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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2024
Sarasota football Amped after first 2024 win

Head Coach Anthony "Amp" Campbell has the Sailors playing physical football.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 16, 2024
Hurricane debris removal will take months

Sarasota city officials ask for patience as debris collection assets are stretched thin amid historic storm damage across multiple states.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 3, 2024
Sarasota roofing firm provides pick-me-up with crane for water skiing nonprofit

Despite seeing his business multiply after the storm, the president of Sutter Roofing believes it's important to take time out to help the community.

  • Sarasota
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 12, 2025
Free permits for Longboat storm damage likely to extend

Going against staff recommendation, town commissioners said they plan to introduce a resolution that will keep the permit fee waiver for hurricane-related repairs through December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 25, 2025
Longboat proceeds cautiously on new hires in 2026 budget proposal

Mayor Ken Schneier urges the town to focus on "needs, not wants" when considering expansion of staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 13, 2026
Grandson's paper knight inspires local author's first children's book

The adventures of Sir Knight take him to the beaches of Lido Key and beyond in this heart-warming tale of love and acceptance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 10, 2026
Buttonwood residents get sneak peek of stormwater improvements

A Longboat neighborhood prone to “sunny day flooding” will be getting much-needed stormwater improvements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 16, 2026
Manatee County partners with nonprofit to help residents with dementia

DementiAbility, which will provide the funding to run the nonprofit, will be given space in a county-owned building.

  • East County
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality

Nearly 8 acres of open land is lost to development per hour in Florida, says a panel moderator.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 3: Diana Shoemaker

Meet the candidate:

  • Elections
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 2, 2025
Top stories to watch in Sarasota in 2025

From high-level retirements to what to do about the Van Wezel, 2025 will be a busy year in the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By James Peter |
  • May 16, 2023
Longboater teaches yoga students to 'honor your body'

Beachfront yoga class on Longboat Key brings practitioners in touch with a holistic experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: It is now or never for Sarasota football teams

With the playoffs beginning this week, here's a look at each team's chances and the players who could decide the games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2022
Chance meeting led to 65 years of marriage for River Club couple

Lakewood Ranch's Jim and Vera Slocum have laughed a lot while being each other's "yin and yang."

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By George Rauch |
  • March 3, 2010
Market Watch: The Depression is not waning

There have been good times to write about over the last several decades, however, the outlook is not good now even though the Fed, Wall Street and our politicians continue to encourage us to 'see the bright side.' There is nothing 'bright' about these economic dislocations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2011
University Park celebrates 20 year milestone

University Park turned 20 on Nov. 4. The University Park Country Club will celebrate the milestone with an event for its members Nov. 11.

  • East County
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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 14, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to next round of city elections

Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to next round of city elections

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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 17, 2020
Sewage break prompts Longboat Key resident concerns

The town of Longboat Key was required to submit materials to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about June’s sewage break in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2019
Heritage Harbour's Play for Pink events continue to raise money for breast cancer research in Bradenton

Heritage Harbour's Play for Pink events continue to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 18, 2016
East County ‘word man’ tumbles into new career

Mote Ranch resident is the perfect type to write stories at age 84.

  • East County
  • News
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