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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.7.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Beginning Wednesday, up to crossing guards will work at St. Armands Circle intersections as part of a state trial program.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
FDOT tests St. Armands Circle crossing guards

On Wednesday, the state agency began stationing a series of “pedestrian traffic managers” at crosswalks along the Circle in a quest to address congestion issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 21, 2011
State Street garage plan moves forward

The city of Sarasota will begin a two-phase plan to build a State Street parking garage that could be completed by October 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
News Briefs

Longboat campaign-sign debate continues; Intracoastal dredging occurring behind Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lexie Phelps.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 04.05.17

East County High 5 Moments: 04.05.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Concept rendering courtesy of SJ Collins Enterprises.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 15, 2015
Say Wawa…and Walmart market, Whole Foods

Two developments in Sarasota and Manatee Counties inch closer to bringing big names to East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 27, 2018
Ruth (Bateman) Sousa

Ruth (Bateman) Sousa, age 96, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The event is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2017
Will Frantz Memorial Scramble set for June 3 at Palm Aire

The event is raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brian Jones sorts cows to demonstrate a talent featured in the Ranch Rodeo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2020
Coronavirus postpones Ranch Rodeo in Palmetto

Manatee County Cattlemen's Association sees its Ranch Rodeo postponed.

  • East County
  • News
Devon Hess attends Braden River High and Manatee Technical College.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
MTC offers offers options for high school students

Students wanting to work more intensively with metal and wood working machines dual enroll at MTC.

  • East County
  • News
Trent Sinkfield.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.01.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.01.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota County School Board at a meeting in October, 2013.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 15, 2014
School Board set to discuss Todd's vacancy

Topping the board's agenda Tuesday will be a discussion about replacing former board member Carol Todd, who unexpectedly resigned April 2.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Columnist . |
  • September 13, 2018
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Napier's dog needs good home

This 2-year-old, tri-colored neutered male Treeing Walker Coonhound needs a good home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Roman Rabinovich
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 26, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel

Read June LeBell's review of Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel, which performed at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
A portion of Longboat Key taxpayers' bill will help pay off a 2016 bond for beach renourishment.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 19, 2017
Proposed highest tax rate on Longboat unchanged from last year

The Town Commission has approved a raise for the town attorney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Our View: Tax plan needs more vetting

On June 18, Manatee County voters will vote on two questions that are loaded with big tax consequences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 10, 2017
Wind speeds drive Sarasota officers back to base

Wind hits sustained 45 mph in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills delivered a “State of the Schools” address Monday at Braden River High School.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2014
Mills paints a bright future for Manatee School District

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills presented a 58-page five-year strategic plan for the district that he believes will help it strive for greatness.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office attempted to locate an armed robbery suspect with the department’s helicopter unit, Air-1, Monday evening.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 6, 2014
Deputies seek suspect who robbed hair salon

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for the public to help identify a man suspected of robbing Great Clips Hair Salon at gunpoint Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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