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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 20, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel takes in The Paradise Center

After the community center found itself seeking new headquarters, the north-end church stepped in to offer space for its programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch megachurch still growing

Grace Community Church bought a new building for its staff and is constructing an overflow parking lot and student center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 5, 2025
Kids 16 and under in Manatee County face possible curfew

Commissioners directed the county attorney to draft an ordinance to establish a curfew in unincorporated Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board race generates renewed interest

With Democratic and write-in candidates, Aug. 20 will be a closed primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore, Leonard Gilroy |
  • August 14, 2025
Some federal land in Florida should be sold

Florida should follow Texas' lead by focusing on legalizing accessory dwelling units, streamlining permitting and loosening restrictive zoning regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Orioles worth your attention — even after they're back in Baltimore

The baseball team has been a downtrodden franchise for years, but that should change in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 13, 2023
Planning Board rejects One Park amendment request

A 3-1 vote recommends City Commission denial of a change that would allow the condo tower to span Quay Commons.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2023
Two high school classmates reunite through their businesses

Samantha Albano and Gabriella Moss met in high school. But they reignited their friendship 10 years later through their businesses in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2023
ESPN's Andy North shares thoughts on inaugural World Champions Cup

The two-time U.S. Open champ will be part of ESPN's coverage of the event, held Dec. 7, 8 and 10 at The Concession Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 17, 2024
Apparent hoax sparks racism allegations at Sarasota commission meeting

A purported social media post prompted a city commissioner's accusations against a local government watchdog.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2024
Pirates basketball senior has developed into a shooting star

Braden River High senior guard Marcus Schade has lit up the score sheet this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2024
Lido Beach to convert 80 free spaces to metered parking

The Sarasota City Commission approved several initiatives that will result in nearly $1.3 million in additional parking and fine revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 27, 2024
Heritage Harbour resort project tees off with club homes, hotel

Construction has begun on 74 club homes at Heritage Harbour Golf Club in east Bradenton with a Home2Suites by Hilton on the way.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2024
Fishermen tangle over crossed lines on Sarasota Bay

A man claims another fisherman intentionally hooked him while casting after their lines previously became tangled. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 10, 2024
MTC instructor named US boating nonprofit's Educator of the Year

Freddie Fowler, a Marine Service Technology instructor at Manatee Technical College, uses his military experience to train students.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 24, 2024
Potential Longboat projects include flooding fixes, new rec center

At the latest strategic planning retreat, Longboat Key town commissioners talked about future major projects and reviewed the town’s initiatives for 2025-2026.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 16, 2024
The spirit of Shanghai enlivens a home in Lakewood National

Including influences from the years Bill and Cheri Clever's spent in China, this home dazzles with one-of-a-kind flair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
Dual language programs on the rise in Manatee County

Five elementary schools have dual language programs, and the district hopes to expand to middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2024
Broadway Roundabout project paused for soaring costs

After the price increased by over $3 million with a new design prompted by FDOT, the Longboat Key Town Commission asked staff to revisit alternatives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2024
School district optimistic following rise in standardized testing scores

The state of Florida's testing results indicated a 2% rise in third grade English Language Arts scores.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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