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By Observer Staff |
November 7, 2013

Our View

Scott-Crist: Freedom-State; Democrat dilemma; Extreme? Extremely wrong

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
November 13, 2013

Drugs, DayGlo thongs, dogs on the beach - they're all part of the beat for Longboat Key police. As usual, officers handled cases that ranged from serious to strange and sometimes silly. Here are our favorite Cops Corners from the summer.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By David Conway |
February 6, 2014

Strong mayor supporters justify their stance

A portion of the latest charter proponents used the word 'dysfunctional' to describe Sarasota's current council/manager form of government.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
November 19, 2021

Workers on Longboat Key share stories of Thanksgiving on the clock

Someone has to keep the island running, and it often falls to first responders or restaurant servers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kristine Nickel |
November 24, 2021

Lifestyle Rx: Creating healthy habits

Getting square with our values is what creates motivation.

Health

By Ryan Kohn |
January 22, 2022

Saint Stephen's senior shatters the Bradenton school's all-time scoring mark

Lakewood Ranch's Jamie Springstead sets the basketball scoring record, for boys or girls, at Saint Stephens.

East County
Sports

By Ian Swaby |
February 22, 2024

Sarasota libraries explore world of wildlife with free events

Libraries are offering programming to tie in with One Book selection “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us” by Ed Yong.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 18, 2024

Casual restaurant to open on Longboat Key in October

Lo’ Key Island Grille will emphasize a laid-back atmosphere with a sizable outdoor space while serving fresh seafood.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Ian Swaby |
June 12, 2024

School uniforms simplified: Children’s World celebrates 60 years in business

The local retailer partners with area schools to provide a physical location for families to shop for school uniforms.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 19, 2024

The Lakewood Ranch Library has some great friends for support

The Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library provide supplies and programming beyond what Manatee County can offer.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
August 20, 2024

Ringling College graduate harnesses Sarasota’s Black history for feature film

Wilderley Mauricette was granted the opportunity by the Mometu College Short Film Festival in Los Angeles to adapt his short film 'Spare Me' into a feature-length production.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
June 2, 2024

MPO seeks public input to shape 2050 transportation priorities

Shrinking funds and higher costs mean closer scrutiny in developing the long-range transportation plan update for the Sarasota-Manatee region.

Sarasota
News

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
December 17, 2024

A downtown gallerist finds a home in Fruitville Road furniture store

Upscale home furnishings retailer Clive Daniel gives Angela Ligon a place to sell art.

Arts + Culture

By Vinnie Portell |
May 14, 2025

Lakewood Ranch graduate advances to US Open final qualifier

Parker Severs won a six-man playoff at Waterlefe Golf & River Club.

East County
Sports

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 14, 2025

Longboat library project inches closer to funding goal as deadline nears

The town's next meeting with Sarasota County is set for June 4, and Town Manager Howard Tipton hopes to have the $3.5 million raised.

Longboat Key
News

By Adrian Moore, Zachary Christensen |
April 16, 2025

Let kids be independent

Florida lawmakers are on the verge of giving parents more leeway in deciding how much independence to give to their children and not be charged with neglect.