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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 3, 2019
Brilliant acting and directing make 'Rocketman' the latest musical hit

The story of Elton John's rise to fame is lead by director Dexter Fletcher of "Bohemian Rhapsody."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2016
Cops Corner 06.29.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
In February, Selby Gardens shared this concept image of a redesigned parking garage. Selby lowered the height of the proposed parking structure from nearly 70 feet to 39 feet. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2020
Revised Selby Gardens master plan set for public review

Later this month, the city's Planning Board will hear arguments for and against approval of an updated proposal for the botanical garden property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The entrance columns at CVS remain under purple wrap as site work for the new drug-store continues. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
Weekly Publix progress report: CVS seeks additional sign

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request from CVS to place an additional sign on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Hall now provides a direct deposit checking account option for its customers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 30, 2013
Direct deposit available at Town Hall

Water users sick of sending in checks to pay for their bills have a new option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Wilson, from "How To with John Wilson."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2020
Binge Blog: On the impending doom of the industry

"How To with John Wilson" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Golden
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: James Golden

James Golden challenges incumbent John Colon.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 23, 2009
Mail consolidation under review

The U.S. Postal Service's Office of the Inspector General has agreed to conduct a review of the USPS's plan to consolidate processing operations at the Manasota Processing and Distribution Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Art at the Ranch Fine Art Festival

Award-winning art will be showcased at the 14th Annual Art at the Ranch Fine Art Show Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Judi Balot completes a bridge.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump Dance Co. Camp

Campers at Jump Dance Co. finished a summers' worth of dance camps with a talent show Aug. 15.

  • East County
  • News
"A Hijacking" is in theaters now.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 14, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'A Hijacking'

The new film, 'A Hijacking,' presents a disturbing commentary about bottom lines.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 30, 2009
Lew Simon works to save lives

The president of the island's volunteer fire department has helped create a program formed on Longboat Key called Neighbors Saving Neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 29, 2013
Bullock displays dramatic pension costs

Town Manager Dave Bullock presented data at the Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees May 15 meeting that showed how pension costs have risen over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Observer publication changes its name

Gulf Coast Business Review becomes the Business Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County’s Ashley Zalkin had discovered residents couldn’t get prepackaged Jell-O Shots.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 6, 2017
Myakka City resident gets her shot at success with new Jell-O shot company

East County entrepreneur launches Original Jel Shot Company.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
Stores have familiar ring

Three stores with locations in St. Armands Circle will open stores in the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jared Gracia-David performs wire walking with the Sailor Circus. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2019
Pine View, Sailor Circus graduate competes in global competition

Jared Gracia-David drew on his wire walking experience to create a video for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 27, 2013
Police department earns 911 training certification

The department spent six months to become certified to train 911 dispatchers. The move allows Longboat Police to groom new hires and save money on training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students will also receive a Sarasota County student email account, 25 GB of cloud storage and the option to use Microsoft’s cloud-based version of the Office package.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 16, 2013
Sarasota County school children to receive Microsoft Office 365

The free suite of programs offered to students is made possible by a partnership between the County School District and Microsoft.

  • Sarasota
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