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The proposed cell tower site was located at the front of the River Club Golf Club property, just north of the parking lot, in an open area adjacent to the  pump station.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Manatee County wins cell tower case

A judge has ruled that Manatee County was OK to deny a cell tower application within River Club more than five years ago.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2010
Chamber to feature small businesses, big events

Every year, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce mixes business with pleasure during Small Business Week, when members come together for seminars and socials and to honor small businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
With the help of the Lakewood Ranch resident Cindy Williams, Jules Touch Hair Salon co-owner Sophorn Touch, stylist Annette Violante and co-owner Julie Kramer will host a cut-a-thon April 15 to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2012
Stylists unite for common cause

Jules Touch Hair Salon in San Marco Plaza will hold a cut-a-thon and raffle from noon to 4 p.m. April 15, to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David H. Littleton and Christopher Joel Onken star in "Northside Hollow." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 31, 2018
Urbanite's 'Northside Hollow' forgoes clichés to create a strong character study

A trapped miner endures a dark night of the soul in “Northside Hollow” at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chapin
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2014
Sidelines

Pair of Mustangs win individual golds; Bulldogs win division championship; Mustangs coach notches 100th win

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Jeff Fusco
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2016
On the Road Again with Hymn For Her

For this local rock band, home is wherever they park their Airstream.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2014
Biter buys downtown parcel

Jesse Biter purchased a property on Second Street in downtown Sarasota, representing another step toward the entrepreneur's plan for a 10-story apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Rummage sale a success

Rummage sale a success

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School teacher Greg McGrew has taken top honors from a state technology organization.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2011
Ranch educator honored

A Lakewood Ranch High School teacher has been named Manufacturing Secondary Educator of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
Verier-Dunn says she’s excited to not only work in the studio but give talks about movement and the artistic process in museum classrooms. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
Moving Ethos dance company gets a home for expression at The Ringling

The contemporary dance group will kick off its new residency with The Ringling at Ringling Underground Nov. 1.

  • Arts + Culture
Weldon Frost was a prolific writer of letters to the editor.
  • By Weldon Frost | Contributor |
  • July 7, 2017
Weldon Frost led adventurous, loving life

Memorial for "The last gentleman of Longboat' planned for the fall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 5, 2012
March 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: In hot water

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • April 18, 2018
The give and take of care giving

Life life lessons for giving, and receiving, care when you're unable to function as normal.

  • Health
Sarasota County can expect to see the effects from Hurricane Irma as early as Friday evening.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota County prepares as Hurricane Irma approaches

County staff are pooling resources and monitoring the storm to keep residents informed on what steps they should be taking. For now, the message is just to be prepared.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pat and Bill Kopcsak still enjoy telling a story of incredible kindness that allowed them to have a wonderful Christmas in 1976.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couple tells Christmas story of kindness

Hitting a cow and damaged car doesn't stop a wonderful Christmas for Lakewood Ranch couple.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2009
Tax rate could decrease

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' recommended budget for fiscal year 2009-10 will suggest a millage rate of 1.4934 mills, lower than the current 1.5 millage rate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 5, 2009
River Club resident pens thriller

Karen Rose released her 10th novel, "I Can See You," Aug. 5. She'll host her first book signing Saturday in Altamonte Springs.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'

Prejudice and pride in the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe's latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
In the last three years, the district has cut $46 million from its operating budget and needs to cut at least an additional $11.16 million this year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Number Crunch

Superintendent Tim McGonegal is working on a budget that would include about $14 million in cuts.

  • East County
  • News
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