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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2010
School board discusses class-size impacts

Manatee County School District officials tonight will hold a public hearing to discuss how they will meet class-size amendment restrictions this fall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
Car rams into crowd

After an altercation with a group of people, one person jumped in a car and drove into four people, seriously injuring one of them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Observer Group Cup polo match starts at 1 p.m. at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane. Gates open at 11 a.m. for tailgating.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Observer Group Cup

This weekend's polo match starts at 1 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Vice Mayor David Brenner was first elected to the commission in March 2010.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2012
Brenner retains commission seat

Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner won the District 3 commission race against challenger Ray Rajewski. Less than 100 votes separated the two candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bachelor Joseph Garofalo Jr. with the American Cancer Society surprises audiences members by revealing a superman tank underneath his button-down.  Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 19, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.20.16

Here's what you missed last week on the social scene:

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2009
Kindergartners donate earnings to charity

Private kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center went on a shopping spree at Publix Nov. 19 to purchase canned goods for charity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 17, 2010
Hunter guilty of DUI manslaughter

Former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter was found guilty in the death of fellow coach and friend Doug Garrity.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Deputy Chief of Police Frank Rubino has 33 years of law-enforcement experience. (Photo by Robin Hartill)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2014
Rubino promoted to deputy police chief

The town's new deputy chief hopes to create an unpaid unit of certified reserve police officers who could help the department and combat senior scams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Instead of assessing Key taxpayers for a $16 million sand and structure beach project starting this year, the town intends to assess taxpayers next summer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2012
Commission approves budget

The town of Longboat Key's new budget, which begins Oct. 1, will not assess residents for a $16 million beach project this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marcelo Gomes and Victoria Hulland in Sir Frederick Ashton'        s "The Two Pigeons." Photo Credit Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • March 13, 2017
‘A Tribute to Ashton’ is a shining moment for ballet

Sir Frederick Ashton’s ‘Scènes de ballet’ and ‘The Two Pigeons’ showcased Sarasota Ballet’s artistry.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 volunteer leader Michael Klauberspeaks to a crowd at JDub’s Brewing Co. this month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 26, 2015
County Commission praises Bayfront 20:20

But, Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson warned the group developing a vision for vacant bayfront land to steer clear of the 'political minefield that's going to evolve from this.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School Board meets at 5:45 p.m. June 23, to discuss whether Willliam H. Bashaw Elementary School will receive renovations.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 23, 2015
Bashaw Elementary slated to receive renovations

At its June 23 meeting, the Manatee County School Board will determine whether the East County school, William H. Bashaw Elementary, will undergo more than $600,000 in campus improvements and renovations.

  • East County
  • News
The SMA rifle team is a co-ed team made up of Sporter and Precision shooting.(Courtesy Photo)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 28, 2014
SMA Rifle Team to compete in nationals

The co-ed team of SMA students will compete in the Army ROTC Service Championship and the Army Marksmanship Unit in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction began on the John and Mable Ringling Museum Of Art’s new center for Asian art in January, but a major donor is trying to reclaim a $6 million gift due to funding questions.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 31, 2014
Donor sues The Ringling Museum

After donating more than 2,000 pieces of art to The Ringling Museum, Helga Wall-Apelt is fighting to reclaim her collection - and more than $6 million dedicated toward a new gallery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This marks the fourth time New College has been among the top three public school offerings in the Princeton Review and USA Today’s ranks.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 7, 2012
New College makes appearance on the 'Today' show for no. 3 'Best Value College' ranking

New College was ranked by the Princeton Review and USA Today as the no. 3 "Best Value College in America" for 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After being hit by a driver who ran a red light April 4, 83-year-old Donald Mader died April 5, at Blake Medical Center.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 7, 2014
Pedestrian on bicycle killed by driver

Eighty-three-year-old Donald Mader died April 5, after suffering major injuries from a vehicle hitting him on his bicycle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Locals hit the courts at Sarasota Open

Some familiar names were on the roster for the opening weekend of the second men's USTA/UTP Sarasota Open tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Matt Binkley, a deputy with the Sheriff’s department, jumps from the helicopter into the water from about 10-feet up in the air in order to save a mannequin during the mock marine search and rescue mission.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mock marine search and rescue mission

The Sheriff's Underwater Recovery Force (SURF) conducted a mock marine search and rescue mission from 1 -3 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp. The main exercise involved divers dropping from the agency helicopter into the water below, saving a mannequin and dragging the mannequin to a rescue boat. All members of SURF were required to do the mock mission twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 28, 2011
Lots for Tots

Many local little boys and girls will benefit from the elves at the Longboat Key Michael Saunders real-estate offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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