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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2018
Braden River football beats Manatee for first time

The Pirates won a 41-31 shootout with the Hurricanes

  • East County
  • Sports
Emma Hatfield, 4, as a princess, Pearl Carey, 5, as a witch, and Matilda Hatfield, 4, also as a princess at last year's Fright Night.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2017
St. Armands books busy October

The St. Armands Circle Association will be hosting three events through this month that are open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Bartz
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2017
Area mourns the passing of Manatee County Chamber President Bob Bartz

Sudden passing brings out reaction in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Daniel DiNatale and Bella Dubinsky

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2015
Letter to the Editor

The Great Divide: Let’s go unitary

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Manatee County School Board meets at 5:45 p.m. June 23, to discuss whether Willliam H. Bashaw Elementary School will receive renovations.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 23, 2015
Bashaw Elementary slated to receive renovations

At its June 23 meeting, the Manatee County School Board will determine whether the East County school, William H. Bashaw Elementary, will undergo more than $600,000 in campus improvements and renovations.

  • East County
  • News
Frontier says it's sorted out most of the service issues following Friday's Verizon takeover, though some problems may remain.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2016
Frontier troubles impact Sarasota customers

As Frontier Communications assumes control of Verizon service in the Sarasota region, the company is working to address issues that arose over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing CDD supervisors said it cost $300 to clean the pool after the vandalism incident on Halloween.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2015
GreyHawk Landing searches for pool potty crew

CDD supervisors are looking for individuals who vandalized the community pool.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photo by David Conway
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
News briefs

Dairy Queen planned for U.S. 301; Judge slashes Culverhouse award in Benderson lawsuit

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carolyn Nation, Mary Auger and Norma Kisida are eager to get started on the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Club, CDD partner in butterfly garden project

Lakewood Ranch gardeners will use their green thumbs to attract butterflies to Summerfield Park.

  • East County
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A project to widen a 2.5-mile section of State Road 64 from four to six lanes in the East County is nearly complete, after more than two years of construction. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 23, 2014
Officials say State Road 64 expansion almost finished

After more than two years of slowed traffic into and outside the 7-Eleven gas station on State Road 64, Sharon Swigger welcomes the removal of orange traffic cones outside the station's doors.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
Business Observer

Lighthouse Property Management adds location; RE/MAX Alliance Group welcomes Ellen Laura Esses; Heritage Oaks recognized for environmental efforts

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
News Briefs

Portable storage proposed for Key; Town hosts health fair Friday at Town Hall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Norma Roembke, Sen. Nancy Detert and Linda Long. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 26, 2013
Tiger Bay panelists discuss Florida's economic future

A panel discussed topics ranging from the Panama Canal to water management but focused on retaining young professionals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 5, 2014
Your Neighbor | Arthur Ancowitz

Throughout his years as a physician, Dr. Arthur Ancowitz always held one matter close to his heart: stroke prevention.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Medge Jaspan and John Nash host an open house to share their insights on energy-based healing on April 23.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 29, 2025
Open house aims to open minds to biophoton energy healing

Medge Jaspan promotes biophoton energy healing practices at Longboat Key open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The run begins during the June 3 beach run.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 26, 2025
Kids Summer Beach Runs continue to draw crowds

The event takes place every Tuesday at Siesta Beach through July.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Customers pack the counter at the Hob Nob Drive In in Sarasota after it was rumored the popular eatery was closing.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 14, 2024
Hob Nob Drive In, a Sarasota landmark, rumored to be closing

The drive-in restaurant on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Gerrit Paul Groen sang for Christ Church on Aug. 25.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 26, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts world-renowned musicians

Gerrit Paul Groen sang a variety of worship songs at his parents' congregation to connect them to their faith.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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