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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 4, 2026
This is justified retaliation

The leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran declared war on the U.S. in 1979 and continued ever since. We always had the right to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mike Moran |
  • May 3, 2026
My oath to the law and the taxpayers of Sarasota County

While waiting for the attorney general to rule on a disagreement over how to implement state law, costly litigation could have been avoided.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 6, 2026
Charles Edward Githler

Charles Edward Githler was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 29, in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 12, 2024
Longboat Key tennis legend Dick Schlorf dies at 85

Dick Schlorf, who was instrumental to the creation of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, died Feb. 2 at age 85.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 31, 2024
The Bay undertakes restoration of historic Chidsey Building

The project is expected to be complete by summer of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 21, 2023
DUI charges dropped against Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse

The state attorney's office cites "insufficiency of evidence" in a memorandum to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 8, 2023
Former state attorney Andrew Warren dissects DeSantis' policies

The Longboat Key Democratic Club welcomed Warren as their June 6 guest speaker. He discussed his suspension and the governor's recent actions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Obaseki

The Booker High football defensive back had an interception in the Tornadoes' 43-13 win over Southeast High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 13, 2020
Safety measures added to Sarasota School Board meetings

Following protests, disruptive residents, meeting participants will be checked with a metal detector before entering chambers.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital sees rise in COVID-19 patients

The hospital has 36 patients with COVID-19, including seven in intensive care. Health professionals say serious issues remain limited almost exclusively to unvaccinated individuals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High social studies teacher earns recognition for her passion.

Patty Haeussler was named Social Studies Teacher of the Year by Florida Council for the Social Studies.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch art teacher finds new "pet" project

Lakewood Ranch art teacher paints pet portraits

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 15, 2022
Longboat Fire Department celebrates annual awards ceremony

Lt. Ron Koper received the department's award for Employee of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2023
One credit card too many

A shopper who dropped his wallet finds a little something extra when making sure nothing was lost. This and more in this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Cops Corner 10.22.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2010
Hospital CEO completes 165-mile bike ride

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson biked from Miami to Key West during the Southern Most AIDS/HIV Bike Ride earlier this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 20, 2009
Creator's Choice: Jamie Day, actress

If Jamie Day looks familiar, you either pay close attention to 1-800-Ask-Gary commercials or frequent Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
AAU team bounces to top status

After losing its first three games by at least 20 points each, the Sarasota Gators fifth-grade travel basketball team rebounded to post a 12-7 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Swan family reunites after separation

The Longboat Key swan family was reunited on Saturday, May 22 after a period of separation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
News Briefs

Libraries, AARP offering free tax-return assistance; Volunteers needed for 2012 cleanup; Members sought for emergency services board

  • Siesta Key
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