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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 1, 2020
Time for silence to end

The Fourth of July is a time for the silent majority to begin reasserting its voice for a strong defense of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 12, 2022
Braden River High School JROTC drill team passes down keys to success

Drill team leaders prepare underclassmen to continue legacy of success after winning more state championships.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

The Observer counts down the top Cops Corners from 2014.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 6, 2026
$12.48M generator request causes concern over Manatee County 'money pit'

Commissioner Bob McCann said the Lakewood Ranch administration building is becoming a "money pit."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Cotton Patch Quilt Shop

Cotton Patch Quilt Shop relocated to its new East County location June 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 8, 2010
Dance Review: 'The American,' 'Spielende Kinder,' and 'In the Upper Room'

The triple bill production by the Sarasota Ballet was a smashing success. The great combination of different styles of dancing made for a fabulous performance to behold.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2019
Red tide report spells out town's response

93 tons were collected, costing the town about $59,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
Ill health of mangroves on Greer Island points to bigger issue, Longboat resident says

Trees along shoreline help anchor sand, protect against storm surge on Longboat’s north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2014
Aranibar, Cantrell head to runoff

The East County residents were separated by only 1.9%.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 3, 2011
District 1 candidates battle for North Sarasota

This is the final installment of District 1 candidate interviews; District 1 candidates Dorfman and Holland were interviewed last week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Our view

Antidote to flood insurance

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 10, 2024
It’s a difference of opinion

We all want what is best for the taxpayers of Longboat Key. Longboat history shows two cases of how that was done.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 9, 2021
Longboat Key in need of home health aides, companions

A growing traffic problem has made it more difficult to find part-time aides to come to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2022
Columnist aces good time at Sarasota's PopStroke

Best score is chicken flatbread after the round on the putting course.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 3, 2015
Theater Review: 'Sotto Voce'

Nilo Cruz’ “Sotto Voce” takes audiences on a hypnotic voyage of memory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By June LeBell |
  • March 5, 2014
Tidbites

Derek's is different; Michael's On East: The best for gala dinners; and Station 400 takes a stand in two venues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
Class Act: Game Changers

Armed with spreadsheets, data and plenty of empathy, Nancy Sykes and her fiercely dedicated team at Esplanade Gives Back offer critical help to the surrounding community.

  • LWR Life
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 30, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDDs aim to keep budgets steady amid inflation

All but one Community Development District saw increases below 2% in residents’ fees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 6, 2023
Tara Elementary dance team returns after being shut down for two years

The school's Parent-Teacher Organization started the team again after the pandemic to provide an opportunity for students to dance while building relationships.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 28, 2013
Sales-tax may yield new health-care model

In part II of our preview of a June 18 referendum on the half-cent sales tax increase in Manatee County, the East County Observer examines how new revenue would impact care in the community.

  • East County
  • News
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