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A “smart ball” — which uses a sensor to identify locations where corrosion may be affecting the pipe, which are then confirmed using ultrasonic testing — was recently used to test the pipe.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2016
Report: Longboat wastewater pipe has longer lifespan

The island’s sole sewage forcemain to Manatee County has at least 20 more years of use, according to a study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rosedale Golf & Country Club resident Rae Ann Darling Reed ran her first marathon in 1995.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
Going the distance, again

Rosedale resident has run 25 marathons and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.

  • East County
  • Sports
Deanna Murchie and Susan Giroux show the new dog kennels they have added to their Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch site in Myakka City. Could the county benefit from a public-private partnership with the nonprofit?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 30, 2021
Manatee County should slow down on building new animal shelter

If Bishop Animal Shelter donation comes to fruition in Bradenton, Manatee County might not need to build a new shelter.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dressed in a costume she put together, 10-year-old Alyssa Trompke, of Bradenton, colors a Christmas craft.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 5, 2015
Living Lord Lutheran recreates Biblical city

The church hosted its annual 'Night in Jerusalem' event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Boy Willie (Earley Dean), Lymon (Michael Mendez) and Doaker (Henri Watkins) face off over the piano, a family heirloom. Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2017
Theater review: 'The Piano Lesson'

August Wilson’s 'The Piano Lesson' summons the spirits of a bloody past at West Coast Black Theater Troupe.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Declan Hudson, an All-American cheerleader from Braden River High School, is thrilled to visit Hawaii for the first time to honor veterans. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 20, 2021
Braden River High cheerleader performs in 80th anniversary Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

After being named an All-American Cheerleader, Declan Hudson participated in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade.

  • East County
  • Schools
Raccoons are nocturnal but can be active during the day: A mother raccoon out with her kits is likely teaching them how to forage.  (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 3, 2022
Raccoons are handy, adaptable

There's no masking this mammal's role in the state's habitat.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission has operated with six commissioners since Ed Zunz officially resigned on March 22.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 9, 2021
Three people apply for vacant District 5 Town Commission seat

The seat has sat vacant since March 22 when Ed Zunz's officially resigned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Logan Marshall-Greene in "Upgrade." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2020
Binge Blog: Sorry, I can't let them win

"Upgrade" and "Terriers" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department Narcotics Unit raided Snack’s Grocery in Newtown earlier this year, during which they discovered a gun and 395 packages of “spice.”
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 1, 2014
VIDEO: Designer drug raids continue in Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department has conducted four search warrants on grocery stores and gas stations since June, with the latest operation at King's Meat Market yielding 12 packages of illegal 'spice,' $1,860 in cash and a 12-gauge shotgun.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • July 3, 2012
Introducing: Carmel Café & Wine Bar

Introducing: Carmel Café & Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
Save Our Seabirds fundraiser doubles as birthday celebration

Save Our Seabirds supporter Sara Sinaiko hosted the event as a birthday fundraiser July 25 at Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carole J. Bufford performs 'Come Together: When the '60s Met the '70s.' Photo by Sarah Haley
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 24, 2019
‘Come Together: When the ’60s Met the ’70s’ delivers first-rate music

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production cleverly avoids formulaic nostalgia.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
One witness said the car was traveling about 30 mph when it came over the bushes and somehow avoided southbound traffic before taking aim at the statue’s legs.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Car crashes into 'Unconditional Surrender' statue

A white Mercedes Benz jumped the curb on U.S. 41 and headed northbound into southbound traffic before crashing into the statue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Animal Network Inc. President Pam Freni and Kassandra Zess-Pagel, vice president of Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, are pictured with 13-year-old Oreo. They say the current Animal Services building is in disrepair.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2019
A funding drive begins for Animal Network, with help from Manatee Community Foundation

The Manatee County nonprofit hopes to help the county fund a new animal shelter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Passenger traffic at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport rose in July as compared to June, but still remains down year over year.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 27, 2020
Boston service coming to SRQ in November

Allegiant will begin offering twice weekly service, adding 22nd destination.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2021
Casey Key property ties for highest-priced area sale

3.7 acre compound sells for $16.5 million, equalling price of Longboat Key's Serenissima.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Badger Bob's Services Team |
  • May 27, 2021
Let’s Get SEER-ious

Understanding the SEER rating for your A/C

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Lesley Aulds does push ups on a giant tire at Greenbrook's Adventure Park.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 19, 2020
East County resident encourages people to stay fit, stay healthy

East Bradenton man focuses on fellowship and accountability to stay fit.

  • Health
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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