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By Ryan Kohn |
August 30, 2023

Takeaways from the first week of high school football in Sarasota

One game doesn't portend a season's outcome, but some area teams made a strong first impression.

Sarasota
Sports

By Liz Ramos |
December 23, 2020

With contract extended, School District of Manatee County superintendent focuses on future

Superintendent of the School District of Manatee County has contract extended through June 2023.

East County
News

By Ryan Kohn |
November 6, 2021

Injuries to Braden River High's football team can't derail Pirates

Despite a number of players playing out of position, Braden River's football team has thrived in 2021.

East County
Sports

By Jay Heater |
March 8, 2023

The Tides rolls into Lakewood Ranch's single-family home rental market

Despite sharp rise in rents, the single-family, built-for-rent home market remains hot in the Lakewood Ranch area.

East County
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
February 15, 2023

Has calm come to Manatee County government with new interim administrator?

The choice of former U.S. Marine Lee Washington should provide a respite from the madness.

East County
Opinion

By Mark Bergin |
January 31, 2022

Longboat's 2021 real estate prices were top of the market

34228 ZIP code had the highest median sales price for single-family homes in Sarasota County.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
July 27, 2022

Sarasota Hospital Board Northern District, Seat 2: Nick Altier

Meet the candidate.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
June 25, 2022

All-Star baseball season in Lakewood Ranch off to triumphant start

Area baseball players dream of the Little League World Series as the tournaments begin.

East County
Sports

By Observer Staff |
February 25, 2015

Our View: We recommend ...

The biggest differences among Longboat Key's Town Commission candidates are in their temperament and experience and having the ability and skill to move the town forward within the confines of collaborating with the other commissioners.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Spencer Fordin |
May 14, 2022

Artists open business to help other artists

Barbara Gerdeman and Elizabeth Goodwill want nothing more than to create art and to help other artists in achieving their goals.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
August 25, 2022

Bradenton 18-year-old spends summer finding homes for stray cats

Chemical engineering will have to wait for the cat-loving University of Florida student.

East County
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
August 1, 2022

Mayor says proposed city budget has opportunities for savings

With the maximum millage rate set, Sarasota Mayor Eric Arroyo suggests prioritizing cuts over drawing down reserves to balance the fiscal year 2023 budget .

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
December 2, 2009

Letters to the editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
October 23, 2009

Tarpons steamroll Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch suffered its worst loss of the season -- a 49-0 rout at the hands of Charlotte Oct. 23.

East County
Sports

By Heidi Kurpiela |
September 16, 2009

Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Connection

Sarasota County Film Commissioner Jeanne Corcoran is using her Las Vegas clout and local perks to lure blockbuster movie productions to Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Kurt Schultheis |
January 13, 2010

Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
January 13, 2010

Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.