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Results for: Vanity Wagon Discount Code “AVA”– Save Up To 40% on All Orders

  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 30, 2025
Busy agenda kicks off active month for Sarasota City Commission

May is promising to be hectic as a month of contentious issues begins with revisiting Hyatt redevelopment decision and another request to cover commissioner legal expenses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
LETTERS: Readers respond to 'Epidemic'

Last week, The East County Observer published an article titled "Epidemic." It focused on Justin Lizardi, the 20-year-old who in July was caught burglarizing homes in Heritage Harbour. His family shared details about Lizardi's longtime addiction to drugs, which he began using while a student Lakewood Ranch High School. See inside for readers' responses.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 19, 2022
Manatee County continues to serve Myakka residents who have contaminated water

Drinking water, water testing provided to Myakka residents by Manatee County following Ian.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 1, 2010
Literary vagabond

Since the publication of his first novel last summer, Ryan Praefke has showed no signs of slowing down. The dark novelist shares his inspirations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 29, 2025
Self-care enthusiasts open The Wellness Space at Waterside

The Wellness Space, founded by internationally experienced practitioners Maria Luedeke and Kyle Schauenberg, will provide classes to nourish, explore, soothe and thrive.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 21, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A noise for news

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 8, 2025
Electric bikes speed toward regulations in Manatee County

Commissioner Bob McCann is pushing for an ordinance that will establish rules to ensure safety.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 12, 2025
Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Summer school

Who said the dog days of summer have to be slow? Try these 10 favorite activities on Longboat and its surrounding keys and celebrate summer island-style.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 4, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Cabaret

Just enough Holiday spirit lingered around Longboat Key Saturday night for a holiday cabaret at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon and Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Murf Klauber's zest for life included his personal and professional endeavors

Considered a true renaissance man and a visionary thinker by many who knew him — and a sartorial standout who was rarely not seen in a colorful tropical shirt and loafers on his feet, never socks  — Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber died Nov. 22. He was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 1, 2023
For SMH, context matters

All things considered, in the fog of the crisis, Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s handling of COVID was exemplary — except in one area.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2015
OUR VIEW | More Medicaid: Federal ransom

The call of media editorialists, state senators and altruists for expanding Obamacare’s Medicaid program in Florida remains a cacophonous drumbeat of pots and pans.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 31, 2013
The Oaks Club residents battle about birds

Residents at The Oaks Club have debated for two years about the removal of Brazilian pepper trees, home to 1,600 birds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2024
Wildlife specialists rebuild osprey nest at Jiggs Landings in east Manatee County

Volunteers use a Papasan chair to provide a solid structure for ospreys to breed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Memorial parade rolls onto Main

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host the Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade May 27.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 26, 2015
OUR VIEW | Manatee tax dilemma

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker says the county’s reserves will be depleted by 2018 if it keeps balancing its budget with them. He hopes a task force will face the reality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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