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  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 24, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: A surprise Valentine's guest

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Recruiting heats up across Sarasota as summer approaches.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
EPIDEMIC

Before moving to the East County, Justin Lizardi was a perpetual honor-roll student. He even was elected as class president every year from fourth through eighth grades. Today, Lizardi, now 20, is in a cell at the Manatee County Jail, charged with 10 burglaries. The reason? His father, Luis, says it's all because of drugs - drugs his son discovered as a teen living in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Investigation looks vindictive; Writer misrepresents tea party movement; Solyndra investment was a good one; Pure voucher system is best school reform

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
County administrator candidates revealed

The Sarasota deputy city manager, the former town manager of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key police chief are among the 45 candidates from across the U.S. seeking Jim Ley's old job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 11, 2010
Obituary: Charles Joseph Florio

Charles Joseph Florio, 89, moved to Longboat Key six years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Michael’s On East expands in Selby Gardens

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 2, 2019
YMCAs to hold 'State of Y' meetings

Save Our Y leaders will meet with patrons at the Frank G. Berlin Sr. and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Heritage Harbour North CDD Seat 5: Louise Buckley

Tax preparer vies for board seat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 18, 2016
Barrier island elected officials draft lists of possible solutions to congestion

The lists include items leaders want included in an upcoming FDOT study as well as measures that may be implemented over the short term to ease traffic problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
Superintendent changes budget strategy

Manatee County School District officials hope the new process will encourage public input.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2018
A strong return for Sarasota tennis star

After a year spent training, former top-ranked tennis player and Sarasota resident Nikki Yanez, 14, is looking to reclaim her throne.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 25, 2026
MLB spring training under my microscope

Comparing the parking, concessions and more at three local ballparks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 5, 2026
The time is right for the Ten-Minute Play Festival

Theatre Odyssey’s annual showcase of new works by Florida playwrights returns to the Jane B. Cook Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
Ho(w) much, Ho(w) many, Ho(w) long?

Students filled Santa's bag with questions. As always, St. Nick delivered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2020
Healthy start to school year in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-area parents pleased with district's efforts to provide a safe environment.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2017
Land dispute clouds Lemon Avenue development

A developer claims the city never had the right to sell a piece of property near Paul Thorpe Park for a private project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Susan M. Phillips |
  • April 7, 2026
Once again, what's the best bridge?

Discussions over a new Longboat Pass Bridge trigger memories over the contentious debates over what is now iconic, the fixed-span Ringling Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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