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Mark Johns, chief deputy for Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office, said the pictometry technology makes it easier for his office to re-inspect homes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2019
View from above aids Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office

Pictometry becomes annual process to help Manatee County Property Appraiser deal with growth.

  • East County
  • News
The male wild turkey, also known as a gobbler or tom, will strut, fan out its tail and gobble to attract hens.  (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 16, 2021
Bird of the week: Wild turkey

Hunted to near extinction, their resurgence is a conservation success story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 17, 2021
Patterson Foundation receives national recognition for reading program

The Patterson Foundation's Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading was recognized as a Bright Spot for its program "This Book is Cool!."

  • Sarasota
  • News
BBC Key LLC and Ascentia Group will keep the 80-year-old Villa Am Meer house as the project’s clubhouse and community center. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2013
Developer proposes $60 million project

Sarasota developer Jay Tallman has plans to build one of the first two new luxury residential condominium projects on Longboat Key since 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2016
Sarasota Chamber leader resigns after 40-year career

Steve Queior has led the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce since late 2003.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta testing gets under the surface

After more than 100 mini reefs have been installed, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to examine their effectiveness.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: May 21

Danielle Dupont captured this beautiful waterfront off Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Willis Smith's Angel Ortiz and Nathan Carr say Waterside Place is on schedule to be finished by next spring.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 16, 2020
Another Waterside Place milestone by Willis Smith in Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith caps Waterside Place roofs as it heads for a spring completion in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 18

Mary Ann Tygh Parks captured this butterfly on a spring afternoon in Myakka State Park.

  • Sarasota
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Brianna Schepers, a sophomore in the Braden River High School JV winter guard, uses a rifle during the guard's "Little Sparrow" performance. Courtesy photo by Chris Stratford.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 14, 2021
Winter guards earn medals in east Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools win awards at Federation of Colorguards Circuit State Championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 22, 2011
SCORES: Mustangs post impressive showing at Southside Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team finished 6-1 at the Southside Duals Dec. 16-17 at Dixie Hollins High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karen and Mike Gardiner, Duane and Karen Compton, Phyllis Moore and Kit Torchia
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 6, 2020
Celebrations packed in

At Christ Church of Longboat Key, a philanthropy group took time to celebrate themselves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emelia and Teddie Emerick visited the mural with their parents.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 13, 2021
Downtown crosswalks get the rainbow treatment

Project PRIDE SRQ has finished a rainbow street mural in downtown Sarasota after a year of preparation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emergency workers remained on the scene of the gas leak just before noon on Monday, but Beneva Road reopened to traffic shortly after.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2020
Beneva Road reopens after gas leak north of Fruitville Road

Beneva Road closed shortly before 10 a.m. today as crews responded to a gas leak near Circus Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
Education Center celebrates 35 years with a party

The education center invited a few friends to enjoy an in-person concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zander, 5, Tara, Roger and Kian Ley, 8 at the 2014 Holiday Night of Lights
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Night of Lights

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2017
Record run in Lakewood Ranch

Annual fundraising run in Lakewood Ranch has record participation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
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