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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 14, 2010
Vertex continues with cell tower plans

After reaching an impasse with Manatee County regarding a proposed tower in River Club, the developer is taking the battle to federal court.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Two members leave pension board

Both firefighter/paramedics who were appointed to a new pension board have decided not to participate any longer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Evan Bates loves participating in his weekly virtual playdates with his kindergarten class. "It's really fun," he says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 22, 2020
Time to play the virtual game in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary teachers host virtual playdates for their classes

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 1, 2020
More steps for the state

Economist Arthur Laffer says state and local governments should be cutting expenses now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 6, 2021
These little piggies go to the Manatee County Fair

Myakka's Pork Chop Revue will be a featured attraction at the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 24, 2015
Longboat Key Holiday Worship Services

Check out when to attend holiday services at Longboat Key worship centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
Tom Aposporos became interim Chamber president in February 2009 and took on the official role four months later.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2012
Aposporos stepping down as chamber president

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos will resign from his role by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea tells commissioners the county is working through its reopening plan.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2020
Manatee County drops time limit on beach parking

No more time limit on Manatee County beach parking.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Liz Alpert

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Plans for the new hotel call for the existing 64-year-old building to be razed and replaced with a pair of towers, rising nine and 10 floors, respectively.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2017
Ocean Properties files site plan for Lido beachfront hotel

The company’s plan would add 128 new rooms to the existing 176-room beachfront hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Golf architect Richard Mandell discusses the proposed improvements to Bobby Jones Golf Club at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
City endorses extensive Bobby Jones renovations

Will $16.7 in improvements improve the fortunes of the municipal golf course? Can the city afford the changes?

  • Sarasota
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue District most recently opened a new station on Covenant Way in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2020
Manatee County commissioners approve proposed fire merger

East Manatee, Myakka District merger takes next step in its merger.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota teams fall in Final Four

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SIA President Tony Romanus at one of the work sites.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 30, 2015
Siesta Isles Association will appeal county’s stop-work order

The landscaping entrance-improvements would have required removal and relocation of some protected trees from the right of way, which the county says is off-limits in this case.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Tina and James O’Brien, Agents and Neighbors |
  • April 29, 2019
THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Christine Johnson, the president of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, said Manatee County's passing of the environmentally significant lands referendum will bring it more in line with other counties.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 3, 2020
Environmentally significant lands referendum passes in Manatee County

Manatee County voters overwhelmingly pass referendum to raise $50 million to purchase land for environmental protection.

  • East County
  • News
Janet Reardon, John Leone and Wilma McCray (front) and Joyce Leone and Ray McCray (behind) review documents related to the case.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2019
Development dispute in Tara begins again

Manatee commissioners to reconsider Lake Lincoln settlement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 20, 2013
Operation nabs 30 in online predator sting

The suspects responded to Internet-based ads or social media posts and engaged in sexually explicit written and verbal conversations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Nick Petrucelli confirmed that, yes, getting hit with a lacrosse shot does hurt.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2019
Cardinal Mooney goaltender takes one (after another) for the team

Cougars lacrosse senior Nick Petrucelli mans the net despite the shots rocketed at him.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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