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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 5, 2019
Longboat Key tennis community competes in USTA tournament

The Cat II tournament features high-caliber players from around the country.

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  • By Gary Moore |
  • November 17, 2010
My View: The federal debt isn't as bad as you think

When compared to Americans' total assets, the federal debt really isn't as bad as all of the economic pundits say - it's approaching 100% of GDP.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
News Briefs

Manatee County to honor Euphemia Haye chef; Commission meetings now available live-stream; Commission creates audit selection committee; ZBA, code enforcement meetings canceled

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
News Briefs

Suspects burglarize East County Best Buy; School Board considers outsourcing department; Fatal fire, death caused by cigarette

  • East County
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A laser light show will cap New Year's Eve festivities at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2023
Laser light show will highlight New Year's Eve party in Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place will host 150 drones to create an impressive welcome to 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Julie McGue snapped a photo of the campsite she and her family shared in Montana. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2021
Longboat Key residents' summer vacation photos tell stories

Longboaters like traveling off the island to see some new views every summer.

  • Longboat Key
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Santa greets visitors from the window of 9605 Governor's Club Place in The River Club.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 20, 2025
Christmas decorating isn't just for kids

River Club's Guy Vilt has fun bringing technology into his Christmas display.

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The Arizona Cardinals will spend this week practicing at IMG Academy in Bradenton before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 26, 2013
Cards stay in Sarasota to prep for Bucs

The Arizona Cardinals have extended their road trip at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department wants to see your nature photos.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 19, 2015
Photographers wanted for showcase of Manatee County's 'natural beauty'

Through Feb. 28, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is sponsoring a new local photography contest for veteran or amateur photographers to showcase the area's natural beauty.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The place the Riverview High girls track team captured at the Tarpon Invitational March 23. The Lady Rams scored 59 points in the meet.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Excel Golf to buy majority of The Concession

Excel Golf, a family partnership operated by Bruce Cassidy Sr., announced today a tentative agreement to buy a majority interest in The Concession Golf Club

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key's swan population has had bad luck in increasing its numbers over the past two years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2019
2019 Digital Year in Review

The observer stayed busy online in 2019. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2012
News Briefs

Chamber hopes poker night draws a full house

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
News Briefs

SCVB wins top award for US Airways insert; New principal named

  • Sarasota
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Jose Carreno, auditions, Carreno Dance Festival, Carreño Master Class Series, Sarasota
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
Carreño Dance Festival changes name and announces auditions

Sarasota auditions will be held Feb. 17 for newly named "Carreno Summer Master Class Series."

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 4, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

Come at Me, Sarasota: Munchies 420 Cafe "Fire in your Hole" Challenge

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Infinity. Courtesy renderings
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2015
Key condo projects boom

Three new projects are off to a constructive start on Longboat and Lido keys. Here's the latest on Aria, Infinity and The Park Residences condominiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 26

Sergio Albuquerque photographed Longboat Key Beach through the palm trees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2018
East County weather page photo: July 26

Joseph McAuliffe captured the colors of this Lakewood Ranch sunset in Del Webb.

  • East County
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