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By James Peter |
April 1, 2024

APRIL FOOL: New city of Sarasota logo unveiled

The new logo will transform Sarasota into a global city on par with Milan or Paris, says design team.

April Fools

By Observer Staff |
August 12, 2024

Smithsonian adds Sarasota's 'Mermaid Fountain' to its public art collection

The iconic downtown fountain will be honored by the city of Sarasota at a Sept. 13 ceremony.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 2, 2025

Lakewood Ranch car show drives donations to St. Jude's

The Knights of Columbus host the annual Car Show and Cookout at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

East County
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 22, 2024

Questions linger over Lake Manatee Dam release

East County residents question why more water wasn't released from Lake Manatee ahead of Tropical Storm Debby.

East County
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By S.T. Cardinal |
September 10, 2025

Longboat residents raise houses, foundations in storm rebuild

Stilts, raised lot elevations and unique construction techniques are all being utilized by Longboaters.

Longboat Key
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By Monica Roman Gagnier |
August 22, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra names Giancarlo Guerrero as its seventh music director

The Nashville Symphony music director succeeds Bramwell Tovey, who died in 2022.

Arts + Culture

By Pam McTeer |
September 16, 2009

Flood Zone

Last weekend, some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.

East County
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By Pam Eubanks |
February 16, 2011

Firefighter launches Lakewood business

East Manatee Fire Rescue Lt. Joe Griffith will provide classes and certifications for firefighters and others from his new venture in Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

East County
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By Liz Ramos |
May 19, 2020

Perseverance comes in handy in east Bradenton

Illuminate Landscape Designs owners Fitz and Kim Fitzpatrick navigate struggles of COVID-19 impacts.

East County
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By Eric Garwood |
February 11, 2019

Volunteers keep Longboat Key boating channel open

Buttonwood Harbor organization has kept boaters from running aground since the 1960s.

Longboat Key
News

By Katie Johns |
September 27, 2017

Chamber revamps Small Business Week

After a four year hiatus, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is bringing the week-long event back.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
March 18, 2015

County seeks vendors for Jiggs Landing

A vendor would provide canoe/kayak and other rentals, as well as boat tours of the river.

East County
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By Observer Staff |
July 11, 2013

Proposed Sarasota city budget increases

The city budget, which dedicates significant resources to covering rising pension costs, is still $2.5 million short of being balanced.

Sarasota
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By Amanda Sebastiano |
January 15, 2014

Doing Business: Mexicali Border Cafe

Mexicali Border Cafe opened its third location, at 7303 52nd Place E., in November.

East County
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By Kirkplan Kitchen & Bath |
September 5, 2024

Helping the Community: Kirkplan Kitchen & Bath Crafts amongst the floods

Hard times reveal the true strength of a community, reminding us that we need to lean on each other and work together to restore the place we call home.

East County
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
September 27, 2024

All quiet on the eastern Manatee front following Hurricane Helene

While west Manatee beaches took a "devastating" hit, Lakewood Ranch-area residents were dealing with minor cleanup.

East County
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By Matt Walsh |
October 20, 2010

There's another portrait of candidate Rick Scott the media neglect to report. It shows an honest, exceptional businessman and that the alleged Medicare fraud wasn't the primary reason for his resignation from Columbia-HCA.