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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2023
Government by the people? Not for Siesta Key

Advocates for incorporating Siesta Key spent fulfilled state requirements to conduct a referendum. But so much for government "by the people." Florida lawmakers decided they know better than citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2023
LWR Community Activities ramps up programming to meet demand

With more people getting involved, the social organization is creating new programs to meet the expanding needs of its residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Ed's Tavern organizes Memorial Day parade

Owner John Breiner will repeat history when he holds the Salute to Heroes Parade May 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 6, 2020
Sarasota kids do some smooth sailing at summer camp

Outdoor summer camps are staying the course, with many safety precautions in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 17, 2020
Cardinal Mooney football coach has a successful homecoming

Mooney defeated North Port 42-7 in a family affair.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 22, 2020
Golf offers 'safe haven' for East County athletes

Golfers say the sport keeps them mentally and physically healthy during COVID-19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2019
Sarasota bar puts the reality in virtual reality

Sarasota bar Escape Reality Downtown puts the reality in virtual reality.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2018
'The Fence' exhibit at Nathan Benderson Park offers portrait of Pinecraft visitors

Get a unique look inside the local Amish community through ‘The Fence’ photo exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns scholastic honor

Braden River High senior becomes one of 16,000 students nationally to be a semifinalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 21, 2017
Realtors notice trend shift in home buyers

Real estate tastes shift from Mediterranean styles to something more open and contemporary. Longboat Key Realtors say sellers should pay attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Big Pass

Even though the state has offered an early endorsement of a proposal to dredge Big Pass, Siesta Key residents will keep fighting to block the Lido Key renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tarzan'

Everybody's favorite noble savage is having a swinging time at the Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 29, 2014
Musical performer is anything but idle

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf juggles friends, school and preparations for his next appearance on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2022
Manatee School District plans to test electric buses late this year.

The School District of Manatee County will purchase 3-5 electric buses if the program is approved by the board this spring.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jayden Dudash

The Riverview High senior boys basketball player is averaging 11 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as of Jan. 9.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 6, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department gets refresher on marine rescues

The department's three shifts each recently spent a day on the water to brush up on rescue tactics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2024
Jilted paramour can't let go of short-term relationship

Ghosted after a one-night stand, a rejected man stalks a woman throughout an evening of downtown bar hopping. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Out of Door Academy Halloween Parade

Children at Out of Door Academy paraded in their Halloween costumes around the schools campus on Wednesday Oct. 31. Teachers also dressed up for the occasion. Parents showed up at the end of the day to take photographs and pick the children up from school.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Light Up the Village Parade

Siesta Key celebrated the holidays with the 2013 Light Up the Village Parade Saturday, Nov. 30. At sundown, local businesses and organizations paraded along Ocean Boulevard. Afterward, children met Santa and had their 29th year, marks the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 30, 2023
Music Compound encourages reading with summer program

Children can earn prizes based on the number of books they read.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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