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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 6, 2012
Obituary: Jean Waterman Bender

Jean Waterman Bender from Longboat Key and formerly from Harrison, N.Y. died on January 2. She was 100.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Shannon Staub will retire Dec. 15, after 14 years served on the County Commission.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
Governor names Staub replacement

Attorney Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission today, filling the seat of Commissioner Shannon Staub, who is retiring next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Receptionist Jill Taylor greets guests.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2016
FDOT opens new operations center

The center is located on State Road 64 east of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 12, 2014
Former Sarasota resident to moderate Town Hall lecture

Riverview High grad and former CBS News anchor Sharyl Attkisson will moderate the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2014
Bridge openings questioned

The U.S. Coast Guard sets the hours of the New Pass Bridge and Longboat Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Raymond Kelly was New York City's longest serving police commissioner.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 10, 2014
VIDEO: Raymond Kelly applauds Sarasota Police strategy

Former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly praised community-based policing during a roundtable sponsored by the Ringling College Library Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Through the new building-permit system, contractors and citizens alike would have added access to construction data on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Longboat rolls out building-permit upgrade

The new system allows deeper access and a standardized approach to the process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Freedom, Braden River elementary schools to have new principals
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 16, 2024
Freedom, Braden River elementary schools to have new principals

The current principals are taking on new positions within the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 18, 2021
LaVerne Stellas nee Tountas

LaVerne Stellas nee Tountas, age 92, of Northfield, IL.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A bare-eyed cockatoo pecks at pumpkin seeds.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 26, 2021
Save Our Seabirds get birds into Halloween spirit

The season for everything pumpkin applies to birds, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This year's Lakewood Ranch High graduating class will have to wait one more day to graduate as the School District of Manatee County makes scheduling changes due to weather.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2022
School District of Manatee County makes graduation changes due to weather

The Lakewood Ranch High graduation moved to Saturday, and Braden River High's graduation is set earlier than previously scheduled.

  • East County
  • Schools
(Photo courtesy of Samantha Ponzillo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 24, 2022
JFCS of the Suncoast and food truck vendors raise funds for family

A food truck rally raised $10,000 for the Mendoza family on Aug. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2009
Obituary: Christine Bowman

Christine Bowman, 51, of Longboat Key and formerly of Crown Point, Ind., died Oct. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2009
Director of Instruction earns PGA certification

Rosedale Golf & Country Club Director of Instruction, Steve Whidden, has successfully completed the requirements for PGA certification in instruction.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2010
Manatee Hockey Club captures title

The Manatee County Hockey Club has secured the regular season title and will represent the Central Division in the Lightning Cup at 2 p.m., Feb. 28 at the St. Pete Times Forum.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Help name the bald eagle at Save Our Seabirds

A male bald eagle, found in Parrish, was brought to Save Our Searbirds for rehabilitation three months ago. After he was treated he was released, but he did not fly away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2010
School district preps for School Choice enrollment

The district's School Choice open enrollment period will run Jan. 19 through Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2010
Commission to consider dune restoration

At its regular workshop April 15, the commission will consider a budget transfer of $225,000 to help erosion on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: The After Party

The Sarasota Film Festival concludes April 17 with an after party at Ceviche.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2010
Pirates set to host summer hoops camp

Braden River High School will host its sixth annual summer basketball camp June 21 through July 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
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