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With Hurricane Irma approaching, lines for gas were long in Manatee and Sarasota counties on Tuesday.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2017
Manatee County clerk warns to protect important documents

Either store them in a safe place or take them with you when evacuating.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 15, 2016
Raise the Roof Party celebrates Amazing Raise participants

Attendees enjoy a night of food, dance and fundraising benefiting the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARRC)

  • Black Tie
Mark Resnick from Sophie’s at Saks Fifth Avenue listens to Al Benincasa.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 9, 2015
Businesses steal the scene at Hob Nob

Local businesses enjoyed an evening in the spotlight at the 14th annual Hob Nob hosted by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Thursday at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 6, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

In Michael's Memory; Fencing fanatics

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
MTI takes top awards

The Manatee Technical Institute Postsecondary Chapter of HOSA, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America, dominated the Postsecondary-Collegiate Division at the HOSA State Leadership Conference April 3 through April 6, in Lake Buena Vista.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Harbor58 plans to build villas to temporarily house individuals aging out of foster care to help transition them to successfully living on their own.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 4, 2023
Lakewood Ranch nonprofit works to build housing for foster youth

Harbor58 plans to build six villas to provide temporary housing for individuals aging out of foster care.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2010
Bird Key lot tops sales for final week of July

Terry and Mariann Moss, of West Des Moines, Iowa, sold the vacant, waterfront lot at 223 Robin Drive, on Bird Key to Leon and Kathie Pokoik, 571 Putter Lane, for $1,995,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Cops Corner

April 26 Natural setting 3:23 p.m. - 700 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A naked woman was spotted near a pond. The police report states, "Naked F by pond in corner by cluster of palm trees."

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS - 'Boot-scootin' Boogie' March 24, 2002, 9:01 a.m. 500 block of Cutter Lane. Public Service. Subject said his neighbor blasted country music all night long. Subject said he hates country music and his neighbor knows it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lynn Meder is the owner of Uniquely Yours in Myakka City.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 13, 2023
Jewelry store Uniquely Yours opens in Myakka City

The shop sells handcrafted jewelry, hats, bird feeders and anything owner Lynn Meder is inspired to create.

  • East County
  • Business
For 21 years, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, coastal expert and director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, has ranked America’s finest beaches in his annual Top 10 Beach List.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 25, 2012
Year in review: April 2012, 'Nathan Benderson: 'The aftereffect of No. 1'

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 27, 2009
My View

The $100 million high school

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 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
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 29, 2012
Update: Lakewood Ranch woman found

Brittany Ormsby, of Lakewood Ranch, was located last night in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Taylor Morrison employees gathered together for a groundbreaking ceremony for Esplanade’s new amenities center May 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Esplanade Groundbreaking Ceremony

More than 60 Taylor Morrison employees, future residents and community members celebrated the future opening of Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's amenities center during a groundbreaking ceremony May 16. Esplanade, which opened at the end of January, already has sold 46 homes at an average sales price of $345,000 with homes starting at $212,000. For more information visit www.taylormorrison.com.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2011
Kids golf for free at Stoneybrook

Stoneybroook Golf Club is letting kids play for free, as a way to keep kids active this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2011
County commissioners to meet

The regularly scheduled Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting will start at 9 a.m., Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
Tryout dates announced for BRSC competitive teams

The Braden River Soccer Club will host tryouts for its competitive teams from May 31 through June 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK It's a toss up

Alan Rosenstein prepares to return the ball over the net to his son, Josh, during a tennis game Monday, Feb. 21, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center. The Rosensteins are visiting William and Selma Tucker, who live on Longboat Key during part of the season. The Tuckers are Alan Rosenstein's in-laws and Josh Rosenstein's grandparents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Visiting family goes fishin'

Henry, Sam, Ivy-Reese and Amaya Kriser, grandchildren of Dan and Vicki Kriser, had a successful day of fishing recently near Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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