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Carmen Valenti, Jack Hanley, Richard Duda, Bob Teiken and Mike Gilbert all were Air Force veterans who tracked nuclear bomb tests during the Vietnam War era.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota veterans enjoy life after their nuclear bomb tracking days.

Veterans reunion in Sarasota rekindles memories of their Air Force days tracking nuclear bomb tests.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.3.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Town rules only cover size of docks and permanent structures.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 1, 2023
Town considers regulating vessel sizes in canals

If passed, Longboat Key rules would change to limit vessel sizes in addition to dock sizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 2: David Graham

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2021
Longboat commissioners plan to discuss crosswalk upgrades

Safety improvements under consideration for Gulf of Mexico Drive traffic features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Freshman Allan Tran and junior Dylan Jackson set up a drone. They passed a safety course that brings them one step closer to driving drones commercially.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2022
Braden River High School's drone program takes off

Braden River High students pass a drone safety course that brings them closer to flying commercially.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O., Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • April 8, 2021
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  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Thankful Thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left, Braden River Middle School sixth-graders Ehab Bakhet, 11, Kyle Page, 11, and Peyton Lyn, 11, eat lunch in the cafeteria. Enlarging the cafeteria is one of the proposed renovations for the middle school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2019
Board considers Braden River Middle renovations

School Board of Manatee County to consider renovations at Braden River Middle

  • East County
  • News
Kathy Black wants people to embrace the aging process, not dread it.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2017
Regardless of age, gerontologist says people can always live their 'golden years'

Dr. Kathy Black gives advice on how to live your best life.

  • Health
Residents in the orange evacuation zone are included in the voluntary evacuation. Map courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2017
Update: Sarasota issues voluntary evacuation for Zone B

The county continues to encourage residents to seek shelter as needed with Hurricane Irma approaching.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River second baseman Brian Dillingham, pictured with assistant coach Matt Bowling and head coach Craig Page, signed with the State College of Florida Jan. 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Summerfield resident goes long way to offer incentive

  • East County
  • Sports
A University of Florida graduate, Vishal Kakkad oversees every traffic signal and camera in Manatee and Sarasota counties, along with his team of 17 members. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Red, green or yellow?

East County resident Vishal Kakkad controls the traffic you sit in on a daily basis throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Marjorie Peter speaks against the map proposal.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota School Board aligns with County Commission district map

The board also voted to pass its 2024 legislative agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 8, 2009
Commission rescinds its paid parking approval

Three weeks after voting to implement paid parking as soon as this fall, city commissioners unanimously decided Tuesday to rescind that vote until they can get more public input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2009
The Today Show names Sarasota top real-estate market

The rapid rise of home prices in the last quarter is the main reason for the No. 1 ranking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sen. Mike Bennett was interviewed by numerous television crews following the meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2012
Willowbrook homeowners calling for action

About 50 residents gathered Wednesday night to share their concerns with Sen. Mike Bennett about the condition of their homes, which are experiencing severe issues from water intrusion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 11, 2019
Celebrating community support during the holidays in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club hosts third annual Holidays on Broadway dinner theatre charity fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2020
Burns Supper celebrates Scotland's national poet in Sarasota

Saint Andrew Society of Sarasota heralds birthday of Robert Burns.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • February 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch gals' generosity comes full circle

Seventh annual 'Be my GALentine' event includes a grant to Stillpoint House of Prayer.

  • East County
  • News
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