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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 17, 2018
'Straight White Men' offers an oblique, outsider’s perspective on privilege at FST

Korean-American playwright Young Jean Lee wrote a play about straight white men from the non-white female perspective.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
SANCA head welcomes scrutiny from Florida legislators

Receipts show previous spending of state monies was approved, checked and reimbursed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2016
Growth in Manatee County sparks need for firefighters

MTC Fire Science Academy steps up to the challenge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2015
Our View: The spirit of liberty defined

We publish our annual “Spirit of America” section — with the hope we can capture and keep alive some of the values and characteristics that have defined American exceptionalism since our nation’s founding 239 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 2, 2015
Open for business: Whitney Beach

Meet the businesses of Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 2, 2015
Refugee Rule of One

Before you become part of the chorus of altruists chastising Florida Gov. Rick Scott for wanting a pause on Syrian refugees, you should apply Arthur Laffer’s Rule of One.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
MARKET WATCH | Current record stock market is strong

Although the existing stock market is not without risk, there is a string of reasons why the market has done well.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Our view: 9/11: 2,977 + 4

Perhaps it's good that Sept. 11, 2001, continues to evoke emotions of sadness, anger and a sickness in our stomachs. We are not forgetting. Those who witnessed it never will.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 18, 2025
Commttee begins to weigh options for Van Wezel

With five months to go, the Purple Ribbon Committee shifts from research to discussion on ways to repurpose Sarasota's primary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 31, 2025
Colson Hotel to be restored as a business incubator

With a goal of providing business startup space across all demographics, the group preserving the Colson Hotel plans to renovate it as the Colson Collective.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 25, 2025
Aloha Ukulele spreads 'joyous noise' through 'instrument of joy'

Lakewood Ranch club Aloha Ukulele is made up of approximately 50 active members who gather and bond through music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 3, 2025
Is veterans park a sugar pill being fed to taxpayers?

Manatee County wants the planned Palmetto veterans memorial park and connections hub to serve the region, but local VFW members say it's too far out of the way.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Prep athletics building for the long term

The school is building a football field even though it will not field a team for several seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 13, 2023
New homes sought for roundabout sculptures

The more than $1 million cost of pouring concrete pads exceeds the budgeted amount. Locations on city property are under consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2023
Sarasota athletes get national, local results

A group of swimmers competes at nationals, Little League All-Stars shine, and minor leaguers continue their ascent.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch educator tries to make reading fun through new business

Summerfield's Gwyn Ingham uses her passion for reading and books to start For the Love of Reading.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2020
Lessons in leadership in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools' JROTC programs adjust to the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2021
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch has a new chef in town

Former surfer Sergio Di Sarro brings Argentinian flair to Main Street Trattoria in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 23, 2021
Longboat Key residents put in hard work for the sweet reward of jam

Two Longboat Key residents spread the love with homemade jams and preserves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2021
East Bradenton's rising star returns to her roots

Mill Creek's iLana Armida finds her artistic identity through the pandemic.

  • East County
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