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By Observer Staff |
May 28, 2014

Program seeks host families

A nonprofit dedicated to providing an international student exchange needs host families this summer.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 22, 2014

Obituary: Doris Lytle

Doris Lytle, 88, of Naples and formerly of Longboat Key and Andover, Mass., died Jan. 10.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
August 16, 2013

Heritage Harbour CDD adopts budget

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District adopted its 2013-14 Fiscal Year budget Thursday night.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 11, 2013

VIDEO: Longboat Key's 9/11 tribute

In 2002, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Executive DirectorE Gail Loefgren proposed lining Gulf of Mexico Drive with nearly 3,000 flags in memory of each life lost in the attacks.

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
October 16, 2013

Deputies arrest fugitive sex offender

Sarasota County deputies tracked 32-year-old Brian Lacy into Hillsborough County late Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
February 24, 2014

Police charge man with aggravated animal cruelty

Sarasota Police arrested 47-year-old Ephrian Myles Sunday, for allegedly covering his girlfriend's puppy with hot sauce.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
February 28, 2014

Pettingell named top Coldwell Florida agent

Roger Pettingell was the company's top-ranked agent in Florida in 2013.

Longboat Key
News

By Josh Siegel |
November 26, 2013

Manatee County Government announces Thanksgiving closures

Manatee County government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 12, 2014

Harvest donates to Take Stock

Representatives of Harvest United Methodist Church in Lakewood Ranch recently donated more than $17,000 to Manatee County's Take Stock in Children program.

East County
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
July 19, 2023

Bradenton Beach Sewer project continues through July

The latest project update says some traffic disruption may occur along Gulf Drive South.

Longboat Key
News

In Memoriam |
December 8, 2023

Jeanne Bigelow Auten

With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother on December 5th in Bradenton, FL.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Observer Staff |
June 26, 2024

County breaks ground on new Parks admin center

The two-building Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources headquarters is located at Twin Lakes Park.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
October 26, 2025

East Manatee Fire Rescue adds a spark to Halloween

The Trunk or Treat event at Station 1 in Lakewood Ranch drew hundreds.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 29, 2025

Sarasota suspect arrested in 2006 child-sex case

A man was arrested Thursday in Tennessee on capital charges.

Sarasota
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
May 22, 2023

Manatee County prepares residents for hurricane season

After Hurricane Ian, county's public safety officers are issuing stronger warnings this year.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
July 19, 2024

Sarasota County School Board District 2: Liz Barker

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Andrew Warfield |
August 14, 2025

New Sarasota County tax collector vows a balanced budget future

Vowing to eventually eliminate excess fees the office returns to the county, former County Commissioner-turned-Tax Collector Mike Moran says he needs to invest in more staff and current technology.