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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 22, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Nick Runde

The Observer spotlights Braden River Little League 10- and-11-year-old all-star Nick Runde.

  • East County
  • Sports
IPOC attorney Michael Furen said he "was very pleased" with the Department of Community Affairs' ruling Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 20, 2010
DCA: Consistent and inconsistent

The Department of Community Affairs ruled that the town's Comprehensive Plan is consistent in some parts but inconsistent in others.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2009
Informational meeting set for freshmen football parents

The Braden River High coaching staff will hold a parents meeting for all incoming freshman football players at 7 p.m., June 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A fair fare?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The city now intends to keep the course open until April 2021 as it finalizes a design and seeks to raise funds for the renovation project.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2019
City alters design for Bobby Jones renovations

The city will reduce the footprint of the municipal golf course from 45 holes to 36 holes, though some officials are still worried about the cost of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wal-mart Stores Inc. representatives seek support for their 98,000-square-foot supercenter planned for Ringling Boulevard, while opponents argue the project was not allowed in the city's zoning code.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 25, 2013
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing

The public comment session of the Tuesday hearing could run more than four hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock will assess employees in 2013. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in Review: Delve back into '12

One year ago, we helped you 'Delve into 12,' when we summed up 12 issues in our first edition of the year that we believed would define 2012. Were there signs of progress? Or more of the same? You be the judge, as we delve back into 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Swanson listens to testimony about proposed changes to a project near his home in Fairfield during a Nov. 7 land-use meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Five-story concept rejected in Manatee County

Manatee County commissioners support lower building height near Fairfield.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 22, 2016
Film review: "A War'

The battle lines are not simply drawn in this exploration of human conflict.

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The Blue Bird of Kindness was donated by the Blue Bird Corporation to help Votruba and Bogart continue their journey.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2016
Kindness Bus makes Circle stop

A father of three began the One Million Acts of Kindness movement in 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2016
Opera fundraiser helps animals

OASIS hosted its annual young artist program.

  • East County
  • News
Robert Gaglio, Nancy Curtis, Amy Blair and Lee Fox. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
SOS honors Old Salty Dog

Save Our Seabirds presented Old Salty Dog restaurant with an award Tuesday for its service to the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota developer plans Arlington Park townhomes

Local native Leonard Meyer hopes to house doctors, nurses and interns in six four-story buildings slated for the neighborhood east of the South Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Cooper, the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, settles into his new office. He hopes to expand the performing arts and career and technical education programs at the school in the future.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
New principal thrilled to lead Nolan Middle

Scott Cooper, the new principal of R. Dan Nolan Middle School, is confident he'll transition smoothly to his new role.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Gault is chairing this year's gourmet lawn party with Asima Palmer and Glenn Peterson
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
A Conversation with Bob Gault

Along with Asima Palmer and Glenn Peterson, Gault is chairing this year's Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Chuang of Jewelry10 laughs as her customers compliment her eccentric and colorful pieces.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Wildlife Art Show and Symposium

The Sarasota Wildlife Art Show and Symposium featured over 40 artists, painters, photographers and various craftsmen on Saturday. The two-day festival began with a walk through Save Our Seabirds before opening to the booths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the public are required to wear a mask to attend the town commission meetings.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Longboat extends mandatory mask policy through March

While the town of Longboat Key can't issue individual fines, it can enforce its mandatory mask policy against private businesses.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 12

Deborah McGillen captured a calm day from Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 12

Debi Lander captured this four-spotted pennant at Heron’s Nest in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tim Field
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Real estate reports

Timothy Field elected to ITNSarasota board

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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