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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 6, 2024
Manatee County orders Level A, B evacuations

Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida's west coast on Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 18, 2024
Shore Longboat Key hosts Sarasota Debutantes

Debutantes Camiryn Opstal, Rylie Jackson and Maggie Mays invited all their friends to the island for an elegant brunch inspired by "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 27, 2025
Record 4,558 runners participate in 2025 Florida Turkey Trot

The Nathan Benderson Park event in Sarasota raises funds for the park conservancy and the Big Bill Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 3, 2025
Interfaith pet blessing recognizes contributions of furry companions

Faith leaders at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church and Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key teamed up to offer a special blessing to the community's animals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 2, 2025
Lakewood Ranch car show drives donations to St. Jude's

The Knights of Columbus host the annual Car Show and Cookout at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 17, 2025
Riverview girls, Sarasota boys win swimming state titles

The two high school programs both extended their respective reigns in FHSAA Class 4A.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 21, 2025
Concession home sells for $6.9 million

The Schemmel Soda Group, which handled the sale, says it is the second-highest priced home ever sold in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 29, 2022
Manatee commissioner says every department needs analysis to stop 'culture of corruption'

Vanessa Baugh says an inspector general's report that identified favoritism in code enforcement is the "tip of the iceberg."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 3, 2025
The other side of Hi Hat

Who is trying to rip off whom? Tom Knight fueled outrage with incorrect statements. Follow the history. It’s a totally different story.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 21, 2024
Rule of laws: Always grow

To stop a few vacation rental bad actors, city commissioners adopted new ordinances that have spawned a new bureaucracy. This is America: Collectivist laws that snuff out individual liberty.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Our View: Town center? It can be more

Of course Longboat Key resident Joe Wolfer would be thrilled if the town of Longboat Key paid a market-rate price for his three-acre property next to Publix and the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Beware of the mob

Animal-rights proponents are pressuring Sarasota County commissioners to shut down retail pet stores’ puppy and kitty sales. There are other effective ways to reach the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2021
New development rule opens door to Siesta Key hotels

Despite vocal resident opposition, the County Commission approved applications tied to a 170-room Siesta Key Village hotel, and more projects could be on the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 17, 2022
Longboat Key hopes line in the sand will solve boating problem

The establishment of a public beach swim area can keep vessel operators from beaching near homes or a sensitive lagoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2022
The East County non-football fall sports outlook

Once again, the Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of intriguing athletes to watch in golf, volleyball, swimming and cross-country in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2023
40-and-up baseball finds a home in Manatee County

The league, which also includes players from Sarasota County, prepares for its inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2009
Palm-Aire prepped for fence fight

Some Conservatory Estates residents have threatened to sue the county over construction of a new conservatory park and chain-link fence.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Legal action pending on term limits

A Sarasota attorney is considering legal action against the County Commission because of its proposed charter amendment on term limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2012
Good Don Roberts

The retirement of a charismatic top executive doesn't have to spell doom. A prominent Gulf Coast nonprofit leads the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 8, 2020
Despite overtures, orchestra sees no viable venue sites in city

The City Commission wants to keep the orchestra within city limits, but the arts organization says it hasn’t found a suitable home for a new concert hall there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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