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Results for: XM Partner Code "4BW9T" Get 20% Off on Trading Fees

  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 19, 2025
Just an observation: I love airplanes

Manatee County and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport open their new Aircraft Observation Area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2024
Men told to stop 'jumpscaring' downtown pedestrians

Leaping from the shadows in the darkness of night, two men tell police they were only frightening passersby for fun. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 8, 2024
Manatee County and residents at odds over communication restrictions

Residents are not allowed to call in to commission meetings or comment on Manatee County's social media platforms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2022
Solar power users have different experiences during a storm

Battery backup power kept one Longboat household lit up during Hurricane Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 12, 2022
Braden River High School JROTC drill team passes down keys to success

Drill team leaders prepare underclassmen to continue legacy of success after winning more state championships.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
More high school students seeking free, reduced-price meals

After the Sarasota County School District Food and Nutrition Services Department made it possible this school year for families to apply online for their children to receive free and reduced-price meals, more high school students have been approved for the aid.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Events to Attend in 2018

Here are our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2016
Lakewood Ranch uses one-for-all mentality to chase state championship

All 11 Mustangs on the boys basketball team play an important role.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 27, 2023
Design unveiled for new K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County school will include a two-story elementary building, a one-story middle school building and agriculture facilities.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Emma Burke |
  • November 30, 2025
Where to celebrate National Biscuits and Gravy Day

You don't have to wait until Dec. 14 to jump on board the gravy train and tuck into the best biscuits in town.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 12, 2018
Harry Joseph Curl

Harry Joseph Curl departed Earth on Feb. 3, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
Delta variant rising in Manatee County as governor urges vaccinations

Manatee County health officer says children under 12 could spread COVID-19 to their classmates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
Moving Up: Brad Zunica

Lakewood Ranch first baseman and pitcher Brad Zunica will forgo his senior season and enroll early at the University of Miami.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • May 10, 2023
A law to aid prison reform

The Legislature unanimously approved legislation that will eliminate jail time for technical probation infractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Commission, Sheriff eye same property for expansion

County commissioners and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman are interested in 1301 Cattlmen Road as a future expansion site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 5, 2022
3 artists selected as finalists for US 41-Fruitville roundabout sculpture

The Sarasota Public Art Committee has chosen its three preferred artists for a sculpture inside the roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A break from fishing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 8, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 10-16

Tribute acts and actual legends play Sarasota this week, and theater, concerts and circus artists are also on the bill.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

  • East County
  • News
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