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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2023
County buys 68 acres of Manatee River waterfront property

Manatee County is buying a 68-acre parcel of riverfront land in Parrish in order to preserve it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lori Sax |
  • September 22, 2024
Sarasota Opera toasts to a new season with Food & Wine Festival

The annual tasting event Sept. 21 showcased the best bites from local restaurants while raising funds for the Sarasota Youth Opera.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 9, 2024
Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee fills bowls at Lakewood Main Street

Local restaurants served soup to raise funds for Meals on Wheels' Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 23, 2025
Lego artists show their imagination in Sarasota's first BrickUniverse

The Lego fan expo event at Robarts Arena showcased the work of artists from near and far with a mission of inspiring kids and adults.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
Sarasota, Manatee nonprofits push their clients' lives forward

Support for clients comes in the form of financial assistance, education, creative outlets and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 23, 2021
Binge Blog: Do you know that the brain can itch?

"The Empty Man" and "Wendy" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 15, 2018
Lawyer-turned-playwright Arthur Keyser gets his second act with Players

'Before Steepletop' is the latest work by the Sarasota playwright, who didn't find his talent until retirement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2013
Battle ready

Superintendent Rick Mills' strategy to get ahead of the district's financial trouble combines precision with collaboration.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Right place, right time'

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager Michael Welly is saying 'goodbye' after eight-and-a-half years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 26, 2013
GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

GoTonight.com a win-win-win for music lovers, venues and local bands

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 22, 2024
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The Best of 2024

From saving wildlife to rescuing residents locked in showers, Cops Corner proves it's never a dull day for Longboat Key police officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 26, 2023
Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream brings sweetness of childhood to Longboat

The ice cream shop's partnership with Lazy Lobster has made it a family-friendly destination.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 20, 2022
East Bradenton students share their Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

From pets to hoverboards, scooters and more, Braden River, Tara and McNeal elementary first graders and kindergartners share what they want Santa to deliver.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 14, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.17.16

Everyone loves Koski's shirt, CycleBar opens and more...

  • Black Tie
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 5, 2013
"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2014
Swinging smiles

Riverview High junior Allison Davis started the Manasota BUDS tennis program at Lakewood Ranch High last May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 14, 2026
Prescribed burns are a hot topic in Manatee County

The county's burn team set fire to 13,950 acres of preserves last year to safeguard residents and wildlife.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 13, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 15 Recap

This week was full of moments that made me want to bang my head against the wall, including the demise of Bradisson and Juliette's lack of basic college-level knowledge.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • November 18, 2014
My View

A veteran reflects on Operation Cobra

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