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Oak Park School student Aaron Howell gives a high-five to The Oriole Bird during a special workout with the Orioles Friday.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 16, 2018
Orioles hit a home run with Oak Park School students

Former and current players played alongside students with special needs in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Contractors slow traffic as they complete work on Rye Road. Improvements include widening of the travel lanes and the addition of bicycle lanes and paved shoulder.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Manatee County's Rye Road project might need additional time

Manatee County's Rye Road project might need additional time

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 17, 2019
In 'Official Secrets,' the air of suspense is thick

Like you don't want to know about most chilling thrillers, the film is based on a true story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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(From left to right): Isaac Brownman, Allen Parsons and Tom Harmer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Manatee East dominates district All-Star tourney

Manatee East Little League captured District 26 titles in the 9-10, 10-11 and 11-12 age divisions.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
News Briefs

County bans space-saving in public lots

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Adam Sandler as Howard, a small-time jeweler prone to making bad choices in his desire to get ahead.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 30, 2019
'Uncut Gems' a dazzling tale of deluded desperation

Adam Sandler brilliant as stridently self-defeating lead character

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Cara Cara Loop.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 24, 2013
Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday night, after he trespassed a home and slept inside overnight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 10, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. The Standing With Our Fallen a 9/11 Fifteen Year Commemoration will take place at Patriot Plaza.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 1, 2016
Service will remember lives lost on 9/11

A 15-year commemoration will allow attendees to adopt a fallen victim of the attack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2018
More housing planned for Honore Avenue

Manatee County Commission now to consider 600-home project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 24, 2018
Making waves

For the 20th consecutive year, Cannons Marine has been named to the Grady-White Admiral’s Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tony Revolori and Saoirse Ronan in "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2020
Hinge Blog: Keep your hands off my lobby boy!

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Wedding Crashers" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is selling his "Rambling River Retreat" home at 12709 Upper Manatee River Road in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2019
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band musician sells home along the Manatee River

Former Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member John McEuen says it's time to part with his "Rambling River Retreat" in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Riverview High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory versus Sarasota Oct. 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2015
Local rivals Serve up a Cure

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 in their annual Pink Match Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 23, 2020
Longboat honors retiring police chief

Pete Cumming has worked for the Longboat Key Police Department since March 2008.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nick Jones is FST’s lighting designer. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2019
FST lighting designer illuminates backstage life

Nick Jones shares the thinking behind his work on Florida Studio Theatre’s “Bright Star” and other area productions.

  • Arts + Culture
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