- November 2, 2024
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Daily Headlines
+County considers new tax
Manatee County officials are considering an ordinance calling for the public to vote for a sales tax hike to fund indigent health care.
+Benderson expands former Circuit City
A national retailer new to the area will occupy the 35,000-square-foot building once it's finished.
+'A storybook ending'
Longboat lovebirds Vicki and Henry are together again at their new home — in Lakeland.
+2013 It's Read Everywhere
Traveling somewhere? Don't forget to pack your Observer newspaper! Bring along the Sarasota Observer, Longboat Observer, East County Observer or Pelican Press; snap a photo of you with your newspaper on your vacation; submit to win!
+Find the Balloon Sweepstakes!
Search the pages of this week’s Observer to find the red hot air balloon, then enter online for a chance to win big prizes from the upcomingFlorida Wine & Balloon Festival! Enter the Page Number you find the red Observer hot air balloon, and you'll be entered to win a weekly prize giveaway.