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By Eric Garwood |
May 12, 2026

School-tax fee reversal slated to come before county commissioners this week

Sarasota is ready to reassume responsibility for paying the tax collector's 2% commission, but question remains on whether it should be charged at all.

Sarasota
News

By S.T. Cardinal |
June 8, 2026

Trish Shinkle, who recorded town history for 20 years, has retired

Shinkle started as town clerk in 2006. She’s witnessed plenty of contentious issues while she took meticulous notes.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
November 18, 2009

Letters to the editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Niki Kottmann |
March 29, 2018

Boozed but not Confused: The ultimate Whiskey Obsession Festival guide

We’ve got the tips and tricks you need to make the most of your Whiskey Obsession Festival experience.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Matt Walsh |
November 17, 2021

OPINION: Attack on doctors’ oath

Vaccinating children is emblematic of the war on the Hippocratic oath: government vs. doctors.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
June 12, 2024

The oblivious politicians

Mike Moran, Neil Rainford and Joe Neunder are on track to punish the EDC’s success. For what?

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 2, 2025

Manatee County prioritizes Braden River in stormwater plans

Clearing the Braden River's banks of debris and downed trees landed in the first phase of a nearly $10 million project.

East County
News

By Elizabeth King |
February 18, 2025

Big projects to keep an eye on in Parrish

With bulldozers and (lots of) building permits in tow, a pair of communities a short car ride away from Lakewood Ranch are in boom mode. "Coming soon" signs dot the landscape.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
August 21, 2025

Bobby Jones Golf Club helps fill area's public golf void

With fewer options for public golf locally, the city of Sarasota's Bobby Jones Golf Club offers a private club experience accessible to all.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 30, 2026

Elections forge ahead with revamped Supervisor of Elections office

Manatee County’s Scott Farrington will get his first major tests after winning a high-profile election in 2024.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 4, 2025

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 6-12

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Matt Walsh |
November 1, 2023

The high-voltage, sometimes violent, anti-Israel protests on college campuses are one of the inevitable results of state-run education. It shows how little college students know about history and how easily they are "manipulated and mobilized."

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
September 29, 2010

LETTERS: Readers respond to 'Epidemic'

Last week, The East County Observer published an article titled "Epidemic." It focused on Justin Lizardi, the 20-year-old who in July was caught burglarizing homes in Heritage Harbour. His family shared details about Lizardi's longtime addiction to drugs, which he began using while a student Lakewood Ranch High School. See inside for readers' responses.

East County
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
May 3, 2023

He tried to fix the Navy

Thomas Modly’s new book, "Vectors," gives the untold context to what was a national controversy in 2020.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
November 10, 2010

Summer sizzler

This week, The Longboat Observer welcomes back the Keys' seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news. On the following pages are excerpts of news stories, presented in chronological order, from May through October.