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Debbie Huckaby says an offer has been made to buy the property her refuge calls home and if the sales goes through, she can stay.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 18, 2019
East County parrot sanctuary could be rescued

East County's Birds of Paradise Sanctuary and Rescue could be rescued.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
News Briefs

Beruff appointed to board by governor; District 5 candidates earn new endorsements; Humane Society launches food program

  • East County
  • News
Danae Tran, Kalie Martin, Jaden Osborne, Alanna Hutton, Gabriela Sanchez-Gomez, Liv Doura, Mehak Sandhu, Aleksandra Masiulis, Ocean Bruinius, Pailey Riesgo, Samantha Tanelli
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 9, 2023
Pen Women award scholarships to local high schoolers

Eleven local students won art, music and writing awards and showcased their work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 31, 2023
Engineering, preservation expertise sought for Van Wezel repurposing

City commissioners held an initial discussion about qualifications for a committee to study the renovation and repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock recommends holding the island’s operating millage rate flat at the current rate of 2.1763 mills.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2015
Millage rate stays flat at 2.1763 mills

The $504,061 increase from Longboat Key property value increases, along with other line item adjustments, reduces an estimated $426,000 deficit to $389,675.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Reagan Gross, here taping up the hand of Mustangs linebacker Brooks Moyer, was a part of the Lakewood Ranch athletic training program for two years. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student earns athletic trainer's award

Reagan Gross, who graduated in May, hopes to one day be an athletic trainer for rodeo athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Al "Mifflin" Lowe, author, recently published "Forgotten Founders."
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 10, 2023
Longboat author celebrates unsung historical figures in children's books

Al "Mifflin" Lowe's most recently published book, "Forgotten Founders," delves into the American Revolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Grace Riker visits her mother Ann every
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 31, 2022
Sarasota resident celebrates 108th birthday

Grace Riker and her 108-year-old mom, Ann Fischbeck, have a special relationship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Terry Turner and Dan Clermont, top, earned the most votes in the District 2 and 3 primaries respectively. Liz Alpert and Erik Arroyo, bottom, are also advancing to November's general election.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2020
Turner, Alpert, Clermont, Arroyo advance in Sarasota City Commission race

In District 2, a former and current city commissioner will face off. In District 3, two newcomers are moving on to the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roberto Ortega and Margo Valenzuela give their daughter Athzira Ortega flowers and balloons to celebrate her graduation from Lakewood Ranch High School last year. More guests will be allowed to attend this year's ceremonies.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2021
Attendance expands for Manatee County high school graduations

School District of Manatee County doubles attendance for graduation ceremonies at LECOM Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O., Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • April 8, 2021
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George Balanchine's "Diamonds" is one of three ballets that will be presented in Sarasota Ballet's latest program, "Victorian Winters." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 6, 2018
Sarasota Ballet takes on iconic 'Diamonds' and anniversary of 'Enigma Variations'

The Sarasota Ballet is keeping three legacies alive with its latest triple bill, "Victorian Winters."

  • Arts + Culture
The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key will consider for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 1, 2021
New Longboat Key pole regulations receive initial approval

Town staff is working with Verizon and AT&T to improve cell service on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Craig Pittman signs books for the crowd at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 10, 2022
Literary Society of Waterlefe's annual luncheon helps open a new chapter in literacy education

The Literacy Society of Waterlefe hosted its 13th annual luncheon with guest speaker Craig Pittman.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2013
Sequester cuts get ugly for GMD

A federal beautification grant disappeared faster than you could say 'American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009' and isn't coming back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rams senior Lauriel "Scoota" Trotman rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown against Lehigh High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 22, 2022
Riverview football still has plenty at stake

After a 31-28 win over Lehigh High on Sept. 16, Riverview has a chance to make noise in 2022, even after a slow start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cheryl McGrew, who has retired as the principal of McNeal Elementary School, was integral to starting STEM labs in elementary schools throughout the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 7, 2022
McNeal Elementary principal retires after 34 years in education

River Club's Cheryl McGrew has enjoyed seeing her visions for education become reality for students in the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
Café L'Europe opened in 1973. Submitted
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 27, 2022
Café L’Europe announces new ownership

Ron and Julie Milton have agreed to sell Café L’Europe to John and Amanda Horne.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Head Coach John Stevenson has turned the Sarasota High cross country program in a consistent winner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota cross country stays near the top of the pack

The program has found consistent success under Head Coach John Stevenson.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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