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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 23, 2025
The Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive is raising the barre

The nearly 190 students in the program aim for new heights with their InMotion recital.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 11, 2025
New phone policy will be 'learning curve' for Manatee students

Per House Bill 1105, elementary and middle school students will be required to turn off and stow away electronic devices during school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 20, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pays tribute to Fats Waller with 'Big Sexy'

The musical revue showcases the talents of Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2023
Residents rally against roundabout at Lorraine Road, Player's Drive

Country Club East residents say the site isn't large enough for an adequate traffic circle and that pushing forward will create unsafe conditions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 21, 2023
Riverview High, local football communities remember John Sprague

The respected Rams coach, who held a 209-103 record over 30 seasons, died Nov. 17 at age 75.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2024
Manatee County considers value of citizen advisory boards

Chief of Staff Andy Butterfield is in the process of reviewing all 18 advisory boards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By James Peter |
  • March 12, 2024
Service dog and owner forge special friendship

Beth Usher endured brain surgery, befriended Mr. Rogers, spreads humor and now spends time on Siesta Key with her best friend and service dog, Gromit.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 1, 2023
Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend celebrates its 10th birthday

The mid-century modern event is celebrating its 10th year with a tribute to Victor Lundy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 27, 2025
Bayfront Park naturally filters stormwater, prevents flooding

More effective than an average drainage ditch, Longboat Key's bioswales at Bayfront Park are an example of environmental stormwater management practices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 30, 2025
Former defensive lineman leads group of stars into SHS Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School 1986 graduate Magdi El Shahawy has served as the University of San Diego's associate athletic director for academics after taking time off for family.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 13, 2025
Marcus Liberty adds jersey retirement to legacy of impact

The Sarasota resident and former NBA player, now committed to mentorship, sees his jersey raised to the rafters at his alma mater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 29, 2026
Urban Meyer makes mentor move with The Urban Edge

The three-time college football national champion will expand the Sarasota-based program in its second year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2020
2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

As always, many of the proposed constitutional amendments sound good, but they aren’t.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Jaleski resigns

Commissioner Gene Jaleski resigned from the Town Commission Tuesday, May 25. In his resignation letter, he apologized to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee, which he offended in an e-mail he sent Saturday, May 22.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2015
Hal Lenobel: A Longboat legend

Hal Lenobel scored 12 and a half years on the Longboat Key Town Commission and 13 holes in one on the golf course.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 16-22

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

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 29, 2019
Milestones of our times

Often times, noteworthy historical events pass us by with little fanfare or recognition. Here are two that illustrate the richness of Longboat Key and one that's just plain fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 23-29

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

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Holiday wish lists

East County leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • January 17, 2013
The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

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