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Tommy Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the state House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
District 73 candidate says he is trained to be a leader

Tommy Gregory, a retired Air Force lieutenant and a Sarasota attorney, says his military background has provided him with the leadership skills necessary to represent District 73 in the state House.

  • East County
  • News
B.J. Webb
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 26, 2013
Webb to lead USTA Florida Foundation

The United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation appointed B.J. Webb as volunteer president of the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The CSAB advises and makes recommendations to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regarding priorities and expenditures of the County's dedicated millage for children’s services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 15, 2014
Manatee County accepts Children's Services Board applications

Manatee County is accepting applications to fill three seats on the Children's Services Advisory Board.

  • East County
  • News
Madison Brown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Brown

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball junior talks playing Venice High and her favorite movies

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The School Board took its first step in planning the 2014-2015 budget at a Jan. 21 work session.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 22, 2014
School Board anticipates first balanced budget in years

Rising property values will allow the district to increase spending and accrue a budget surplus during the 2014-2015 school year without raising millage rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Asian Art Center designed by Machado Silvetti is a fresh architectural break from the rest of the museum and is scheduled to open around February 2016
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 17, 2015
Selby Foundation gives $250,000 toward Ringling Museum's future Asian Art Center

The formal entrance to the Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt Gallery will be named in the foundation's honor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2010
Lady Mustangs open season perfect

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team opened the season with a pair of victories Nov. 2 and Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ed Smith Stadum. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

Pitchers and catchers will report to Sarasota on Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

MPO approves diamond interchange funding; The Mall at UTC brings in 'Frozen' ice palace; Lakewood Ranch Town Hall hosts early voting; Lakewood Ranch to break ground on new clubhouse; County searches for construction trades members

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 6, 2018
Cops Corner: No evidence of distress

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Gulf snook numbers now exceed Florida Wildlife Commission management goals.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2016
Limited harvest for 'unique' snook starts Sept. 1 in Florida

Gulf snook numbers now exceed FWC management goals

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sophie Fedder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 5, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: 09.06.18

East County Athlete of the Week: 09.06.18

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 10, 2017
Straffs bring neighbors together for Passover

Friends of Roberta and Larry Straff gathered April 10 to celebrate the first night of Passover.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tanks in Mote Marine's new Science Education Aquarium will hold more than 1 million gallons of water.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2019
Mote Marine picks builders for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch builder Willis Smith and its partner, Orlando's Whiting-Turner, get contract to build an iconic structure.

  • East County
  • News
Linda Holland still lives in the 1926 historic home she moved into in 1980, when she came to Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 14, 2013
Election: Neighborhood leader wants to bring two sides together

On the North Trail, Linda Holland wants to bridge differences between residents concerned with change and developers who want to redevelop the corridor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year-old John Anthony Bedfordfor trafficking in methamphetamine Thursday, Aug. 1.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 2, 2013
Deputies bust meth manufacturers

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested two men Thursday, Aug. 1, for trafficking in methamphetamine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat Key Town Hall showcases local artists

For many years, the town of Longboat Key has provided a space for local artists to shine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 13, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
At Siesta Estates on Memorial Day weekend, people parked on property the community recently paid $16,000 to landscape. Photo courtesy Lori Jasper.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 27, 2017
‘Pack your patience:’ Holiday parking big concern on Siesta Key

A proposed parking lot could bring salvation for residents and visitors next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gotcha hopes to expand its services from a ride-share to a bike and scooter share in Sarasota.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 16, 2019
Gotcha, VeoRide propose scooter- and bike-sharing in Sarasota

Ride-sharing service already at work in Sarasota hopes to expand business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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