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By Brendan Lavell |
February 3, 2021

Manatee County commissioners disagree on animal shelter scope

Cost, size, access: Inside Manatee County commissioners' debate about location of new animal shelter

East County
News

By Eric Garwood |
May 17, 2022

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tell that snake this is our beach

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

In Memoriam |
January 3, 2022

Sidney Katz

Sidney Katz was born in a cold-water tenement flat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 27, 1917.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Robin Hartill |
June 27, 2012

Cumming likely choice for long-term police chief

For now, the town isn't looking anywhere beyond Acting Police Chief Pete Cumming for the permanent top-cop position.

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
September 13, 2012

Cheaper era for Village merchants begins

Village merchants, who contribute to a county maintenance fund, will pay between $80,000 and $50,000 less than forecasted for FY 2013.

Siesta Key
News

By Nick Friedman |
March 15, 2012

O'Shea hopes to bolster college's national recognition

The man chosen to take the helm of New College this summer says he looks forward to boosting the college's recognition on the national level.

Sarasota
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
October 21, 2015

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrates Lakewood Ranch turning 20

Thousands expected to attend Oct. 23 festivities at Premier Sports Campus.

East County
News

By Letter to the Editor |
January 11, 2024

Performance appraisals for City Commission

A former city commissioner encourages residents to make sure the commission is serving the public good.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Andrew Warfield |
March 13, 2024

Potential City Island investors want to leave a legacy

The many endeavors of entrepreneurs Jeffrey and David Koffman, who say capitalism begets altruism, include a plan to grow City Island's status as an attraction.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
September 9, 2019

Steeple removal closes segment of Main Street

A crane is stationed on Main Street to accommodate the removal of the steeple at FirstSarasota church.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 9, 2014

Sarasota: top issues to watch in 2014

The Sarasota Observer profiles some of the year's most pressing issues.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
March 26, 2026

Local artist makes larger-than-life versions of nostalgic objects

After a career in construction, Joel Benham, known as "GWAK," decided to make a living full-time with his detailed, large-scale re-creations of familiar products.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
June 15, 2023

Cat Depot seniors program helps provide age-appropriate companions

The program, sponsored by Pets for the Elderly, offers senior cats to senior individuals for one-third the cost of a regular adoption.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
October 30, 2020

Longboat Key Cops Corner: Just an FYI

Police reports from around the island.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Dariela Delgado |
February 16, 2023

Empath Health asks for a helping hand

Empath Health is in need of volunteers who want to help patients, families and the community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Stephanie Hannum |
June 9, 2011

Woman Entrepreneur of the Year finalist: Judith Cuppy

Judith Cuppy was named a Woman Entrepreneur of the Year finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 17, 2024

Longboat fire chief, son exemplify why a firefighter is always on call

Last Thanksgiving, Chief Dezzi and his son, Ryan, saved the life of their neighbor while both were off-duty. They were recognized by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department this month.