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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2014
Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Katie Gilmore says repairs will last until early 2019.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2017
Manatee County makes water-wise investment

County starts repairs to Lake Manatee Dam.

  • East County
  • News
Austin Katz. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brett Morrow says "if you aren't innovating, you're disintegrating."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch businessman rides in rare air with his Inflata Park

Lakewood Ranch entrepreneur hopes to spread joy, and make money, with Jumpin Fun Inflata Park.

  • East County
  • Business
Michael White, 50, allegedly leaned toward the passenger window and pointed a handgun towards a deputy when he was pulled over Saturday.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 11, 2014
VIDEO: Suspect of several robberies arrested

Michael White of Sarasota was spotted in a vehicle matching the description of a car at a previous armed robbery.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Grandma Allison is a hybrid tea rose that was hybridized by Mallory in 2007 in honor of his grandmother. Many of the roses he hybridizes he names after important people in his life.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 25, 2012
Home & Garden: A Rosey Disposition

Ron Mallory's love for roses started in the late 1940s when victory gardens were all the rage.

  • Arts + Culture
Appalachian State offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil, a Braden River High alumnus, is projected to go on day three of the 2021 NFL Draft.  Photo courtesy Appalachian State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2021
Can you feel a draft?

Former Braden River High football star is preparing for the NFL Draft

  • East County
  • Sports
Pink flags donning Mote Marine Laboratory line the turtle's pathway.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 28, 2019
Turtle trackers hit the beach daily

Mote scientists and volunteers take to Sarasota and Manatee shores to look for turtle nests each day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking closed in mid-March until June 1.  It will closed again on Tuesday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2020
Longboat Key beach parking to close Tuesday

The closures will likely extend beyond the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite financial challenges, SANCA President and CEO Stephen Rodriguez is optimistic about Nathan Benderson Park's future.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2018
SANCA brainstorms operational changes

Intent on addressing concerns about Nathan Benderson Park’s profitability, SANCA leaders have a lengthy to-do list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 9, 2016
Founders Garden Club of Sarasota presents Flower Talk ‘Forever Green’

The luncheon featured a presentation by Mario Nievera, FASLA.

  • Black Tie
Patrons will have the options to dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. PDQ also offers catering services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2014
Top Stories - East County: September

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 13, 2019
PEL hosts rock and roll concert for Sarasota YMCA

Rocking the Roof for our Youth was hosted Jan. 13 at the home of John and Shelly Corey.

  • Black Tie
Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles wants to renovate the second floor of the historic Jordan House to be able to offer private meeting space  and small receptions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Our View: Let the vote stand

To one extent, it really doesn't come as a surprise. Longbeach Village residents flooded Longboat Key town commissioners with emails over the past weekend, begging commissioners to rescind their May 6 approval of the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub's site-plan amendment application.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
News Briefs 11.25.10

The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club last week announced its new wine room, the Wildwood Cellar.

  • East County
  • News
Amad Brayboy
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2014
Sidelines

Orioles to hold Birdland Golf Classic; Golf pro to hold fundraiser for GSJGA; Monsters LAX gears up for spring season; SASA accepting scholarship apps

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 1.28.16

Bullock pursues alternative funds for undergrounding; Final tally for red tide fish kills released; Voter registration deadline approaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: He's fine, he just looks unconscious

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The home at 394 S. Shore Drive  was built in 1954. It has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,236 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2021
Sapphire Shores home sells for $3.58 million

At $3.58 million, a home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Graduation rates have above 80% for two years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2018
Manatee schools graduation rate exceeds 80%

Superintendent applauds work of students, teachers and staff for the accomplishment.

  • East County
  • News
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