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By Kristen Herhold |
June 29, 2016

Remembering Pattigeorge’s, a Longboat Key icon

In its more than 40 years, Pattigeorge’s has become a well-known Longboat establishment and hangout for locals.

Longboat Key
News

By Berkley Mason |
August 24, 2017

'Bedsheet Man' made without deep pockets

Locally produced short film hopes to generate widespread attention.

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
July 18, 2018

Random Acts turns propaganda into comedy in 'Reefer Madness: The Musical'

“Reefer Madness: The Musical” confronts a burning issue in edgy Random Acts comedy at The Starlite Room.

Arts + Culture

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 16, 2025

2 East County projects make Manatee's legislative priorities list

Manatee County is asking the state and federal government for $24 million across seven projects.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
March 18, 2010

Our View

Why the stimulus is a stimu-not

Sarasota
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
July 30, 2025

Lena Road landfill's lifespan changed by slope strategies

Manatee County says reconfiguring the way waste is packed into cells will add two decades to the landfill.

East County
News

By Robert Higgs |
February 11, 2010

MY VIEW: Why deficits are so pernicious

Editor's Note: The following are excerpts from a 1991 article authored by Robert Higgs, the Thomas F. Gleed Professor in the Albers School of Business and the director of the Center for the Study of Social Dynamics at Seattle University.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
August 8, 2016

Ilana Armida Q&A

Artist Ilana Armida is gaining momentum with her new sounds.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
September 12, 2024

Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Alan Sprintz

Meet the candidate.

Elections

By Elizabeth King |
February 18, 2025

Big projects to keep an eye on in Parrish

With bulldozers and (lots of) building permits in tow, a pair of communities a short car ride away from Lakewood Ranch are in boom mode. "Coming soon" signs dot the landscape.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
January 28, 2016

Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Marty Fugate |
August 5, 2024

Florida Studio Theatre's 'The Outsider' takes aim at the politics of stupidity

Find out what happens when a nerdy lieutenant governor suddenly finds himself running the state.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ryan Kohn |
July 24, 2020

Binge Blog: Everything we do is an echo

"Giri/Haji" and "Everybody Wants Some!!" are this week's selections.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
August 8, 2017

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 2 Recap

The second episode of MTV's 'Siesta Key' was full of love-triangle drama, girl fighting and some lewd sexual comments.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Liz Ramos |
September 20, 2022

Lakewood Ranch schools receive funding for visual, performing arts

The 1-mill property tax referendum is providing $2.5 million for visual and performing arts programs, offering more opportunities for students.

East County
Schools

By Matt Walsh |
February 2, 2023

Declare fentanyl a WMD

President Joe Biden’s ineptness at stopping fentanyl from China and Mexico has fueled Florida’s fentanyl death toll — second highest in the U.S. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody makes a case for decisive action.