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  • In Memoriam |
  • October 16, 2019
Betty Ann (Bachman) Hoff

Hoff, Betty Ann (Bachman), age, 90, was born in the Bachman Family Home on March 21, 1929 and passed peacefully alongside family at home on October 9, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Debra Williams
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 14, 2018
Longboat newcomer appointed to Planning and Zoning Board

Debra Williams, a 55 year old former planning and zoning board member of a small town in New Jersey, was unanimously appointed to the board by the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Before he left, Gov. Rick Scott managed to get a scoop of Mixon's famous orange-swirl ice cream.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 24, 2013
Scott makes an informal stop in the East County

Gov. Rick Scott took questions about a variety of issues from area business leaders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 15, 2013
Sarasota Designer creates costumes for NBC

Sarasota-based designer Alice Bee created 10 nun garments for NBC's "The Sound of Music" starring Carrie Underwood as Maria.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Erin Ernst created a sculpture of giant cigarette butts in the sand  to help raise awareness. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2022
Sarasota senator sponsors cigarette butts bill

The measure would give local governments the ability to ban smoking on beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The National Hurricane Center says a tropical system heading into the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to become a hurricane on Wednesday and continue strengthening as it moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • September 23, 2024
Manatee County readies as tropical system approaches

Lake Manatee Dam work is complete, and sandbag stations are open.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Privada Homes |
  • January 29, 2026
Discover Gracewater at Sarasota: A New Standard for Modern Florida Living

Live the resort life, just minutes from Downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Manatee County approved $32.5 million to buy land for a new county complex on State Road 64 near Lena Road.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 13, 2020
Manatee County will spend $32.5 million for new complex at SR 64 and Lena Road

Manatee County's $32.5 million purchase of 161 acres in east Bradenton expected to host Sheriff's Office and public works facilities while expanding the lifespan of the adjacent landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Fellow commissioners attend James Satcher's swearing in as the new Supervisor of Elections. From left to right: Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden, Judge Gilbert A. Smith Jr., James Satcher, Mike Rahn and Kevin Van Ostenbridge.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 5, 2024
New elections supervisor secures 26% budget hike mid-year

The office received an $841,340 increase for the last four months of the fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Sports Briefs 9.06.12

Riverview swings past Cardinal Mooney; Coach inducted into Hall of Fame; Weekend Recap

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Manatee preps for swine flu

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 7, 2010
Florida House debuts first solar air-conditioning system

Sarasota County government is partnering with a local HVAC contractor to use the energy of the sun to cool the Florida House.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
Wal-Mart plans second Sarasota location

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to build its second location within city limits. An application has been proposed for the Ringling Plaza site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Bruce Williams restarts building of Winding River

The East County community, with 14 sites completed in 2005, has 48 home sites remaining.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 16, 2018
Madeline Naval

Madeline Naval passed away on July 4, 2018 in Sarasota, Florida, she lived in Longboat Key, Florida and her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Longboat Key is considering the possibility of relocating a historic cottage.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key Historical Society hopes for a new home

The organization's museum closed in 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
News Briefs

June 18 special election early voting continues; County considers Lakewood Ranch public transit route

  • East County
  • News
The concept plan presented at last week’s meeting includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden. Rendering courtesy of Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Bayfront Park: A Community Concept

With more lands and funds available, some residents believe that hopes for a community center at Bayfront Park could finally come to fruition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Hopes
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Scott Hopes

After 2017 appointment, Hopes seeks full term.

  • East County
  • News
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