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  • December 6, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Longboat staff, business people and residents say farewell to outgoing Town Manager

Outgoing Town Manager Dave Bullock joined town staff in 2011 and lead the town through multiple island-changing projects.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 15, 2018
Letters to the editor: Observer has served as Unicorp’s shill

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 28 to Jan. 3

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2020
Sarasota Polo Club ready to open in a pandemic world

Sarasota Polo Club owners James and Misdee Miller hope fans will buy tickets in advance to help safety planning.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2022
More drama on tap at Manatee County Commission meeting

County Clerk Angel Colonneso launches an attack on the administrator, whose contract is up for extension.

  • East County
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  • By George Rauch |
  • February 3, 2010
U.S. government destroyed our money

A look at 300 years of economic history briefly enough to understand how we got into this terrible economic predicament with a worthless currency and why we must return to a gold-and-silver standard before this country can be free again from the shackles of government.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 14, 2013
If you build it, will they come?

Density-overlay advocates say it will bring more 'obtainable' apartments and condos and a younger demographic to downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Good Ideas'

What started as quest to better control costs and manage growth in Manatee County has, in many ways, become an audit of the county's planning systems.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 25, 2016
10 things you didn't know about John Ringling

As John Ringling’s 150th birthday approaches, delve a little deeper into the personality of the man who shaped the Sarasota we know and love today.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • April 26, 2013
Learning to cook with grains at Whole Foods Market Sarasota

Learning to cook with grains at Whole Foods Market Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2025
Fourth of July 2025 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's No. 1 ambassador dies at 90

Don O'Leary was a pillar of the community who advocated for more fire stations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 16, 2025
Permitting drastically increases as residents rebuild and repair

Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Longboat Key and Sarasota residents scurry for permits during remodels and rebuilds of damaged properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 25, 2009
TOP STORY, FEBRUARY: Springing into Action

Johan Kriek, Gregory Cilek and Tim Morris are the masterminds behind Springbok Sports Club and Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 30, 2025
Former defensive lineman leads group of stars into SHS Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School 1986 graduate Magdi El Shahawy has served as the University of San Diego's associate athletic director for academics after taking time off for family.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 31, 2025
Manatee County commissioners consider booting planning commissioners

Commissioner Jason Bearden says planning commission seats are used as a recruitment tool toward commission seats.

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 1, 2026
Citizen survey shows love of Longboat, but road issues remain

Most takeaways weren’t a surprise, but the data still has value to town leaders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 5, 2023
DeSantis’ weapon: The law

No Florida governor in the past 50 years has wielded as much power and used the law the way Gov. DeSantis has. It’s all about the ‘BHAGs.’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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