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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 9, 2018
Movie review: 'I, Tonya'

A scathingly funny script and snappy scoring contribute to "I, Tonya"'s success.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 23, 2016
Barwin overshoots on guns

In the wake of incidents like the Orlando massacre, government officials can’t resist the urge to do something. But they always want to intervene in ways that restrict your liberty.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Initial budget projection works with 3% increase in Longboat Key'   s property values.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 17, 2017
Longboat Key estimates 2017-18 revenue at $15.56 million

Initial budget projection works with 3% increase in Key's property values.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One Palm is one of a handful of buildings that will be added to the area around South Palm Avenue in the near future.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Downtown residents work past construction roadblocks

As construction activity increases in the heart of the city, Palm Avenue residents were troubled by unannounced street closures — and want to avoid repeating the ordeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mia Vazquez turned 1 year old July 10.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 27, 2015
Your Towns

First birthday bash; Laverne and Shirley and designer revamps home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2015
Lift station costs exceed $30 million

The Sarasota City Commission will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss the long-delayed Lift Station 87 project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Asher Renick, pictured at 10-days old, rests between the wing tattoos on his father, Mark's, back. This image has gained worldwide attention.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2015
Manatee County photographer captures ' poo heard round the world'

Asher and Mark Resnick's image has garnered international media attention.

  • East County
  • News
FDOT Secretary Jim Boxold presents staffing changes and other updates to the FTC board. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2015
FDOT stops in Lakewood Ranch

State leaders in transportation landed in Manatee County last week to look at the area’s infrastructure system, in which legislators agreed to invest more than $80 million last year.

  • East County
  • News
Roger Pettingell has sold 95 properties priced at $1 million or more over the past five years. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Pettingell ranks No. 1 for third year in a row

Coldwell Banker's Roger Pettingell sold $67 million worth of real estate in 2014, more than any local agent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Possible improvements could include better crosswalks, sidewalks and landscaping in Burns Square.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 4, 2013
Property owner proposes DID expansion to Burns Square

The move would mean Burns Square property owners would be taxed an additional 2 mills to fund capital improvements such as better landscaping and lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Lone Ranger" is playing in theaters now.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 5, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Lone Ranger'

Aside from being way too long, convoluted and kitschy, 'The Lone Ranger' has moments of sheer brilliance, which keep it afloat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
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Nathan Benderson Park earns state planning award; MPO seeks public input

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2014
Rosemary development projects move forward

The city is continuing its efforts to revitalize the Rosemary District by approving two proposals to help develop the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo The Big Pass shoal has grown by more than 3 million cubic yards of sand in the last decade, bringing its total volume to 23.3 million cubic yards, according to U.S. Army Corps data and models released last week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 25, 2014
Army Corps releases Big Pass dredge study

Conclusions in the draft version of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' study on the potential dredging of Big Pass support the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Crew men's varsity 8+ boat earned a bid to this year's USRowing Youth National Championships, where it will seek to defend its national title. Photo courtesy of Lisa Worthy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Nathan Benderson Park to host 2015 championships

Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates announced today that Nathan Benderson Park has been chosen to host the 19th annual USRowing Youth National Championships, which will be held June 12 to June 14, 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The ATMS system includes the installation of 112 miles of fiber optic cables along regional roads.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 24, 2014
County looks to reboot U.S. 41 signal timing

County traffic engineers have taken to the streets to find out how to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent motorists from having to stop multiple times for red lights.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 27, 2014
Neighborhood pushes for parkland purchase

Residents of Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores want the county to buy a property to turn it into a new neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tyler Dunn, Regina Ladron DeGuevara, Nyrdia Bonnaire Fils and Chase Matilla
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 25, 2024
Plymouth Harbor employees and their children receive $30K in scholarships

The Doyle Scholarships continue the legacy of late Plymouth Harbor residents Bernard and Mildred Doyle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High rising senior kicker Brunno Reus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Brunno Reus

The Braden River High rising junior kicker received a DI offer from Louisiana-Monroe on July 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Small plane crashes in eastern Manatee County
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 23, 2025
Small plane crashes in eastern Manatee County

First responders called to Bald Eagle Airfield along State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
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