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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 18, 2024
Is it safe to swim? What water quality results mean for recreation

Suncoast Waterkeeper's executive director explains how weekly monitoring helps inform swimmers about potential health hazards.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2024
Big Cat Habitat operator bonds with exotic animals through trust and love

Clayton Rosaire specializes in big cats and has spent a large portion of his life working with them on an everyday basis.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2024
'College Football 25' brings back memories, creates new ones

After an 11-year hiatus, the video game franchise is back — and with local athletes involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 30, 2024
AAA Pet Resort owner uses circus experience to train dogs

Natalya Demina and her family use similar training for the Pompeyo Family and the Amazing Rescue Dogs for their clients.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2023
Braden River High volleyball has its eyes on third-straight district title

The Pirates overcame the loss of a senior leader to finish the regular season 18-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 14, 2025
Family legacy at Columbia Restaurant carries to next generation

Casey Gonzmart Sr. is passing the torch to family members as he steps down as chairman of the board of the 1905 Family of Restaurants.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 18, 2026
Chad Day Memorial Fishing Tournament prepares for final fundraiser

The tournament has raised $108,000 for the Tidewell Foundation and the goal is to reach $150,000 with one last tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2024
5 Sarasota baseball stars making waves in the big leagues

The area has several candidates for breakouts this season, with an MLB debut a possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 12, 2026
Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop's contract up for renewal

Commissioners reviewed Bishop's contract but opted to make changes before renewing it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 29, 2026
New bling signals new beginning for Cardinal Mooney football

The Cougars received their state championship rings ahead of spring ball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2020
Cringe Blog: I live, I die, I live again

"The Wailing" and "Mad Max: Fury Road" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 4, 2023
'Paralyzed' explores duality of life in gripping world premiere at FST

A suicide note sparks spirited soul-searching in Florida Studio Theatre's play "Paralyzed."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 22, 2023
Grace Howl: The accidental artist

A car crash forced Howl off the corporate treadmill into a dazzling world of abstract images

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2022
Commissioners stick with no-pay plan for Longboat Key

Longboat Key leaders discussed potential changes to pay and time-off requirements but ended up recommending the status quo.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Dismantle Citizens? Go for it!

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, according to Florida's daily newspapers, wants to phase out Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the taxpayer/state-owned and largest property insurance company in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2020
Binge Blog: Initiating trimester one

"Raised by Wolves" and "Monster Factory" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Kings of the road: What if you wore the crown?

Readers let us know where they stand on solutions to perennial roadway backups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 4, 2016
‘No’ on Amendment 4

Property-tax breaks for solar-energy devices sounds and reads like an environmental Apple Pie issue. But with every new law, there are always winners and losers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 10, 2018
'Peter and the Starcatcher' makes theater a family affair

Two father-son actor pairs take family bonding to the next level through "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 23, 2019
Who pays to dredge Longboat canals?

Having to mitigate damaged sea grasses raises the cost of dredging canals exponentially. It's looking as though Longboat Key needs a pay plan similar to beach renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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