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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 6, 2024
Manatee Citizens Academy offers a look at local government

The Citizens Academy offers residents insight into how Manatee County operates.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 23, 2025
Community suggests alternatives to Wilkinson Elementary closure

During a Sept. 18 meeting with parents, staff and community members, the Sarasota school district collected alternative ideas to the possible closure of the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 15, 2025
Master gardeners plant seeds of wisdom at Lakewood Ranch Library

Lakewood Ranch's Karen and Tom Eckert are among the experts who teach important gardening techniques.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • August 15, 2023
New restaurants await your tastebuds in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch region is attracting a host of new restaurants, including those with popular followings in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2011
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1.75 million

Michael Ratner, individually and as trustee for The Brooklyn Three Trust, of Brooklyn, N.Y., sold the home at 6405 Gulfside Road in Sleepy Lagoon to Nancy Kozak, of New Canaan, Conn., for $1.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 27, 2020
Beachfront home sells for $13 million and a dollar

Residential real estate transactions for The following residential real estate transactions July 13-17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 7, 2018
Longboat Key veterans share service memories

Four local veterans share memories of their lives in uniform.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Local veterans recall military service

Three local veterans, one from the Army, one from the Air Force and one from the Navy share their most prominent memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 8, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Meadows' Joyce, Joe Wallace celebrate 70 years of marriage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 30, 2025
Is a traffic apocalypse nearing at UTC?

Officials need to speed up steps to increase access to the popular area.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 26, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 9-13 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Avondale home on Lincoln Drive tops the week's sales at $2.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 16, 2012
FULL STORY: Loss of a leader

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle died this week in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. In his wake, he leaves a department transformed by his commitment to service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 30, 2024
The top 10 East County athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have big seasons in the new year.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 11-17

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2020
Binge Blog: On the impending doom of the industry

"How To with John Wilson" is this week's recommendation.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2021
Some Manatee County residents ready to oppose school district's tax referendum

Opposition says taxpayers will enable wasteful school district by approving referendum.

  • East County
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 20, 2021
CreArte Latino Cultural Center looks forward to its new home

The center has some milestones coming up in its growth. Artistic director Franco shares insights on its ongoing evolution.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 8, 2020
Daniel E. Meehan

Daniel E. Meehan never met a stranger. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend and philanthropist, Dan worked endlessly to make a difference in other’s lives at home and around the world. 

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 4, 2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work

As work continues toward a fall reopening of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota commissioners approve use of state wetlands grants.

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