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By Vinnie Portell |
February 19, 2025

Ivey turns Sarasota boys basketball from cellar dweller to state contender

Basketball coach BJ Ivey has led the Sailors on their best run in over 50 years.

Sarasota
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
October 16, 2019

Longboat leaders lobby for action on Bradenton Beach intersection

Longboat leaders, Bradenton Beach mayor successfully ask FDOT to include a hard-to-fix junction on a list of possible sites to consider for fix-up. But nothing is certain.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Walsh |
June 25, 2015

OUR VIEW | The ‘taking’ of your property

In Sarasota, often times it doesn’t matter what you own, or what city codes entitle you to do. Complainers trump property rights.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
October 12, 2022

Lakewood Ranch businesswoman takes on challenge with first lesson at Sarasota Polo Club

Instructor says Lakewood Ranch's Karen Medford aces her first polo lesson.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 25, 2011

OUR VIEW: The rec center dilemma

Longboat Key residents have known for a long time the recreation center at Bayfront Park needs to be replaced. The hard parts are deciding how to pay for improvements and how expansive those improvements should be.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Nick Friedman |
March 15, 2012

Sarasota man to travel to 11 countries on a mission trip

After recovering from years of drug addiction, Eddie Beiler will travel to 11 countries in 11 months for a mission trip to help children in need.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
January 28, 2020

Recognizing a scam before it happens to you

Detective Lt. Robert Bourque shared tips for keeping yourself and your money safe.

Longboat Key
News

By Klint Lowry |
February 12, 2020

Hermitage Artist Retreat's Andy Sandberg putting best foot forward

New CEO, artistic director plans on keeping a high profile — for himself and the retreat

Arts + Culture

By Eric Garwood |
November 12, 2019

Longboat elections 2020: Five questions with BJ Bishop

Town Commission candidate qualifies for at-large seat campaign.

Longboat Key
News

By By Kevin Allen | Contributor |
May 15, 2018

The Jolly Rancher

What’s it like to be the new guy on the Ranch?

LWR Life

By Adrian Moore |
January 19, 2017

Embracing growth and grappling with traffic

Tips on addressing the county's most pressing issues.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Petra Rivera |
January 10, 2024

Comedian to bring Robin Williams to life in Longboat performance

Actor Roger Kabler has performed all over the U.S. as Robin Williams and will perform at Temple Beth Israel on Jan. 14.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
January 7, 2021

Officials hope 2021 brings end to pandemic

After a year dominated by the effects of COVID-19, there’s hope relief is on the way — but challenges associated with the coronavirus remain.

Sarasota
News

By Mark Bergin |
January 18, 2021

Longboat neighborhood's parking shifts into resident only

The new permit system took effect on New Year's Day for the Longbeach Village neighborhood in Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
August 16, 2021

School Board of Manatee County approves a mask mandate with opt out option

All students and employees will have the option to opt out of the School District of Manatee County's mask mandate.

East County
Schools

By Ian Swaby |
November 30, 2022

Manatee eyes December completion for storm debris cleanup

The amount of hurricane debris in the Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City and University Park areas has been more than expected, a spokesperson said, though cleanup is expected by the end of the year.