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  • By Adrian Moore, Ari Cohn |
  • March 12, 2025
Florida’s lawsuit against Target: hypocrisy

In February Florida’s attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against the Target Corp. on behalf of the State Board of Administration.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2024
Riverview High softball wins with a smile

The Rams are 12-3 thanks to commanding pitching, timely hitting and a lot of joy.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2024
Foundation leader keeps connection with community strong

Mark Clark brings his passion for family into his work leading the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2024
Sarasota's nonfootball alums get their due

Watch for these area athletes on the national college sports scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2023
Talk law enforcement with police over a cup of coffee

The Sarasota Police Department will host its next Coffee with a Cop on May 18 at a downtown McDonald's.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 28, 2023
Revamp underway at Longboat's Publix

The Publix on Bay Isles parkway is under minor construction, which will include the addition of self-checkout machines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2021
Free summer meals for Manatee County students

School District of Manatee County families with children 18 and younger can pick meals up at Haile Middle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel bids farewell to longtime friend

The sendoff was commemorated with a garden lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 17, 2023
Visible Men Academy celebrates 10 years

The Visible Men Academy's annual Shine On! gala was held at Michael's On East on April 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 17, 2022
Hard work recognized at town hall

Maika Arnold won the Town Manager Award and, unofficially, the quickest commuter award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2009
Mini Mustangs to extend care options

Lakewood Ranch High School's voluntary pre-kindergarten program will be offering extended program hours beginning Jan. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 14, 2009
Larson qualifies for District 1

Lynn Larson's qualification ensures the town will hold a preliminary election in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 28, 2009
Obituary: Mark 'Mike' Dreyer

Mark 'Mike' Dreyer, 68, of Longboat Key and Canton, Ohio, died Aug. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2009
Lady Pirates win second district game

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Bayshore 4-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Michael's earns some bragging rights

Michael's On East is one of just 17 restaurants throughout the United States - and one of only two restaurants in Florida - to receive a Four Diamond Award for more than 20 consecutive years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
LECOM students earn scholarships

Two Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton students received top honors at the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association's 107th annual conference Feb. 18-21 in Ft. Lauderdale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Child protection center gets new home

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Child Advocacy Center, the new home for Sarasota's CPC, was held Thursday, April 23

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2009
Improvement district sets first budget

Downtown Improvement District members detailed how they'll use the taxes they collect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Obituary: Carol Greenblatt

Carol Greenblatt, 68, of Longboat Key, was a competitive mah-jongg player and a skilled cook.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Martin Rettinger

Martin Rettinger, 80, died April 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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