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  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Hospital Board, Seats 1 and 3

In the upcoming Aug. 30 primary, five Republican candidates are competing for a spot in two general election races.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 8, 2025
Garden Club teaches best practices for post-storm landscape restoration

The Longboat Key Garden Club brought local coastal experts to inform residents about the importance of Florida-friendly vegetation when restoring landscaping after the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 20, 2025
To find the best fishing holes, you have to ask the locals

With its many lakes, Lakewood Ranch offers prime fishing spots that invite anglers to cast a line amid serene surroundings, whether they're seeking a quiet escape or the thrill of reeling in the catch of the day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
Our View: The county races ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 27, 2023
Words for 2024

At the start of each year, we pick a word to live by. We asked others to give us their word for 2024. They all make persuasive cases.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2010
Colony crossroads

U.S. trustee William Maloney, who will oversee a settlement conference this week, could close The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort as early as Aug. 7, according to his trustee report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
Barwin comments on issues

The Sarasota Observer asked neighborhood and business leaders what they felt was the No. 1 issue City Manager Tom Barwin will have to tackle in his new role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 takes a local lens

Four local filmmakers share the work that went into their Sarasota Film Festival pieces.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Our View

Election 2014: Our recommendations

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2024
Will Florida go to pot?

Floridians likely will vote to legalize pot. Arguments on each side are persuasive.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 21, 2025
Fire chief prepares to pass the torch of public safety

Lee Whitehurst's passion to become a firefighter was kindled as a teenager. Five decades later, with retirement looming, he remains devoted to the craft.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 18, 2023
One night on patrol with the Longboat Key Police

What happens after sunset on Longboat Key? A reporter finds out on patrol with LBKPD.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 10, 2025
Longboat residents raise houses, foundations in storm rebuild

Stilts, raised lot elevations and unique construction techniques are all being utilized by Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 15, 2025
Agriculture, development boundary priorities grow in Manatee

The Manatee County Commission sets priorities for 2025, with preserving agriculture and the Future Development Area Boundary at the top of the list.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 6-12

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 15, 2026
Local 10-year-old becomes Kids World Record holder

Kensington Kotuby accomplished an unprecedented feat with 1,154 Skip-It jumps in 15 minutes and 29 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 18, 2022
SR 64 roundabout named for students who died in an accident at the site

The families of Chase Coyner and Matthew Powers receive memorials from State Rep. Tommy Gregory.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key dads provide paternal wisdom ahead of Father's Day

The simple question of "What makes a good dad in today's world?" resonated with local dads.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 2, 2022
Sarasota panel finalizes list for surtax projects

City plans on receiving about $191 million over 15 years if fourth iteration of countywide 1% tax passes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
Officials set to settle dispute on Woman's Exchange expansion

Representatives for the Woman’s Exchange and Laurel Park Neighborhood Association have one last opportunity to present their arguments regarding the city's approval of a contentious plan for expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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