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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2009
Manatee announces gun buyback event

Manatee County Commission Chair Dr. Gwen Brown and Manatee School Board member Barbara Harvey will host a community discussion on from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 19 at Johnson Middle School, 2121 26th Ave. E. Following that meeting, Sheriff Brad Steube will hold a gun buyback event from 4-7 p.m., at Manatee County Sheriff's Office, 600 301 Blvd. W., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 6, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Why yes, we speak tourist

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Carol Erker delivers food to first responders. Photo courtesy of Carol Erker.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2020
Longboat Key organizations step up to help

First responders and food banks will be getting extra help from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town is working to accelerate the timeline for beginning construction of the roundabout.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 20, 2022
Town Commission contemplates contents of complete streets plan

Commissioners directed staff to seek out an FDOT study for potentially lowering the speed limit in front of Bayport Condominiums to 35 mph.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The $74.5 million improvement project at the I-75/University Parkway intersection included the use of an Acrow temporary bridge. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 26, 2022
Population growth outpaces road improvements in Lakewood Ranch

After spending $196.2 million on East County interchange upgrades, FDOT says more might be needed.

  • East County
  • News
Riverwalk's Linda Carroll and River Club's  Penny Savage like doing low impact exercises in a group setting because they have fun while they work out.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2019
Sweatin' to the Oldies

Videos inspire women's exercise group to get fit and have fun.

  • Health
Charlie Hunsicker has worked on a variety of environemental projects for Manatee County, including overseeing the parks department since 2014.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2020
Relentless – with Heart

Lakewood Ranch’s Charlie Hunsicker has been pushing for better Manatee County parks and natural resources for more than 40 years.

  • LWR Life
Teen Court is run by students so that defendants may be positively redirected by their peers. Photo courtesy of the Teen Court of Sarasota.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota Teen Court gets a $25,000 gift of presence

Teen Court of Sarasota plans to use a matching $25,000 grant to establish on-campus operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In May, Caitlyn Zaborowski moved from Danbury, Connecticut, to Longboat Key. On June 6, she began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 12, 2021
Chamber hires vice president of membership services

In June, Caitlyn Zaborowski began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 31, 2021
Longboat Key Garden Club spruces up north fire station

The club spent their Saturday planting 120 ixoras and Mexican petunias.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2009
TOP STORY, May: Sign code irks business owners

Longboat Key business owners urged the town's planning board for a review of the sign code they said could be bad for business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harmer will finish his service of the town on Feb. 6.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 30, 2022
Town Manager Tom Harmer reflects on his tenure

Harmer's final day with the town is Feb. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brittany Lamont is in the trenches as the new CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance — and loving every minute. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Down to Business

Brittany Lamont, the new CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, plans long-term growth for the organization.

  • LWR Life
The 40-acre property bought by the developer for off-site mitigation is located in the center of Rye Preserve and has been privately owned for decades.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 3, 2016
Rye Preserve scores in land deal

Sarasota County gives neighboring Manatee an ecological gift inside Rye Preserve.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County’s Interim Library Manager Glenda Lammers talks with Donovan, Michelle and David DuJardin about technologies available at libraries during a fundraiser Jan. 29. They look at products made by 3-D printers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Plot thickens for Lakewood Ranch library

Friends of the East Manatee Library at Lakewood Ranch hosts fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
In Sarasota County, commercial property owners must keep sounds at or below 75 decibels when measured from the real property line between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
County eyes ways to quiet sound saga

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid has asked for a budget option to add a code enforcement officer on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ken Bennett, Kristy Homan and Matt Walters won 1st place with a score of 57 at the 2011 Longboat Key Invitational Friday, May 27 at the Longboat Key Club Islandside.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Longboat Key Invitational

Eighteen teams of four played in the 2011 Longboat Key Invitational Friday, May 27 at the Longboat Key Club Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mercedes Matthews makes coffee and ice cream and may one day deliver it with the company's delivery bike.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Coffee and ice cream shop offers work worth doing

The Rise Coffee Co. and Nye’s Cream Sandwiches business employs people with special needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The agreement codifies a standard for sheltering individuals at the Salvation Army.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 22, 2017
City, ACLU settle homelessness case

An agreement outlines the conditions under which the city will offer shelter to homeless individuals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County deputy Joy Jewett and Centerstone peer specialist Sara Holloway walk through a homeless camp Dec. 14 in Bradenton. Centerstone is a nonprofit that treats people with mental health or substance abuse issues.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 27, 2021
Manatee County adds homeless outreach officer

Day or night, new Manatee County homeless outreach officer answers the call

  • East County
  • News
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