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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Griffin to be featured contributor in new read

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin is a featured contributor in the upcoming release from Oceanview Publishing, "Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Business Observer

Rusty Chinnis Contractors hires new project manager; The Lazy Lobster now open for summer hours

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 1, 2012
June 1: Daily Headlines Video

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 7, 2012
FEB. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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The new Publix is set to open by December 2012. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 7, 2012
Commission approves Publix plans

The commission approved three outline development plans and a site-plan amendment related to the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board today met for their agenda review meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2012
IDA considers staff expenditure changes

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today considered changes to how much money staff can spend, in certain situations, without specific board approval.

  • East County
  • News
Hearing-impaired audience members of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center can take advantage of a new hearing loop system this season.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
City installs hearing system at Van Wezel

Sertoma Sarasota paid for the installation of a new hearing loop system that allows sound to be transmitted to directly into a hearing aid or cochlear implant.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2011
IDA approves positions, website

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today approved plans to hire several part-time employees and to create a new governance website.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch CERT Paramedic Nina McCabe and Manatee County Paramedic Lt. Dave Byington, right, demonstrate backboard procedures for neck and back injuries on new CERT member Robert McCabe, center. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 29, 2011
County's Department of Emergency Management trains East County CERT teams

Community Emergency Response Teams from Lakewood Ranch, Heritage Harbour and University Park recently participated in a county-sponsored training event.

  • East County
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Tim McGonegal is working on a new budget recommendation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2011
Superintendent's contract extended

The Manatee County School Board on Monday extended Superintendent Tim McGonegal's contract through 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Plaza Hotel had been proposed for this lot at South Palm Avenue and Alderman Street.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 15, 2010
Commission to debate Palm Avenue zoning

A group of residents wants to create a new zoning district in their neighborhood to prevent certain kinds of commercial development.

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Students from the Sarasota Ballet School performed Sept. 16 at Studio 20's first unveiling.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2010
FRIDAY BEST BET: Studio 20's open house

Sarasota Ballet hosts a free open house tonight at its new Lemon Avenue dance studio.

  • Arts + Culture
Tim Mulqueen assumed the role of Lakewood Ranch's director of sports in January.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2011
Ranch announces first event for sports complex

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. has secured its first major sporting event at its new sports complex in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners approved a staff recommendation to demolish unoccupied county buildings on Cattleman Road in August.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to hold planning workshop

Commissioners will discuss the future of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facilities March 20.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2012
Financing stalled on maintenance facility

Financing for Lakewood Ranch's new maintenance facility has been stalled until the Inter-District Authority secures completes the permitting process.

  • East County
  • News
Minnie Mouse poses with Juan Luis Torres II
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Standout siblings climb ranks

Longboat Key Club & Resort banquet chef Juan Luis Torres and his wife, Lisa, have exciting family news to share.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Obituary: Walter Kellis

Walter Kellis, of Sarasota, formerly of New York City, died Dec. 15. He was 97.

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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Planning Board OKs Ringling Walmart

The site plan for the 97,000-square-foot supercenter was approved 3-2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeff Mayers has instigated landscaping changes throughout the property, including new, bright red geraniums at entrances.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 7, 2013
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jeff Mayers

Learn five little-known facts about the Longboat Key Club & Resort's new general manager.

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  • Neighbors
Carol Probstfield. Courtesy
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
SCF trustees name new interim president

State College of Florida trustees named Carol Probstfield, the school's vice president of business and administrative services, as interim president.

  • East County
  • News
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