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Results for: Improving Mental Clarity for Adults

  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Girls Inc. elects mayor

After a campaign that both united and inspired residents, Shayla emerges victorious in Dream Harbor's mayoral race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 1, 2016
Action on traffic

While Sarasota and Bradenton Beach officials say nothing new is planned to help relieve congestion, Longboat’s Lenny Landau is urging residents to change behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 17

A list of our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 10, 2015
Find a way to say yes

Capital flows where it is welcome. So Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff is taking his capital to Manatee. City commissioners could change the story with leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 7, 2015
Our View: Both sides should settle

It almost doesn't even qualify as news; it was so expected.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 29, 2014
Teachers prep students for more tests

The Manatee County School District estimates it will hold tests on 80 days of the 180-day school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 5, 2013
"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

"The Great Chicken Wing Hunt" lands in Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 10, 2013
Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

Joe on the Go: The final push -- and does it really matter?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 16, 2013
Fiscal frontrunner: Terry Turner

Terry Turner lobbied for a strong city manager role and redevelopment on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 21, 2014
Football preview: Sarasota High

Justin Austin made an immediate impact in his first season with the Sailors. He rushed for 1,200 yards last season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 9, 2014
A Plea for Forgiveness

John and Dehlia Garrity seek clemency for Josh Hunter, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for driving drunk in the car crash that killed their son, Doug.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Sports: Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the East County Observer, once again, celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Our view

The hedgehog strategy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 11, 2022
Return of season prompts complaints of traffic congestion

Construction will continue throughout much of 2022 at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2024
Sarasota junior golfer heads to US Kids World Championship in August

Liam Kinne, 9, also won a Drive, Chip and Putt local qualifier on July 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 6, 2024
The best holiday events in Sarasota and Siesta Key

Here are events to help you enjoy a merry holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dani Hernandez, Observer Intern |
  • June 6, 2024
Lakewood Ranch youth soccer star shows he can compete at the highest level

Broden Beorlegui, 16, chases his dream of being a professional player.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 7, 2025
Christ Church of Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

Started by 25 Longboaters in 2004, the church will host a service on Jan. 12 to reminisce on all their progress throughout the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 5, 2025
Theatre Odyssey celebrates 20 years of its Ten Minute Play Festival

After a modest start, the festival has become a mainstay of the Sarasota arts season.

  • Arts + Culture
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