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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 16, 2022
Riverview football gets first win of the season against Lehigh

The Rams blew a 21-0 but eked out a 31-28 win thanks to a 48-yard field goal from senior kicker Stone Springman.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Larry Eger | Chair of Decide the Date Sarasota |
  • January 4, 2018
City voters should decide when city elections are held

Off-year voting dilutes minority and young voter influence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Help name the bald eagle at Save Our Seabirds

A male bald eagle, found in Parrish, was brought to Save Our Searbirds for rehabilitation three months ago. After he was treated he was released, but he did not fly away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 12, 2016
Manatee County School Board to discuss school start times

Middle and high school students may soon start classes at a different time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2016
MTC hosts hearing expo

This year's event is themed "What's New?"

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 4, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Bramble

Thomas Edwin Bramble, 101, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2017
New leash laws coming to city parks

The City Commission is moving toward requiring pets to remain on leash in most parks, but there are still questions about where, exactly, the new rules will apply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 17 Recap

Old flames return and new sparks continue to fly this week — all while Juliette and Alex appear to be burning out.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: iFound it

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eva Rey |
  • May 23, 2012
My View: Preparedness key to storm survival

June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, and it is closer than you think if you do not have a disaster plan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2014
Waterlefe opens its new annex

As Franklyn Dickson walks through the Waterlefe River Club, his voice rings with excitement as he highlights each new detail -- paintings by Waterlefe artists in the front lobby, carpet tiles in the dining area to make for easy replacement, a permanent dance floor, and an expanded bar, among other features.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 20, 2023
Extracurricular activities evolve to suit students' interests

With so many differing interests among students, faculty at Sarasota and Manatee county schools are rising to the challenge and introducing new clubs and activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2015
Peacocks ruffle feathers again

Have you heard the mating calls? The Village’s most notorious birds are growing their flock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2014
Retired economist vies for at-large seat

In his bid for Terry Gans' at-large commission seat, Armando Linde focuses his campaign on fiscal conservatism for the town's budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
City approves Gulfstream luxury high-rise

Despite concerns from some residents, the city has signed off on plans for an 18-story, 23-unit condominium project near the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander & Niki Kottmann |
  • July 27, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 1 Recap

MTV's 'Siesta Key' debuts July 31. Two of our resident young-adult staff writers watched an early screening and have recapped every minute for your benefit.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Huntyre Elling

Lakewood Ranch High senior Huntyre Elling recorded her eighth shutout of the season, allowing three hits and one walk, while striking out seven en route to leading the Lady Mustangs to a 10-0 victory over New Port Richey River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2011
Firefighter rises swimmingly to challenge

Firefighter/paramedic Jay Gosnell is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Firefighter of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 22

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 31, 2012
Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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