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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Crime rate data under fire

The Sarasota Police Department disputes the accuracy of crime data that show the city has a higher rate of crime than neighboring municipalities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 15, 2025
Florida shines fiscally

Measured against all states, Florida’s total liabilities per capita are among the lowest, thanks to Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature paying down debt. But local governments’ debt is another story.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 9, 2024
Residents give Longboat Key high marks in citizen survey

Traffic was the primary concern for residents, but they were satisfied with town services and overall quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mishyah Rumph

The Cardinal Mooney High track and field athlete is a school record-setter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2023
West Coast graffiti concerns downtown resident

The word "wisk" painted on nearby vacant buildings causes concern for a homeowner. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 13, 2025
The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota files for bankruptcy

A Sarasota country club has filed Chapter 7 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 16, 2024
Will performing as a commissioner be Robert McCann's next talent?

The doctor, lawyer, Navy veteran, pilot and scuba diver is ready for a new adventure in politics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 15, 2023
Two new officers join Longboat Key Police Department

The officers arrived from Indiana and New York and were drawn to the community's culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 19, 2021
History buff Braden River High's future

Carl Auckerman wants to establish relationships before taking over as principal at Braden River High in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
School Board of Manatee County to determine superintendent's future

School Board of Manatee County to make decision on superintendent contract.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 24, 2021
Haus-Envy brings fresh furniture, decor to Lakewood Ranch

Former consignment store owner changes direction with Haus-Envy in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota martial artists have choke hold on success

Carter Wright and Kennedy Wright both won gold at the 2021 Pan Kids Jiu-Jitsu championships

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 1, 2023
Tipton recounts his picture-perfect first day

A dream of coastal living has become reality for Longboat Key's new town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 11, 2022
Longboat Key, Hermitage Artist Retreat team up for theater event

Tom Kirdahy and Andy Sandberg will discuss the process of production in the world of theater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
A Conversation with Irwin Pastor

Longboat Key At-large Commissioner Irwin Pastor finishes his first term in office in March. Known as the quietest commissioner on the dais, Pastor says he prefers to hear all arguments before making a decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 2, 2022
Longboat gopher tortoises recognized with proclamation

At least one tortoise has been living mid-Key for about 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2021
More than a drop in the bucket in Lakewood Ranch

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch hosts the Walk for Water fundraiser virtually.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2009
Term limit change approved

Some commissioners, Key residents and commission candidates expressed frustration Monday night, when the commission approved a resolution to its town charter that could give the mayor another term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 30, 2009
Illegal ATVs fuel Ranch concern

The operation of ATVs and dirt bikes along the paths in Greenbrook is illegal. Some residents are searching for solutions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 12, 2009
Siblings shoulder burden for area families

Stephanie Covey and her brother, James, lead Backpack Club Inc., a non-profit that assists Freedom kids.

  • East County
  • News
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