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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 29, 2022
What is liberty?

Americans want to be happy about their country on the Fourth of July. This year, it’s hard to cheer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Kudos to CVS!; Kudos for your guts; He is 'anti-American'; Thanks for your courage; Patronize advertisers

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2025
2025 general summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the general camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

  • Summer Fun Guide
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 24, 2023
New fiscal year marks significant investments in people, infrastructure

Longboat Key town commissioners reviewed a preliminary budget that puts money into new staff positions and improvements to infrastructure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 7, 2023
Manatee County opens 44th Avenue Bridge over Braden River

Commissioners and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the 44th Avenue Extension project's penultimate phase.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 26, 2021
Going up? Longboat Key proposes rate increases to fund utility projects

The town of Longboat Key has identified about $42.8 million in critical projects it needs to fund by October 2030.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 7, 2021
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre to reopen June 11

Les McCurdy is hopeful vaccinated audiences will be ready to return to his comedy club on June 11.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 5, 2021
Sarasotans find new ways to celebrate the new year

Locals traded downtown block parties for personal celebrations this New Year's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 11, 2023
Seven-member committee to study future of Van Wezel

The Sarasota City Commission will select five diverse experts and two citizens to study the reuse of the 53-year-old bayfront venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2022
Valentine's Day dates on Longboat for every couple

No matter sporty, adventurous or traditionalist, Longboat Key has a sweet spot for every suitor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 15, 2022
Former home of Captain Ralph Styles demolished on Siesta Key

One of the oldest homes on Siesta Key was demolished last Monday. The home used to house Navy Captain Ralph Styles, who played a significant role in Pearl Harbor and World War II.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 17, 2022
Down to Business

Brittany Lamont, the new CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, plans long-term growth for the organization.

  • LWR Life
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch baseball players' act of kindness a beacon of light

Breast cancer survivor surprised with roses from Lakewood Ranch High baseball players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 7, 2022
Locally founded website preps for responsibilities following partner's death

End of Life Ready, a nonprofit started by two Lakewood Ranch residents, goes through various information categories to help prepare for the death of a significant other.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 31, 2021
Lakewood Ranch lands more fine dining at CASTO project including Olivia's

CASTO project on University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch adds Owens Fish Camp, Olivia's of Tampa and a third restaurant yet to be named.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 9, 2021
Longboat Key hires special legal counsel for St. Regis hearings, sewage break fallout

The hirings help ensure Town Attorney Maggie Mooney does not have a conflict of interest with the proposed changes to the St. Regis site, and for how the town deals with the fallout from the June 2020 sewage break.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 12, 2021
Eastern Manatee County firefighters crush latest exam

East Manatee Fire Rescue District practices for heavy-duty accidents

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 21, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDDs still dealing with hurricane impacts

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority officials say that some issues from Hurricane Ian might not be resolved until 2024.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 25, 2022
Town commissioners set to meet with county leaders

A library at Town Center Green and transportation are on the agenda for the joint discussions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 6, 2023
Owen’s Fish Camp plans March opening in Lakewood Ranch

Supply shortages have delayed the opening of the Old Florida seafood restaurant, which will be an anchor of the Center Point development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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