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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2019
Office, parking lot plan moves ahead on Longboat

Planning & Zoning Board approve 98-parking spots, 300-square foot office on GMD for employees, patrons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Subcontractor John Philpot, better known as "Flip," installs racks and other equipment required by the new P25 radio system at the radio tower off 59th Avenue East, in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee County touts new tower power

Better technology will aid emergency communication efforts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Now, we have an app for that!

Now, you can get all your Observer news - on the go.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Les and Pam McCurdy
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
Comedy Central: McCurdy's set to open June 11

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre owner Les McCurdy says despite the pain of moving his business, he made the right choice. Now it's time to let the laughs begin.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: Sports

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Seed (left) presents the literal big check in the amount of $10 million to SPAC Foundation Board Chairman Jim Travers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 24, 2023
SPAC Foundation receives $10 million gift

A foundation operated by a Canadian businessman with a seasonal home on Longboat Key is helping fund the architectural design phase for the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 2, 2022
Red tide returns to southern Sarasota beaches

Low to medium levels of red tide were detected at seven beaches in South County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County staff says the LDC in its current form deters redevelopment and discourages economic development, and is complicated to navigate and implement.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2013
County revises land development code

The pubic can comment on the revised LDC until Dec. 23.

  • East County
  • News
The front of 5134 Bunyan St. is a neon tree wonderland.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 23, 2019
Sarasota shines through the holiday season

Sarasota has no shortage of festival holiday homes, here are some of our favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup: Week eight
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2022
High school football roundup: Week eight

Several Sarasota-Bradenton area teams suffered important losses, but The Out-of-Door Academy remained undefeated.

  • East County
  • Sports
Geoff O'Quinn and Anita Isenberg. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2021
Another project in the books for Lakewood Ranch resident

River Walk resident builds and donates little library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Founder of Elite Family Care, Debra Fortosis, takes a break from arranging nanny and sitter services.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Winner: Elite Family Care

Elite Family Care, founded by Debra Fortosis, provides nanny and babysitter services to local and visiting families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Horseback riders from Panther Ridge and the Concession show their opposition to a land use amendment that would add 15 single-family homes near the entrance to the Concession.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 4, 2021
Concession and Panther Ridge residents protest pending development in east Manatee County

About 25 people protested a pending amendment to add homes near the entrance to the Concession in east Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • By Good Life Healing Center |
  • September 9, 2021
We All Want to Live the Good Life

Feel Like Yourself Again.

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A car is suspended in the air for maintenance at Christian Brothers Automotive. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 12, 2022
Faith-based automotive repair franchise comes to Lakewood Ranch area

The franchise owner says he wants to bring more transparency to auto repair.

  • East County
  • Business
The four candidates spoke about major issues such as homelessness and affordable housing at Monday's forum.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2015
Commission candidates discuss party politics

At a neighborhood association forum Monday night, the four candidates vying for two open Sarasota City Commission talked about the partisan element of the nonpartisan race.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Key Club, town take appeal to the 2nd District court

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town are asking an appeals court to overturn a recent ruling that quashed the development order for the Key Club's proposed $400 million Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
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Paloma has become Hanna Hornung's best polo horse, along with being a best friend.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 19, 2022
Fast company for Lakewood Ranch teen at the Sarasota Polo Club

Lakewood Ranch 13-year-old gallops into the spotlight against the best at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2023
Public invited to comment in SPD accreditation program

The Sarasota Police Department will undergo examination by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jose Escobar, of Bradenton, shows off his early Christmas present.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2015
Salvation Army of Manatee County distributes gifts to families

The organization collected thousands of toys through its Angel Tree program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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