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By Matt Walsh |
October 29, 2015

House always wins

The Seminole gaming compact and Florida lottery create a dichotomous hypocrisy. To limit gambling in Florida, ‘the state’ is the biggest operator and purveyor of gambling.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
August 18, 2022

Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
May 22, 2020

Binge Blog: One last roar at the meteor

HBO's "Succession" is the lone recommendation this week — but it's worth it.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Eric Snider |
October 28, 2025

Longboat welcomes its new chief

The new Longboat Key police chief takes pride in never accepting the status quo, seeking to always "make things at least a little bit better."

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
December 23, 2025

East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025

The Observer sports columnist reflects on the area's champions, record-breakers and competitors who stood above all others.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
February 2, 2011

Our View

Spend a little, learn a lot

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
February 21, 2024

Social media restrictions for teens should be left to families, residents say

The Florida Senate prepares to vote on a bill that would restrict the use of social media by teens. Sarasota residents weigh in on the idea.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 5, 2023

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch combines good work and friendship

The club currently has 100 members and is looking to expand.

East County
Neighbors

By Rusty Chinnis |
March 16, 2023

Protecting our natural resources is a moral responsibility

We can have all the rules protecting nature we want. Until we enforce them, red tide and other nature degradation will continue.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
April 15, 2021

Sleep well?

An FAQ on circadian rhythms, sleep habits and the importance of each.

Health

By Ian Swaby |
September 6, 2022

East Manatee Fire Rescue seeks to improve life at Myakka fire station

Bunk rooms are among the planned upgrades at Station 12 outside of Myakka City.

East County
News

By Robin Hartill |
August 20, 2009

County works to scale back iguana population

Sarasota County hopes to avoid an explosive growth of the iguana population.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
September 12, 2012

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announced his immediate resignation Sept. 10. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon will fill the role on an interim basis, as the district now faces a financial crisis.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
March 21, 2012

Town Hall to hire clerk

Inter-District Authority board supervisors will hire a full-time records clerk, a move expected to save about $10,000 for record-management services at Town Hall.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
December 30, 2012

Year in review: September 2012, 'Game Changer'

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
July 29, 2020

Manatee County requires masks in public

Resolution makes exceptions for social distancing, children and special needs.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
June 20, 2018

Time to keep close watch on School District of Manatee County

With a new superintendent being hired, three new school board members up for reelection and financial woes caused by the need to staff every school with a School Resource Officer, it is important for taxpayers to keep a close watch on the school district.