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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 16, 2020
Manatee County commissioners clash as administrator keeps job

Manatee County commissioners clash, no longer considering firing county administrator

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 12, 2021
Honorable run in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch woman runs 5K to honor her father.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2023
Manatee works to bring self-checkout to libraries

The Manatee County Public Library System hopes to have at least one self-checkout machine at each library by July.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2021
New year brings leadership changes in city government

Top positions in city administration and the Sarasota Police Department have opened up in the past 10 weeks, but the new city manager is optimistic about a smooth transition.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Daniel Hoffe

Daniel Hoffe was attending a training program in the South Tower of the World Trade Centers when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2011
City mulls impact fee suspensions

City Commissioner Shannon Snyder suggested the city needs to examine closely the county's impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 22, 2018
How do we keep our kids safe?

The terrifying event in Parkland has everyone thinking about school security. But amid the aftermath, is our fear driving us to focus on the wrong thing?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Hellos and goodbyes

Here's what's old and new on Longboat Key as snowbirds return for season.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 4, 2025
Mural refurbishment just the beginning for Save Our Seabirds updates

Save Our Seabirds is working on several projects to enliven its facilities, most recently refurbishing an avian mural in the middle of its grounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 7, 2024
When it comes to defending causes, Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has made it his pastime

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a dedicated philanthropist, has made it his mission to combat injustices affecting diverse communities and is taking on powerful institutions and causes with unwavering determination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 4, 2009
SMR readies for Villages hearing

The developer needs five changes to the Comprehensive Plan to feel confident in moving forward with the three-phase, 5,500-acre project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2018
Judge dismisses Big Pass lawsuit

On Friday, a circuit court judge dismissed a challenge from the Siesta Key Association regarding the city’s plans to dredge Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
Bath & Racquet Club plans residential expansion

The owners of the Bath & Racquet Club want to add up to 180 residential units in mid-rise buildings around the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 14, 2016
Heritage Harbor DRI development plan amendment moves forward

After several hours of discussion, planning commissioners recommended approval to amend the plan to allow multifamily and commercial use.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 26, 2015
Out of Frame: Artists illustrate on Basch Gallery walls

Four local artists are skipping the canvas and illustrating right on the walls of the Basch Gallery

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 6, 2025
Lakewood Ranch author writes about blazing path through childhood trauma

"Rising Above Adversity: Healing and Nurturing your Inner Child” documents Arelis Calkins' personal struggles and how she overcame them.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
Haile dancers compete at states

The Haile Middle School Dance Team showed off their best moves at the Florida Dance Team Director's Association state competition Feb. 27 at Oviedo High School in Oviedo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Decorate a bra and help support fight against cancer

Calling all designers! Design a bra to be auctioned off at the 2010 Key to the Cure event Oct. 21, at Saks Fifth Avenue, and help fight women's cancers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Stephen King joins blood drive

The Suncoast Communities Blood Bank kicked off its sixth annual Boots vs. Badges blood drive competition with an open house Tuesday, July 12, at the Sarasota donor center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2010
Mote releases two turtles, including final cold-stunning patient

The juvenile green sea turtles were released Friday morning.

  • Longboat Key
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