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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2023
Has calm come to Manatee County government with new interim administrator?

The choice of former U.S. Marine Lee Washington should provide a respite from the madness.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 10, 2022
Longboat Key sends proposed projects list to Sarasota County

If the surtax gets approved by Sarasota County voters, the town is due to receive about $15.13 million in funding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2022
Lakewood Ranch crafter brings gnome fad to local art show

Lakewood Ranch has become gnome central as lifetime crafter prepares for art show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2022
10 fun things to do in Sarasota

Whether you're visiting or live here, there are at least this many experiences that shouldn't be ignored.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 3, 2022
Accord with state allows roundabout art installation on Tamiami

An agreement between the city of Sarasota and FDOT will permit the installation on roundabouts at U.S. 41 at 10th and 14th streets and sets the policy for future Art in the Roundabouts projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 2, 2022
Hard Heart Burlesque whets audience appetite

It's one thing to get on stage and give an audience everything within you. It's quite another to do that while disrobing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Derr and Adrian Moore |
  • August 17, 2022
Traffic and pedestrian safety require realism, not slogans

Although the Vision Zero program sounds like a good idea to make roads safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, governments should still measure its trade-offs.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 5, 2022
School overcrowding eases slightly with charter academy opening

The opening of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy slightly lessens the enrollment load at other local schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 1, 2023
10 can't-miss events on Longboat Key in 2023

Mark your calendars. These are the top 10 events for the year on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 11, 2022
Commissioners have a to-do list when they return next month

Routine and out-of-the-ordinary tasks await the Longboat Key Town Commission in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Local performer inducted into Circus Ring of Fame

Tino Wallenda, of The Flying Wallendas, was honored during the Jan. 17 ceremony at St. Armands Circle.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Timeline

The Observer recounts the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, as they unfolded locally.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • January 31, 2013
For better or worse: city commissioners-elect weigh in on "sound"

For better or worse: city commissioners-elect weigh in on "sound"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2013
How Will We Grow? Activity Centers

Manatee County planning officials are evaluating development in the community and how to ensure growth pays for the infrastructure improvements - water, sewer and other services - that come along with it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2012
'Race to the Top'

Manatee County School District leaders have a $28.7 million dream for education.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 17, 2020
Longboat restaurants get creative in normally slow summer season

The end of the summer season also tends to be slower for many of Longboat Key's restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • February 20, 2020
Trail Talk

Fresh-air fitness is beneficial for the mind, body and soul. Period.

  • LWR Life
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 17, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 18

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2018
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