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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 2, 2024
Nov. 5: Road to serfdom or the road to liberty?

Democracy leads to the lousy getting on top; subsidizing and producing more bad behavior; and economic fascism. The November election won’t stop all that, but the right choice can be a start.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 10, 2025
Changing millage review process a top priority among Manatee commissioners

Finding a way to cut taxes is a top priority, but finishing improvements on Lorraine Road is not.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2010
Town to learn the cost of beauty

APRIL FOOLS -- Town officials have decided to put federal spare change for beautification into the hands of Longboat residents

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 6, 2010
Workers ask county to save their jobs

The McLeod family has been involved in a decade-long dispute with the county about its business operations on Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 25, 2013
TWIS Asks: Special-effects artist Greg Baker

TWIS Asks: Special-effects artist Greg Baker

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2021
Hey Joe & Nancy: Tell us, what’s your vision for us?

We know they want us all bowing to their coercive laws that confiscate people’s wealth and make Americans dependent on them. But in the end, how will that make America stronger?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 3-9

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2023
Risen Savior Lutheran Church to add kindergarten in 2023-24

The addition of kindergarten is the first step in the expansion of Lakewood Ranch's Risen Savior Academy to include an elementary school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2010
Ranch wrestlers hit mats with OSU

Ohio State University wrestling coach Tom Ryan and wrestler Colt Sponseller visited the East County during Lakewood's wrestling camp June 16-18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 25, 2023
Elected officials in Manatee County receive raises as population grows

Salaries for elected officials in non-charter Florida counties are tied to population.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 7, 2018
Will Chase pops the question at Bayfront Park

Will Chase and Anna Hahn get engaged, Dottie Baer Garner celebrates her birthday, Wine, Women & Shoes 2018 tickets go on sale and more.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2013
District champs

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured its first district title since 2006 with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The sound of silence . . . please

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 13, 2011
Central Sarasota County Little League Baseball registration begins

Registration dates for the spring 2011 season are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2016
Braden River to hold hoops camp

Braden River will hold its annual basketball camp for three weeks in June.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2016
Lakewood gears up for coed summer hoops camp

Lakewood Ranch High will hold its annual summer basketball camp for four weeks.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
MCAT riders to see change in fares, extended bus routes

At their meeting June 17, Manatee County Commissioners approved higher fares and extended bus routes for MCAT riders.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2011
Dining could reach new heights

If the allowable height for waterfront restaurants is increased by 5 feet, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub could ask the town to raise its new second story by the same amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 20, 2021
Art and About: Let the Sunshine In!

The pandemic dealt a blow to the region’s arts community, but it’s coming back strong. These arts happenings will definitely put a sunny smile on your face during the summer sizzle.

  • LWR Life
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