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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2015
County officials seek bridge of understanding on Fort Hamer

Manatee County officials seek to answer questions about a new bridge across the Manatee River during a public meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2014
MY VIEW: 'Like, wait, should we pay our bills first?'

Braden River High School seniors show off their budgetary skills. Smart choices beat out short-term indulgences at the event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Bay Isles swans turn into couple of lovebirds

A male and female swan have entered coupling mode, meaning they'll become the fifth pair in the Longboat Key swan family to be named.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
State approves Manatee's financial recovery plan

The Florida Department of Education approved a Manatee County School District plan to meet the state-required 3% fund balance by June 20, 2014 - a decision that prevents state takeover.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
First nest hatches on Longboat Key during busy turtle season

Two months into turtle nesting season, many of our flippered friends are flocking to our beaches to find the perfect spot for their nest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 21, 2014
Nature center will promote the environment, birding

The Sarasota Audubon Society has raised the money to build a $1.3 million education and visitor center on the Celery Fields off Palmer Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 28, 2014
Harmer drops 'interim' from job title

On Tuesday the Sarasota County Commission moved to offer Interim County Administrator Thomas Harmer a permanent job.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 28, 2014
Harmer ditches 'interim' from job title

On Tuesday the Sarasota County Commission moved to offer Interim County Administrator Thomas Harmer a permanent position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 1, 2023
Police try to locate suspicious trash picker

Police were dispatched in response to an incident with someone digging through a construction dumpster. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 11, 2024
Johnson Preserve relaunches with completed amenities

The preserve features a shelled path, a pavilion, a kayak launch and a small parking lot.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • March 9, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra's musical powers shine brightly in 'The Planets'

Every section and nearly every principal was highlighted in Holst's ode to seven planets.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2023
High school football roundup: Week five

Four area schools walked away with big wins Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 5, 2023
Manatee County Commission cuts wetland protections

In a vote of 5-1, the commission approved removing additional protections from the Comprehensive Plan.

  • East County
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  • By Danee Barnett Weight Loss & Wellness |
  • June 26, 2025
Losing Weight, Gaining Life

After years of struggle, Alexis and Jerry found success and even survival through a program that focuses on food, habits, and healing from within.

  • Health
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 23, 2023
Two affordable apartment buildings headed for Tamiami Trail

Sarasota's Development Review Committee is working with developers planning 132 affordable housing units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2024
Motorcycle seller ghosts buyer with tardy title transfer

Police suspect fraud when purchaser by proxy reports no title two months after buying a Harley. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 22, 2025
Catch the Ski-A-Rees before winter break

The family tradition continues with third-generation performers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2023
Ocean Prime's upscale dining will be alongside retail, condos at The Quay

High-end seafood and steak restaurant Ocean Prime will feature marina views and two levels of dining at the Sarasota development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 27, 2022
Lido Key home sells for $3.75 million

A Lido Key home on Center Place tops this week's sales at $3.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2022
Longboat leaders return to public meetings Sept. 12

The budget, charter changes and smoking bans top the list of issues to address.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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