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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 12, 2025
Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 16, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High baton twirlers keep tradition going

Lakewood Ranch High twirlers add a unique spin to their performance.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Our View

Why government fuels cynicism

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 23, 2019
Creativity, virtual reality talk of the town in Lakewood Ranch

Lecture series sparks intellectual interest in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 3, 2013
Preparing for Fourth of July: weather, tips, and parking

Find out where to park, the weather forecast and safety tips for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 1, 2014
Murder at the Circus

Sarasota Bay Club residents found themselves in the middle of a murder investigation Friday, April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman with no valid driver's license backed her tan pickup truck into oncoming traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview senior happy to be back on the track

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2022
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel ready for first winter season

The center's first busy season is upon them, and despite COVID-19, they're ready.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 5, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Rachel Slowik

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch softball star Rachel Slowik.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Andy Sawyer

Andy Sawyer started playing tennis when he was 8 years old, after his dad introduced him to the sport.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Zack Larson

Lakewood Ranch High senior center fielder Zack Larson went 4-for-5 at the plate with a home run and five RBIs to help lead the Mustangs to a 16-4 district victory over Largo March 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 13, 2013
Film: 'Side Effects'

All is not as it seems in director Steven Soderbergh's new film, "Side Effects." It's an intelligent, twisty murder mystery that plays games with your brain. So pay attention. This film is not for slackers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 9, 2015
Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

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  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • October 8, 2023
New study suggests common cancers are preventable with lifestyle changes

Adopting healthy dietary and exercise habits is a cornerstone of prevention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota Open is a blast

Things to watch for and do at the tennis event, which is at Payne Park through Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 2, 2021
Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns

Manatee County Deputy Administrator John Osborne resigns 19 days before vote to terminate Administrator Cheri Coryea.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
News Briefs

Publix plans for grand opening Dec. 13; Key resident requests legal costs breakdown

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 8, 2015
Readers pitch ideas for Hollywood 20 redevelopment

A Dave & Buster’s arcade and restaurant remains the most popular idea for the redevelopment for Sarasota Main Plaza, while other survey respondents pitched even more grandiose plans.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 24, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Martina Coppenrath

Martina Coppenrath recently completed the Disney Princess Women's Half Marathon, in Orlando, which she ran barefoot.

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