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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2009
Man charged with Wal-Mart arson

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a Louisiana man for setting fire to an East County Wal-Mart Thursday.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Ranch hospital honors volunteer

Congratulations to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center volunteer Paul Kincade, who was named the hospital's Volunteer of the Year last week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 14, 2009
Ed Smith uncertainty to cost millions

Because the city is unsure what will happen to the stadium, it has had to turn away an estimated $6 million in youth-, high school- and college-baseball tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 26, 2010
City plans for loss of parking spaces

Construction will force tourists to park in spaces that downtown employees use. The employees will be encouraged to park farther away.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2012
Man critically injured in crash

Bradenton resident Richard Olsson, 57, was transported to Blake Trauma Center following a noontime acident.

  • East County
  • News
Beach water samples taken Wednesday showed elevated levels of enterococci bacteria, according to a statement from the Sarasota County Health Department.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 20, 2012
Water advisories in effect for Lido, Turtle, North Jetty beaches

Beachgoers are urged to avoid the water at these three beaches until an advisory is lifted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 20, 2012
Players battle weather in GSJGA Tournament of Champions

Local youth golfers teed off in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Tournament of Champions Aug. 11-12 at the Ritz Carlton Members Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for Whidden. The alert is used to broadcast information about missing persons.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2012
Police still searching for missing Sarasota man

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for Newton Whidden, which is used to broadcast information about missing persons.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The percentage of Sarasota County students scoring at or above proficiency remains higher than the state average
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 21, 2012
Some Sarasota students outpace state

Ten percent more Sarasota County public school students had proficient scores on the Spring FCAT reading test than state totals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Phill Younger holds one of two at-large seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2011
Future charter committee to address Younger suggestion

A future charter review committee will discuss Commissioner Phill Younger's suggestion for reconfiguring the commission.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 18, 2011
St. Armands project will enhance beauty, safety

St. Armands Circle is scheduled for an update that could enhance the appearance of the district while improving safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2012
Driver rear-ends Manatee County school bus

No children were on board at the time of the accident.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Alps'

Alps is a snowy, bleak and icy film.

  • Arts + Culture
The average homeowner in Sarasota County paid about $200 in the 2012 fiscal year to Sarasota County Public Hospital District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board votes for Sarasota Memorial

Ponder & Co. determined the hospital system is worth between $425 million and $475 million, but Sarasota County Public Hospital board members vote to keep it public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 25, 2013
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing

The public comment session of the Tuesday hearing could run more than four hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2020
Myakka City woman dies in head-on collision on S.R. 64

Two-car accident on State Road 64 leaves a Myakka City woman dead, two children in critical and a Zolfo Springs man in serious condition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2020
Top junior golfers compete in match play event

The event will continue on Sunday.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 3, 2020
Closed ice rink didn't stop the fun at Holidays on the Green

Holidays on the Green at the Mall at UTC to end Monday

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 21, 2017
Women’s Resource Center honors Betty Schoenbaum

The annual Renaissance Legacy Luncheon was held on March 21 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Walk-ups weren't allowed at the collection site, but motorcycles obviously were OK.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2020
Manatee County opens drive-thru COVID-19 sample collection

COVID-19 sample collection begins at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.

  • East County
  • News
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