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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 13, 2021
Nonprofits, students create diversity coloring book

The book features pages with different ethnicities, abilities, family structures and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 7, 2022
Town of Longboat Key hosts in-person open house again

The annual event, which allows citizens to connect with their town, was online in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 12, 2024
Siesta bar hosts Marine Corps birthday after overcoming hurricane damage

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill hosted the celebration for the 11th year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 28, 2015
Linde vies for District 1 seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last week when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Siesta Key Beach sees high rate of return for lost items

In the peak season for things that go missing, parks staff wants to get your stuff back to you.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 11, 2026
Manatee Technical College to host photography conference

The conference will feature 30 award-winning photographers and the latest photography equipment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 21, 2023
Longboat looks to wage increases to fill open town roles

The town's main hiring disadvantage is the seasonal traffic congestion faced by employees, which largely live off-island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Get pumped for event

The Go Red for Women movement is asking communities nationwide to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease - the leading cause of death among women - by dressing in red.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2011
Commission discusses mooring field tonight

The Sarasota City Commission also has plans to discuss the future State Street parking garage and zoning code amendments today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Town discusses ways to build on its codes

Town staff discussed adopting the International Property Maintenance Code to fill holes in current regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Bre Brown

The ODA junior talks playing defense and learning to be easier on herself

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • September 1, 2024
For good health, the answer is simple: Take a walk

Getting your steps in can help keep you feeling younger and protect against multiple maladies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine frustration rises in Longboat Key

Difficulties with the sign-up process for COVID-19 vaccinations prompted Manatee County to change to a lottery system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Harris |
  • February 12, 2025
Longboat resident's idea deserves a spot at the park

Dogs with disabilities, permanent or temporary, still need exercise at their local park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 19, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The ups and downs of a portable sign

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Bayfront planners ponder future of Van Wezel

As The Bay Sarasota considers a new bayfront performing arts hall, the group also wants to honor the legacy of the existing Van Wezel building — but how?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Tiny bulldog gets a big break

Chuck, a French bulldog, recently took a tumble off the bed and broke his right leg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2019
FST lighting designer illuminates backstage life

Nick Jones shares the thinking behind his work on Florida Studio Theatre’s “Bright Star” and other area productions.

  • Arts + Culture
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