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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 27, 2021
The threat to democracy

The sick irony: The winners are shutting down speech. Now we know who the fascists are.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 3, 2020
Longboat Key voters revel in the Election Day tradition

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Longboat Key Town Hall and Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 5, 2022
A new school year often means a big transition

Students and parents reflect on moving into middle school and high school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 24, 2015
A New Circus Chapter

Bailey Sloan and Dolly Jacobs, a ringmistress and aerialist in the Sailor Circus’ Summer Circus Spectacular, help each other face two different challenges in their varied careers: going to college and grant from the National Endowment for the Arts grant

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 14, 2021
One final encore for Braden River's Gordon

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2022
Sarasota's Pickleball Club builds excitement for indoor facility's opening

Opening set for November, but the Pickleball Club already is making an impact in the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce expands

The chamber took over two empty spaces in the building that it has occupied for years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 3, 2021
No luck with Manatee County vaccine lottery system?

Manatee County commissioners suggested a variety of ways to change the COVID-19 vaccine lottery

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 7, 2009
Search for Sandhills

Lakewood Ranch resident and nature photographer Larry Roberts watched as two sandhill cranes celebrated the birth of their two colts. But late last week, the four have gone missing, and he's asking for help locating them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 21, 2010
Can County Commission underdogs prevail?

They're outgunned both in terms of finances and name recognition, but two candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Sarasota County commissioners are using different campaign tactics this election season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 21, 2012
Teen Idol: Jill Polk

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High freshman Jill Polk is Sarasota's newest idol.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 13, 2011
My View: Teacher lawsuit instructive

There is much to be learned from the lawsuit filed by the statewide teachers union and joined by others, including an entitlement mentality.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
OUR VIEW: Sheriff's request questionable

Manatee County Commissioners have their hands full again creating a balanced budget in the fifth year of declining revenues from falling property values and a struggling economy.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
Mayor supports beach project

Town officials and beach engineers told Key residents Thursday why a $16 million beach project starting in November is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Ashlee Linn

Riverview senior Ashlee Linn, 19, is an all-star swimmer for the Rams' swim team and the Sarasota Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • November 1, 2012
My View: Embracing a different language

We live on a small island. Yet, sometimes we seem to speak different languages. This reminds me of China, where people from one province speak a different dialect than people from nearby provinces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bill Robertson

Trial lawyer Bill Robertson, 59, traces roots back to colonels in the Civil War.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2018
The newest 'Nole: Lakewood Ranch outfielder commits to Florida State

Perfect Game's 50th-best outfielder in the U.S., Colin Apgar, committed to Florida State University on July 2. He has also transferred from Braden River High to Lakewood Ranch High for next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota teen makes sacrifices to keep her sailing skills at the highest level

The Riverview High rising senior finished fourth at the 2018 U.S. Sailing Youth Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 15, 2017
Town's IT expert creates his own world on film

Film buff hopes his production will hit the big time

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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