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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 14, 2025
ReptiDay provides destination for reptile enthusiasts

The event also featured other unusual pets and exotic animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 3, 2024
New firefighter joins ranks of Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Aaron Maness spent about four years as a firefighter in Tennessee before relocating to the area with his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 10, 2024
McNeal Elementary students honor veterans with parade

Lakewood Ranch High's band and color guard help McNeal students pay tribute to veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 14, 2023
Longboat Key Realtor's listing places in HGTV contest

Cindy Fischer of Michael Saunders and Co. discusses her Siesta Key listing that won best Waterside Home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 13, 2025
Rotary provides thank-you lunch to town employees

After months of storm cleanup that continues even today, Rotary Club of Longboat Key wanted to recognize the hard work of town employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 20, 2023
New Sarasota superintendent describes his holistic approach to education

Terrence Connor brings a history of experience in education, having previously held roles including principal, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By James Peter |
  • June 7, 2023
85-year-old watercolorist Anne Abgott’s best work lies ahead

Abgott is winning awards and her instruction is in high demand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 30, 2021
Sarasota musician writes, performs Tampa Bay Lightning playoff anthem

Vo Williams, who grew up playing hockey, said the opportunity is a dream come true.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 21, 2022
Manatee School Board plans to sell property in east Bradenton

The school district sells 17-acres to offset the cost of 30-acres in Parrish for a new middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 28, 2009
Roundabout central

Where better to see if the much-talked-about traffic device actually makes cars flow more smoothly than Carmel, Ind., home to 42 roundabouts?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2019
Painter Jozef Batko goes with the flow

Contemporary artist Jozef Batko lets his surroundings evolve his vision.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2016
Sand trucks send shockwaves off island

While Longboat Key town commissioners and staff cite few local complaints regarding the mid-Key truck haul, the sand caravan is rankling some residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Rotary kicks off ninth year of Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids Kindergarten program, which helps students discover a love for reading and increases reading scores, is expanding into more Manatee and Sarasota County classrooms this school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 28, 2025
PGA Senior Championship a test run for PGA Championship at The Concession

The Concession Golf Club is one step closer to hosting a major golf tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 19, 2020
Binge Blog: This is my design

"Hannibal" and "Spirited Away" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 19, 2014
Our view

A long slog to power in D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2023
Disaster prep sales tax holiday begins Saturday

Sales tax will not be collected on a variety of products to help weather the aftermath of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 16, 2023
Lakewood Ranch teacher found dead in Parrish

Justin Darr, 39, had been missing for a week when he was found near his Parrish home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2022
School District of Manatee County increases teacher pay

The starting salary for a Manatee County teacher will be $55,177, up from $52,910.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 22, 2022
Students launch into catapult competition in Palmetto

Students must react to surprise materials provided to build the catapults.

  • East County
  • Schools
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