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  • By June LeBell |
  • October 17, 2012
Tidbites

Sliders seem to be slipping into Sarasota; Change is in the air; Fall food makes its way in

  • Arts + Culture
Roundabouts are proposed for two Longboat Key intersections.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 14, 2017
Roundabouts for Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key?

On Monday, the Town Commission will discuss adding two roundabouts to the roadway, along with other potential changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior Adam Bradtmueller captured Sarasota's first cross-country individual state championship.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2015
Sarasota: Top 5 Moments of 2015

Sarasota: Top 5 Moments of 2015

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 10, 2017
Pirates and LECOM announce ballpark naming-rights agreement

The agreement is for 15 years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Our #student volunteers are joining in on the #fun too...#AvantGarde2016 #blacktieuntied
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 30, 2016
Your Black Tie 03.31.16

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay

PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Our View: Firefighters' delusion

Thanks to this tiring saga, Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock recently graded his first-year performance with a "C." He had hoped to have this matter resolved by now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Karlenn Peluso in the Billabong Black Magic skirt and True Blue Vibes Seas the Day tank at T.Georgiano’s Boutique.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 4, 2018
Fashion Insider: Denim Miniskirts

Here's how to bring back miniskirts in the sophisticated way.

  • Black Tie
Senior Emily Bulfin scored 26 points and five steals to lead Lakewood Ranch to a 76-51 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Girls Basketball vs. Palmetto

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team cruised to a 76-51 victory over Palmetto in the Class 7A-District 10 semifinals Jan. 29. Senior Emily Bulfin finished with 26 points and four steals to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Freshman LaDazhia Williams added 20 points and eight rebounds. Sophomore Megan Hagy finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. With the win, the Lady Mustangs earned a berth in the regional tournament and will host Sarasota in the district championship Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jack Kelley goes over a Riverdale High defender for the turnaround bucket. Kelley finished with 24 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2018
Mustangs basketball program says goodbye to pivotal senior class

Lakewood Ranch suffered an early exit from the playoffs thanks to Riverdale High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2014
Pastor calls for 'sensible' redevelopment

L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor believes a town center concept for Longboat Key is an attainable goal he can help achieve.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2009
Manatee planners to outline development goals

Manatee County Planning Department officials Tuesday will deliver a set of recommendations on the future of the development review process and the face of the community in unincorporated Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Seidensticker, of TableSeide Restaurant Group, and Mike Santa Lucia co-own Oak & Stone with Brett Decklever.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2016
Oak & Stone opens with self-service model

With its self-service beer technology, Oak & Stone puts the customer in charge.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 30, 2019
Sarasota's city, county officials declare state of emergency

The city of Sarasota also declared a state of emergency. Officials encourage residents to prepare their homes and plan an evacuation route, if necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For more than 40 years, the pipe has been located in an agricultural area that could be developed in 2016. Courtesy photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2015
Commission pumps Bullock for pipleline information

What’s the state of the wastewater pipeline? Commissioners want to know before they flush $16 million into replacing it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 14, 2014
Vertical Horizon

Five hotels stand poised to spring up throughout downtown Sarasota, as early as next fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 20, 2012
Lady Pirates win back-to-back games

The Braden River High girls basketball team improved to 10-3 with victories over North Port and rival Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Rise and Run environmental art project was installed on Lido Beach on Sept. 26. Photo Courtesy of Nancy Nassiff/Elan Photography.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 28, 2016
Ringling project heightens awareness of sea level rise

The project is on display on Lido Beach until the end of the day. In October, it will be on display on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner 04.01.10

The victim stated she was in the process of leaving the store when the security devices in her new phones were activated by the store's security system. The incident caused the victim to briefly hold up the line, which apparently upset the suspect.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2012
SCORES: Thunder remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team improved its record to 10-0 with a pair of victories this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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