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Abby Lindecamp. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 19, 2019
Port Manatee hires deputy director

Abby Lindecamp will fill the newly created position.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 18, 2018
First Presbyterian sends off preschool grads

Thirty children graduated from First Presbyterian Preschool on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney senior Pat Heuler pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits and five walks while striking out eight.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2013
Cougars quiet the Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High senior left-hander Pat Heuler did exactly what he needed to do.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Tennis Center Director Kay Thayer hopes the Town Commission considers upgrades for the facility.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
Tennis Center study calls for upgrades

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for the public tennis facility this spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Off-duty officers are providing three hours of dedicated patrol, in addition to usual patrols by the sheriff's office, per district weekly, according to the contract.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2012
Extra sheriff patrols start in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies have begun targeting speeders in Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 2, as per a contract with the districts.

  • East County
  • News
Katie Kandel, a fourth grade teacher at Freedom Elementary School, is shocked to receive so many donations. She received 11 packages just two days after posting her list to the Adopt a Manatee County Teacher page. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch community donates supplies to teachers

Community shows support for teachers with donations of classroom and cleaning supplies.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota pitcher Brittany Bendel and her Sailors teammates will open the Sarasota Spring Slam at 3 p.m. March 18 versus Tampa Alonso.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Opera has performed at Selby Botanical Gardens as a live-performance option.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 11, 2021
Let the music play!

The pandemic was disconcerting. But area music groups wouldn’t be silenced.

  • Arts + Culture
David Johnson submitted this photo, taken in the surf off Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key

David Johnson submitted this photo, taken in the surf off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
MK Equity and ARS Architecture want to bring an “original, artistic” design to the 1335 Second St. condo project.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Developer plans Second Street condo

A proposed ten-story condominium is part of a growing number of residential projects in the downtown core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has been vacant for several years, but a developer's proposal would create a large mixed-use project on the city-owned land.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Developer proposes mixed-use project in Rosemary District

The only response to a city-issued invitation to create a 'catalyst project' along Boulevard of the Arts, the proposal features residential, commercial and theater space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed 43-space public lot would be located on the old sheriff's office site. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 14, 2020
New public parking lot may be added to south Siesta Key

Sarasota County Planning Commissioners approved a plan to turn county-owned property into 43 public parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Barbara Banks Photography
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • May 14, 2014
Just Married: Gregory Cohen and Lauren Turner

Gregory Cohen and Lauren Turner were married March 29, at First Presbyterian Church.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Visit YourObserver.com Saturday for an update on Friday night's games.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 26, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 26

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Largo, Riverview at Sarasota, ODA vs. First Baptist Academy and Booker vs. Trinity Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Attorney David Persson discussed town functions with Chuck Fuller at last year's Citizens Academy of Government.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2010
Registration open for LBK Citizens Academy of Government

The four-session class takes place Wednesdays beginning Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ODA senior Lisa Hoffman drives to the hoop in the first half. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 10, 2015
ODA's playoff run ends prematurely Fort Myers

Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball coach Jamie Roberts expects ODA to return to the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 1, 2019
APRIL FOOLS: Longboat coyotes found to be rare, refined breed

The coyotes that have been roaming the golf courses and beach are more tame than other coyote breeds, research shows.

  • April Fools
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Manatee stays firm on sign ordinance

Manatee County says Lakewood Ranch Little League must conform advertising signs to code.

  • East County
  • News
Aerialists from Nock Productions performed throughout the night.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 22, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival wraps with outdoor lounge party

The 20th annual Sarasota Film Festival came to a close April 21 with a party that transformed Five Points Park into an outdoor nightclub.

  • Arts + Culture
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