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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Christine Dawson

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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Second graders Ella Baas and Aubri Darpino spend time reading in second grade teacher Laurie Rahn's nautical themed classroom. The seafoam color of the classroom adds to Rahn's theme, Rahn says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 30, 2020
Willis Elementary teachers love new space

Addition provides six new classrooms for Lakewood Ranch elementary school.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission will also discuss the possibility of ratifying a new Longboat Key Fire Rescue contract tonight at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 7, 2013
Longboat Key Commission establishes election date tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a resolution expressing support for pension reform at Town Hall today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Many residents fear the hotel and garage, located along Stickney Point Road, would exacerbate traffic going to and from south Siesta Key.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2020
Hotel workshop draws complaints over density, traffic

Gary Kompothecras is proposing a 120-bed hotel and a five story garage along Old Stickney Point Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
New Media is managed by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, an industry giant with $66 billion of assets under management.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2014
Herald-Tribune parent firm sold for $280 million

The sale marks the second owner for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since late 2011.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Most of the parking lot at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport sits empty during what airport officials hoped could be a record-setting month for traffic.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Coronavirus takes toll on airport traffic

Although some flights are still landing, SRQ officials say they don’t have the power to screen those who arrive for COVID-19 symptoms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ULI panelists made it clear that none of the recommendations can be implemented until the town and its residents agree to work together.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Review: October 2013, ULI: 'Key should embrace change'

The panel's report urges the town to create a walkable Town Center concept near Publix and scrap its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 22, 2022
Waterlefe home sells for $1.9 million

Home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops Lakewood Ranch sales for the week of March 7-11.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Diana Corrigan and Richard Corrigan expect to enjoy retirement now.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 3, 2022
Diana Corrigan calls it a career at St. Armands Circle

More than 22 years after becoming executive director of St. Armands Circle Association, Diana Corrigan is looking forward to being at the iconic destination as a visitor.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Sidelines

Ranch Little League registration under way; New Balance to hold Cross-Country Day

  • East County
  • Sports
The Colony Association presented a $3.1 million offer for a Colony rec lease today that was accepted in U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May’s courtroom.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 4, 2015
Colony Association acquires triple debtor estate for $3.1 million

A $3.1 million offer for a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort triple debtor estate was awarded to the Colony Association Friday in court. But a rec lease and a rec lease judgment are still in dispute.

  • Longboat Key
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Susan Phillips and Steve Branham
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 30, 2012
Longboat Key couple celebrates engagement

It's official! Susan Phillips and Steve Branham are engaged and are planning a beach wedding for this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rico Antonio. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2018
The new Coug: Cardinal Mooney girls basketball finds its next coach

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Henry Rodriguez, owner of the Siesta Key Palms Resort on Stickney Point Road wants the county to revive a dormant zoning category to encourage redevelopment of midcentury hotel properties like his.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 16, 2017
Resort owner wants to bring ‘Old Florida atmosphere’ to Siesta

The owner of the Siesta Key Palms is asking the county to restore an inactive zoning district, so he can preserve the history of his resort hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Competitors race toward the finish line in August as USRowing hosted its 2013 Masters National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 30, 2013
Year in Review: September 2013, Benderson Park to host rowers

Rowing's governing body chose Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, which would be the largest international event in East County's history.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 10, 2015
Sarasota restaurants featured on FoodNetwork.com

Sarasota restaurants featured on FoodNetwork.com

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  • Things To Do
Officials say the watering schedule change will help minimize impact residents trying to use sidewalks in the evening, while also reducing issues with water pressure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch to start new irrigation schedule

Changes to Phase I Lakewood Ranch's watering schedule Jan. 1 will improve water pressure, sidewalk usage.

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  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Jason Ward Tasler

Jason Ward Tasler, of Bradenton passed away Thursday February 21, 2019 at the age of 45; he was born September 11, 1973 in West Lake Village, California.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The curtain is up on the 2014/2015 seasons. Stay tuned to YourObserver.com for future announcements.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2014
UPDATE: At a glance - 2014/2015 performing art seasons

Most performing arts seasons have been announced. But in case you missed it here's a little what the upcoming season will look like.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
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