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By Liz Ramos |
March 27, 2024

East Bradenton residents travel to Israel on volunteer mission

Temple Emanu-El congregants hear stories of tragedy as the Israel-Hamas war continues.

East County
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 3, 2024

Restrictions to Sarasota School Board public comment face opposition

Speakers criticized the proposed measures, as well as the Sarasota County School Board’s responsiveness to public input.

Sarasota
Schools

By Observer Staff |
April 10, 2024

Men told to stop 'jumpscaring' downtown pedestrians

Leaping from the shadows in the darkness of night, two men tell police they were only frightening passersby for fun. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Lesley Dwyer |
April 8, 2024

Manatee County and residents at odds over communication restrictions

Residents are not allowed to call in to commission meetings or comment on Manatee County's social media platforms.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 10, 2024

City considers reducing number of co-sponsored special events

Taxpayer costs for 15 events have increased 33.5% in two years, prompting Sarasota city commissioners to ponder the return on investment.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
April 16, 2024

Man watching movie in swimming trunks asked to relocate

Police responded to a call of a man in his underwear reclining in public. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Liz Ramos |
May 6, 2024

USF, Manatee schools partner to address teacher shortage

Eight University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee students will start their careers with the School District of Manatee County.

East County
Schools

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 9, 2024

Commissioners appoint new, incumbent members to town’s boards

Among the new appointments was Nicholas Gladding, who will take over David Green’s seat on the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Snider |
May 16, 2024

Already making a mark in her community, this teen is ready for liftoff

Self-motivated Lakewood Ranch high school senior Amy Kwakye-Amoah wraps up the high school phase of her life with a big award. She has no plans to coast into college.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 24, 2024

Indian Association of Manasota welcomes all with flying colors

Formed in the 1980s by a group of physicians, the association has grown to serve over 350 members.

East County
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
August 14, 2024

East County educator founds The Re-Reading House

Braden Woods' Amanda Chandler works with students with dyslexia and other reading deficiencies.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
August 14, 2024

Downtown Master Plan update seeks to enhance city's brand

Sarasota city commissioners debate the composition of an ad hoc committee that will be seated to take the 2020 plan into the future.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 23, 2024

Pre-hurricane stress erupts in domestic shoving match

An argument becomes slightly physical as a woman accuses her husband of falling short in preparing for Hurricane Milton. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Carter Weinhofer |
October 29, 2024

Town makes progress in debris cleanup after hurricanes Helene, Milton

Here's what to know about the latest status of debris cleanup on Longboat Key and the complications of the town's different types of roads.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 3, 2024

Questions linger for performing arts venue implementation agreement

Following a rousing concept reveal last week, city commissioners dig into the details for the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 26, 2023

Careful planning, budgeting required for north-end drainage improvements

The Sleepy Lagoon and Buttonwood neighborhoods have long had an issue with drainage. A drainage committee and the town are committed to realizing improvement.

Longboat Key
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 5, 2024

Welfare check turns out to be resident dodging a 'bad friend'

The caller hadn’t heard from the resident since before the hurricanes, but there was more behind the pair’s friendship. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.