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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2015
Conversation with John Colon

As the new East County representative on the Manatee County School Board, John Colon hopes to bring a collaborative spirit to the group.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2014
Brown takes mayor's chair for fourth straight year

Commissioner Jack Duncan received more votes than Commissioner Pat Zunz for the vice mayor chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2013
Colony: Judge questions Klauber's $3 million payment

Colony Lender LLC can't hold a foreclosure sale of its assets in Sarasota on Friday as a bankruptcy judge continues to review a settlement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2021
Officials discuss regional approach to transportation programs

A joint meeting with Longboat Key this month allowed city leaders to emphasize their desire to partner with neighboring governments on bikes, scooters and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2023
ODA football captures SSAA Class 4A title

The Thunder (6-5) won 33-14 over Lighthouse Private Christian Academy (4-6) at home to capture the championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 10, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Garden Club to host Garden Fest

On March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members will have the opportunity to learn about gardening and nature from experts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 23, 2022
The will to end inflation

Inflation is not the act of businesses raising prices. Inflation is the act of increasing the supply of dollars faster than the economy is growing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 9, 2025
Local octogenarian prepares for Athens marathon

Sue McGregor has been running for about 30 years and has competed in races around the globe. Now she sets her sights on Greece.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 11, 2017
Proposed parking lot on Siesta Key may be over before it starts

Commissioners want to explore other options to solve the Siesta Key parking problem, including a lot off the island and paid parking lots.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 9, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, March 9

This week's best bets: Monday, March 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 28, 2015
Turtle Beach considered for vendor opportunities

Sarasota County plans to add Turtle Beach to its non-motorized water sports program, which launched a year ago on South Lido.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 26, 2024
Target to build large-format store near Lakewood Ranch

The retailer has filed for a permit with Manatee County to build a new store, nearly 25,000 square feet larger than its average store, at Marketplace at Heritage Harbour off I-75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 30, 2024
Humans likely caused abandonment of shorebird nests on Longboat Key

Sarasota Shorebird Steward Coordinator Emily Briner reminds the public that human disturbances can lead to abandoned nests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 17, 2024
Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Keely Carney |
  • May 12, 2012
On Green Smoothies and Eating Grass

On Green Smoothies and Eating Grass

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
Our View: Stop the bus stops

It must be an immovable article of local governments that they must provide nonsensically subsidized, uneconomical cityand countywide bus transportation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 30, 2020
Word for 2021: Anthem

Taken from Ayn Rand’s 1937 novella, it’s a warning to reject the spread of collectivism and the state and fight for the principles that made the U.S. exceptional.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Village crosswalk lighting receives green light

Merchants and residents helped design the project to aid pedestrians and cars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
Homeless man's art causes stir at City Hall

Commissioner Susan Chapman wants art out of a roundabout, but police say the man behind the art is not violating any laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Thomas J. McLaughlin |
  • January 1, 2020
You and Your Business Idea Need a Succession Plan

Succession planning allows you to define your business’s legacy, while encouraging the leaders of your business to support the growth of your business’s employees.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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