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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
News Briefs 07.01.10

Unexpected problems encountered during the waterline work at the Palm Avenue parking garage has delayed for the fourth time the re-opening of a northbound traffic lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Phillips said any Longboat residents who haven't attended Freedom Fest will be hooked once they attend.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Phillips named Freedom Fest grand marshal

Phillips, who has lived on Longboat Key since 1998, is the assistant to the town manager, president of the Garden Club and is involved in various other Longboat organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seth Shamrock. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Seth Shamrock

The Lakewood Ranch High rising senior is rated by Kohl's Snapping as a four-star long snapper.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arlington Park residents appeared at a September City Commission meeting to show their opposition to proposed changes to zoning regulations in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2019
Arlington Park pushes for neighborhood plan

After residents complained about two proposals to increase density in and around the neighborhood, they're asking the city to produce a long-term plan for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The tall tree that hosted bald eagles in the front of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church fell as Hurricane Ian passed through Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian topples host tree for popular bald eagles' nest in Lakewood Ranch

Eagles made the tall tree in front of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church home for years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 2, 2015
Troubled South Trail building sees new life

A new owner is planning to demolish the partially-built structure at 4420 S. Tamiami Trail, following a $685,000 purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
La Musica Artistic Director (and violinist) Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
  • By Su Byron |
  • March 27, 2019
La Musica International Chamber Festival invites locals to join the conversation

La Musica International Chamber Festival asks audiences to jump into a musical discussion where new voices are always welcome.

  • Arts + Culture
Kristie Teal, development and event manager for Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, checks out a butterfly as it escapes.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 18, 2022
Butterfly release in Lakewood Ranch honors those battling cancer and their caregivers

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation hosted the event to raise nonmedical financial aid for patients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
DeLisi family holds 26th reunion at Casa del Mar

The nine granddaughters of Vince and Marie DeLisi have gone in different directions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 27, 2018
Longboat Library hosts L'Art Festival

Local authors, painters, photographers and others showed off their work on Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bayfront Park playground was closed to the public indefinitely in March due to public safety issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2014
Bayfront Park playground reopens

The playground at Bayfront Park has reopened today following a closure for repairs that lasted more than four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Giselle Ucciferri, Bradenton's Megan Yost, east Bradenton's Corina Geiger and Summerfield's Betsy Young are honored during the half time of Lakewood Ranch High School's pink out football game.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2021
In-person Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk returns

Afflicted Lakewood Ranch residents look forward to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Gene Witt Elementary Principal David Marshall
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 14, 2019
School Board of Manatee County votes to renovate Gene Witt

Gene Witt Elementary School will undergo a complete renovation rather than replacement.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Supervisor Michelle Patterson said building reserves for road repairs will prevent larger assessments for those repairs in future years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2017
Heritage Harbour votes to build reserves

Supervisors raise fees to cover future road, irrigation repairs

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2021
St. Armands group revises public restroom plan

St. Armands Business Improvement District is working to place a temporary bathroom facility in St. Armands Circle Park. Could a carousel follow?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Kompothecras, one of the seven main cast members on "Siesta Key," was recently criticized for being linked to potential animal abusers.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 31, 2017
‘Siesta Key’ premiere event canceled after outrage over animal cruelty allegations

Ticket purchasers were alerted July 30 that the red-carpet event was canceled due to "unanticipated events" — just days after connections emerged online between a cast member and potential animal abusers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East County's Virginia Bell has been reunited with Spanky.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 17, 2020
Chip helps Spanky return to Bradenton home after six years

Shih tzu returned to Bradenton home after being most for six years.

  • East County
  • News
The Bay Sarasota plans to hold public meetings with more detailed plans later this month.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Bayfront group continues to refine plans

The Bay Sarasota is preparing to finalize a proposal for renovating the bayfront in advance of a September presentation to city officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vincent Ellis, Larry DeRosa and Judy Brombolich are among the Van Wezel’s 500 volunteer ushers. With a combined 45 years of service between them, the ushers say they enjoy being a part of the arts organization.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2017
Van Wezel ushers share devotion to volunteerism

Three volunteer ushers at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall reveal what it takes to keep things running smoothly at the iconic bayfront venue.

  • Arts + Culture
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