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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2012
Business groups form new not-for-profit

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce and its Economic Development Council have reorganized to form the Manatee Economic Development Corp.

  • East County
  • News
First America Bank is seeking the zoning change for the vacant property at 521 Broadway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2012
Density vote takes place tomorrow

Longboat Key voters will decide on two referenda questions that could increase the island's density by a total of six units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 6, 2011
Undefeated Lady Pirates win softball tournament

The Braden River High softball team went undefeated to win the Diamondback Division of the 11th Annual Doc4Life Varsity Showdown April 1-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
A tense debate between District 1 Commissioner Willie Shaw and the rest of the commissioners ensued when the commission began to discuss the goals for the city over the next two years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: North Sarasota crime top priority

Sarasota city commissioners will work toward reducing the crime and number of homicides in North Sarasota by enlisting the help of a criminologist who has reduced crime in cities nationwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 9, 2011
Easter Seals students participate in Gladiators Olympics

The Bradenton Gladiators recently hosted the Gladiators Olympics for Easter Seals students, allowing students to compete amongst their peers, have fun and put their skills to the test.

  • East County
  • Sports
Art Association of Palm-Aire members Donna Vasko and Nancie Shellenbaum are eager to highlight the work of Palm-Aire’s artists, especially as the  club celebrates its 30th anniversary year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 27, 2013
Art association celebrates 30 years

What started as a small outdoor art display has become an annual exhibit that attracts hundreds of art lovers to the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pattigeorge's on Longboat Key serves up red snapper, which can be caught in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Tastiest fish in Sarasota waters

Among the perks of living in a waterfront town, Sarasotans enjoy a buffet of delicious seafood options swimming in Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Yum!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 10610 Riverbank Terrace sold for $1 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 3, 2017
Waterlefe home sells for $1 million

Find out what homes sold for in East County this week.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
East County welcomes polo season

The Sarasota Polo Club will host its season opener Dec. 18. Polo matches run Sundays through April 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Calling all green thumbs

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Director of Operations Ryan Heise is asking Lakewood Ranch residents to lace up their boots, put on some work gloves and dig in to the shoreline of Lake Uihlein this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 1436 John Ringling Parkway has five bedrooms, five baths, four half-baths, a pool and 7,932 square feet of living area. It sold for $5,725,000. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2015
Five-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $5,725,000

A home on Lido Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
Briefs

CDD boards change guards; County grows green

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The late Jay Starker, middle, with his band, the Gathering of the Exiles. Courtesy.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2013
Scholarship aims to keep the arts alive among Sarasota youth

Jessika Arman has established a youth arts scholarship in the memory of her late cousin, Jay B. Starker.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Crossing situation is an accident waiting to happen

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeff Mayers, pictured at the Islandside golf course, which has gotten new seeding and grass since his arrival three months ago.
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 6, 2013
First impressions: Jeff Mayers

Jeff Mayers believes in being seen beyond the gates in his new role as general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews from Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Posh on Palm

Posh on Palm is a cottage-style boutique that specializes in shabby chic home decor, French furniture and soaps, vintage linens, clothing and flea market finds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Peggy Hirsch Greenwald

Peggy Hirsch Greenwald, of Longboat Key and Louisville, Ky., died June 11. She was 72.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Denise Kowal emailed commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson Dec. 2 to explain details of the grant and to ask for the assistance.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Chalk Fest seeks partnership

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal has asked the County Commission to partner with her on an application for an arts grant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Future Sarasota Ballet company member Edward González and Director of Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 8, 2013
Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet

One of seven Cuban defectors in the corps de ballet of Cuban National Ballet will join Sarasota Ballet's company.

  • Arts + Culture
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