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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 7

A look at our favorite events this week

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Craig Pittman signs books for the crowd at the Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 10, 2022
Literary Society of Waterlefe's annual luncheon helps open a new chapter in literacy education

The Literacy Society of Waterlefe hosted its 13th annual luncheon with guest speaker Craig Pittman.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new guidelines will steer trucks toward major roads and away from neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
City settles on truck route compromise

Despite resident concerns about large trucks driving through neighborhoods, the city won't actually enforce new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ed Brodsky
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 14, 2010
Lightning to strike at championships

The Lakewood Ranch Swim Association will send six swimmers to the Florida Swimming 2010 Long Course Junior Olympic Championships July 15-18 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 19, 2019
Three Sarasota teens killed in Ringling Causeway crash, police say

Victims were two brothers, 19 and 17 years of age, and a 15-year-old girl.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In total, the group is examining the future of about 75 acres of bayfront land, more than half of which is owned by the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 30, 2014
Bayfront group seeks consensus

As it works to produce a new vision for developing waterfront land near the Van Wezel, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is generating broader citizen feedback to its initial findings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The resident only parking system would apply only to Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2020
Resident parking on the agenda for Longboat's Monday meeting

At least four commissioners expected to return to Town Hall for the first time since March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Protesters clap and cheer at the end of a press conference to wrap up a protest against the possibility of increased abortion restrictions in Manatee County at a commission meeting Tuesday.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 27, 2021
Abortion-rights activists protest attempts to add abortion restrictions in Manatee County

Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher raised the idea of tightening local abortion restrictions at a June commission meeting.

  • East County
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2022
Kitty Michael International Invitational draws golfers to Longboat Key Club

More than 100 golfers played at the club from May 2-6 in the amateur tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl McGrew
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 10, 2015
Seabreeze administrators move to East County

Attention, Gullet and McNeal elementary students and parents: Meet your new principals.

  • East County
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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 21, 2017
Longboat officials putt to fund emergency services

Resort at Longboat Key Club gave Longboat's emergency services $15,000 at Saturday's putting challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
DID board members have signaled an interest in pursuing additional capital improvement projects after the tree lighting is installed.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2020
City approves downtown tree lights

Despite some questions about the choice to prioritize the project, the Downtown Improvement District is moving forward with plans to install additional permanent lighting.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Beach House construction makes splash for neighbor

Longboat Key police have been called four times to the 22-unit condominium about a resident and his noise complaints.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
Destination: Historic Arcadia

Historic downtown Arcadia is a gem for antique shopping - its main draw. If you've been saving it for a rainy day, now's your time to mosey to this charming, sleepy town.

  • Arts + Culture
Meg Hausberg, The Circus Arts Conservatory Founder Dolly Jacobs and Joyce Wartinbee
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2019
Christ Church serves tea and Circus Arts Conservatory lesson

About 70 Christ Church women listened to Dolly Jacobs talk about The Circus Arts Conservatory Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The School District of Manatee County has wired buses with WiFi to send out to community centers and churches throughout the county to provide internet access to students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 8, 2020
Buses bring hotspots to students in Manatee County

School District of Manatee County buses to provide WiFi for students

  • East County
  • News
Key Niners President Debbie Rand, Bonnie Chisling and Shelly Lazarus
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2019
Key Niners toast to new members

The women's golf group welcomed their new members at a brunch on Jan. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2020
Support local businesses

Great advice: ‘Calm breeds calm.’ But one of the best ways we can help beat COVID-19 is to do what Americans always do — fight back. Do what you can to keep our local economy healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County approved $32.5 million to buy land for a new county complex on State Road 64 near Lena Road.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 13, 2020
Manatee County will spend $32.5 million for new complex at SR 64 and Lena Road

Manatee County's $32.5 million purchase of 161 acres in east Bradenton expected to host Sheriff's Office and public works facilities while expanding the lifespan of the adjacent landfill.

  • East County
  • News
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