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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2009
Town seeks sand removal extension

The town of Longboat Key sent a letter Thursday, Sept. 10 to Gov. Charlie Crist stating the town still has significant problems with Port Dolphin's proposed natural-gas pipeline project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • September 20, 2012
GOLF TIPS: Speed on the greens

Do you have trouble with speed while on the greens?

  • East County
  • Sports
SWAT officer Ben Smith keeps up with runners with three-year-old daughter Bryleigh in a stroller.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 22, 2016
Law enforcement light the way for Special Olympics

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Sarasota Police Department carry the torch for the 33rd annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Ellis, Henry Hofeler and Jim Rogoze participate in their first meeting as supervisors of Community Development District 6, the area known as Country Club West. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2014
New board members assume the majority

When Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 met Nov. 20, the majority of its board was new to the public spotlight.

  • East County
  • News
Auctioneer Jess Stuartevant, Safe Haven Animal Rescue President Mary Lupi and Maureen Flaherty pose with a check for $2,575 for Safe Haven.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2015
'Brook Hill dog' tin sets sales record

The piece sold today at auction for $5,150 to a person in Virginia.

  • 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
The dog is named Noah.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2014
Dog recovers after being hit by car

A pit bull named Noah now is available for adoption.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 27, 2009
Spot on

The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's stage technician has no problem sharing his spotlight with everyone else.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Special-needs prom seeks volunteers for annual event

Night with the Stars, a prom for special-needs individuals ages 16 and older, is in need of volunteers for its April 25 prom event at Woodland The Community Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 14, 2014
Business owners threatened with loss of patronage over campaign sign

A Siesta Key business was threatened with losing customers because of campaign signs for Lourdes Ramirez.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The companies announced April 24 Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and Dillard’s will anchor the 880,000-square-foot Mall at University Town Center. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Benderson announces anchors

Benderson Development and Taubman Centers will bring Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's and Dillard's to the East County.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2014
Road closures planned for Thunder by the Bay

Downtown road closures will be ongoing throughout the weekend during the 16th annual Thunder by the Bay motorcycle festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 8, 2009
VFW installs new commander

The Plantations resident George Johnston will lead VFW Post 12055 in 2009-2010.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2015
GSJGA hosts Elite Junior Tour event

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association held the Bill Rogers Memorial Championship July 23 and July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 21, 2013
This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Author visits East County school

Students at Braden River Middle School learned about writing novels firsthand April 7, during a visit from novelist Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 27, 2011
Compeer program builds friendship, lends support

The Compeer Breakfast will take place Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Senior Friendship Center Cafe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 23, 2012
Man tasered after exposing himself to teen

A 38-year-old man was tasered by police on Siesta Key Beach Access 1 after allegedly exposing himself to a 12-year-old girl.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2009
School board honors business partners

More than 300 entities partner will Manatee County schools to enrich the educational opportunities of students this year.

  • East County
  • News
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