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By Observer Staff |
February 5, 2014

Author Intro

Brandeis University professor and best-selling novelist Stephen McCauley spoke to Brandeis National Committee members from Sarasota and Manatee counties Jan. 12, during a brunch held at the Prestancia Country Club.

East County
Neighbors

By Amanda Sebastiano |
August 26, 2015

East County resident hopes to ignite commission

Paramedic and firefighter Tom Batchelor applies to challenge incumbent Vanessa Baugh for the District 5 seat on the Manatee County Commission.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
January 18, 2017

Tennis Center study calls for upgrades

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for the public tennis facility this spring.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Atkins |
March 27, 2019

Clydesdales deliver 'best day ever' at Sarasota Polo Club

Millie Sica stood bolt upright, a look of shock and bewilderment dancing across her face. Towering above her, a Budweiser Clydesdale sniffed her cap. She giggled while her mom, Melissa Sica, snapped a photo.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
September 18, 2015

Calendar for this week

Find out what's happening in your neighborhood.

East County
News

By Eddie Kirsch |
December 5, 2011

Boil water advisory for some Sarasota residents

County Officials have issued a precautionary boil water advisory due to a water main break affecting the north of Bahia Vista Street between Troyer Plaza and McIntosh Road.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 19, 2012

Jaleski spars with the mayor

Commission candidate Gene Jaleski thinks town attorney David Persson is providing poor legal advice.

Longboat Key
News

By Brynn Mechem |
May 21, 2019

Lido Pool to temporarily close

The pool, located at 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, will be closed for seven days.

Sarasota
News

By Nat Kaemmerer |
January 10, 2022

Music statue in St. Armands Circle recovering after fall

The statue is missing its head and hands, likely thanks to someone climbing on it.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: Tolls proposed for Siesta bridges

Revenues would be earmarked for storm damage repair costs.

April Fools

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 22, 2024

First affordable housing project approved in East County

The proposed apartment complex between Interstate 75 and Lena Road, Amara, will offer 25% of its units at an affordable rate.

East County
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
October 20, 2011

Gifted program levels steady in Sarasota County schools

For the foreseeable future, the Sarasota County Public Schools should be at no risk of having to implement a lottery system to control the number of students in its gifted student programs.

Siesta Key
News

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 Tyler Whitson |
May 21, 2012

WSLR makes big changes, hints at support for new stations

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Brynn Mechem |
December 7, 2020

Bathrooms to be added to Siesta park

Two family-style restrooms will be added to Nora Patterson Bay Island Park.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 6, 2011

City of Sarasota spending $1.2 million for backflow devices

A state and federal mandate that requires municipal water systems to be protected with backflow prevention devices will cost the city of Sarasota $1.2 million.