for their shoreline - one bucket at a time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Volunteers decorated graves of veterans at Sarasota National Cemetery with wreaths in December for the fifth consecutive year. The national Wreaths Across America campaign began in 1992.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Protest rumors draw heightened TBI security

Police continue to monitor talk of a nonviolent demonstration regarding Rabbi Jonathan Katz's statements opposing the placement of wreaths on Jewish veterans' graves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eleanor Maxim plays a hand a bridge.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 22, 2025
Beloved card game helps bridge social gaps

The popularity of bridge clubs on Longboat Key has soared, nearly topping out capacity at The Paradise Center in recent weeks.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates purchase Sarasota Reds

The minor-league baseball team will move to Bradenton and will get a new name and logo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Twin Shores celebrates completion of marina villas

The four new homes have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
Orioles announce Sarasota spring-training schedule

The team will play its first game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2009
Tennis Tournament to benefit Meals on Wheels

The World Class Senior Doubles Championship will be held Dec. 12-13 at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center. All proceeds from the event will benefit Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2009
Harry's Continental Kitchens now open Mondays

The Longboat Key restaurant is now open seven days a week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 18, 2009
North River National gears up for softball

North River National Little League will hold registration for its fall softball league beginning Aug. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2009
Gas leak found at Island Court

While Longboat Key Fire Rescue located a gas leak in the 3400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Wednesday, a family was evacuated from a nearby home.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 31, 2009
Parks board advances Indian Beach park plan

A parks advisory board pushed higher on its project list the possible purchase of a Bay Shore Road property for a new park.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2009
County seeks fire commissioners

Manatee County currently is accepting applications for two seats on the Myakka City Fire Control Board of Commissioners.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2010
Jaleski creates Longboat website

Former commissioner Gene Jaleski wants residents and visitors to engage in discussions about the future of the island at www.lbkalive.com.

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  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2010
Sarasota approves rowing facility plans

Plans for Nathan Benderson Park include a 2,000-meter rowing course and other public amenities.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2012
Scout's honor

Eagle Scout candidate Alex Ruschau and other members of Boy Scout Troop 14 are volunteering their time to help Wilkinson Elementary students plant a vegetable garden at the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The incident was reported at 7 a.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2011
Sewer grates stolen from East County site

Twelve sewer grates have been taken from Lakewood Ranch roads.

  • East County
  • News
The bayfront-connectivity plan will cost $53 million.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 3, 2011
City to request congressional earmarks

Requested funds would help pay for $100 million in improvement projects citywide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews plugged a leaking pipe near Hudson Bayou at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 22, 2011
UPDATE: Hudson Bayou health advisory lifted

The city of Sarasota has lifted a health advisory warning for Hudson Bayou after a force main break spilled sewage into the body of water last week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
VIP tickets are now on sale to view the 2011 Fourth of July fireworks show.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 6, 2011
Siesta Key fireworks to return

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce has begun planning for annual July 4 fireworks show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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