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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 2, 2025
25 years devoted to liberty

For a quarter-century on the Fourth of July, we have used this page as a reminder of the magnitude of 1776.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Town will enforce chair removal at beach access

Vice Mayor Jim Brown said the chairs people leave behind at the Gulfside Road beach access 'are not very attractive.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Colony owners seek stake in courts

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners now have the option to purchase a 5% interest in the resort's tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Our View: Welcome Walmart

The idiom says"'two steps forward, one step back" - a description of how sometimes you make progress then lose a portion of it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2019
In her own words: Dora Walters

A few samples of what Dora had to say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 19, 2021
Former CIA executive says new gun owners in Lakewood Ranch area could use safety lessons

Lakewood Ranch's Larry Johnson gives back by teaching gun safety at Manatee Gun and Archery Club in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Agriculture program grows in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School begins a community garden.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 1, 2009
Film Review: 'My Sister's Keeper'

What if you could genetically engineer a sibling to save your dying child's life?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Mayor opposes charter change

Mayor Kelly Kirschner criticized proposed changes to the power structure in City Hall; the city manager called the changes unnecessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
Pit bull fight frighten neighbors

The owner of the 6-year-old pit bull believes he was agitated when he fought another dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 20, 2018
Local fashion designer creates one-of-a-kind clothing

Mara Huard, owner and designer at Aerial Clothing SRQ, shares her love for bold prints, bright colors and free-flowing designs.

  • Black Tie
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • December 5, 2019
HOPE for the Holidays

When we give "Hope" to others, we receive exponential "Hope" ourselves.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sam Koscho

The senior receiver/safety talks playing both sides of the ball and his favorite play of his career

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 17, 2018
Red tide disappears from Longboat shores

People are returning to Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2017
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Braden River-Venice showdowns top 2017.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2016
Beach Road on the path to legal battles

A couple accuses the Siesta Key-based Reopen Beach Road campaign of spreading misinformation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 18, 2013
Holiday traffic creates trash buildup on Siesta Beach

Some visitors to the beach voice complaints about the garbage, but county officials stand behind current cleanup procedures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 12, 2014
Winding Oaks nears end of $3 million upgrade

Today, the 26-year-old community, which consists of 56 units in 28 one-level buildings, is nearing the end of approximately $3 million worth of updates that began in 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 12, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO resigns

Rob Anderson worked a year at the post; current COO Philip Reber named interim CEO.

  • East County
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