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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 5, 2024
Sarasota County tourism 'normalizing' post-pandemic, optimistic for 2025

After a pandemic-era travel boom, Sarasota is seeing a return to normal, market researchers say, with indications of an uptick in some segments of travelers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Holiday memories ring true for Sarasota residents

Sarasota residents look back on their favorite holiday memories and share how they'll celebrate the season this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • September 2, 2009
If not for debt, 'bull' would be back

U.S. factories and consumers are poised for a rebound. The holdup is inflationary deficit spending in Washington.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 7, 2025
Former Sarasota deputy goes global in providing wheelchairs to animals

When John Cox founded Ruck9, he was hoping to help a few dogs to walk again, but his mission has encompassed animals around the world, from geese to skunks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • March 7, 2012
Celebrating Wellness, Contemplative Style!

Celebrating Wellness, Contemplative Style!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 7, 2024
Sarasota couple turned love of traveling into coffee business

Manuel Montenegro and Amanda Govic of Palma Coffee use their love of traveling and culture to source coffee at origin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 15, 2025
Manatee County inches toward initiating stormwater fees

Despite public pushback in 2019, Manatee County is taking another shot at implementing a stormwater program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2020
Binge Blog: On the impending doom of the industry

"How To with John Wilson" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 22, 2021
Cringe Blog: "Dune" reminds you that fear is the mind-killer

Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi blockbuster is on "HBO Max" right now.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By George Rauch |
  • August 29, 2012
Market Watch: Government destroyed the economy - here's how to revive itÂ

In the early 1970s, the Nixon administration refused to transfer gold from our Federal Reserve System to France, in settlement for a pool of dollars that existed in French banks that President Charles DeGalle wanted redeemed for gold.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Oh, nothing, just the end of the world

"Watchmen" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 14, 2025
Manatee needs more testing on electric school buses

Cost and the ability to serve open areas are just some of the areas that need more exploration before the School District of Manatee County purchases additional electric buses.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 26, 2025
Braden River High wrestling hopes to build on record-setting 2024-25 season

The Pirates sent eight wrestlers to the state tourney last year and are seeking their first-ever girls place-winner.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 6, 2024
Bomb squad to purchase new suits with Manatee County grant

With a $170,000 grant, Manatee County buys extra protection for those bomb squad members who put their lives on the line in Manatee, Highlands and Hardee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2022
Sarasota-Bradenton median home price hits historic $500,000 threshold

The median home prices in the Sarasota-Manatee area is at a record high, though data shows that stabilization of prices might be underway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 23, 2013
The obstacles facing an independent filmmaker: An opportunity for Sarasota?

The obstacles facing an independent filmmaker: An opportunity for Sarasota?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 25, 2012
Central Park’s New Home Builders Sell 300 Homes

Central Park’s New Home Builders Sell 300 Homes

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 14, 2011
My View: Government does not create jobs

Government turns efficient private-sector jobs into inefficient government ones. And then does it far more than necessary.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Cops Corner

March 8 8:25 a.m. - Bahia Vista Street. Road Hazard. A manhole cover was seen lying on the road, with the manhole exposed. However, no ninja turtles - mutant or otherwise - were seen in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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