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Army Air Corps pilot 1st Lt. James Edmundson in 1941 at Hickam Field before the attack
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Our View

Dec. 7, 1941: Never forget

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
On the record

Observer Group publisher and CEO Matt Walsh is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sandra Chororos, Elisabeth Waters, Heather Dunhill, Felice Schulaner and Marina Bourantonis
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 19, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Back in the saddle; Baker Babes; Nutcracker - the next generation; Set for dinner

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2013
Our View: Common Core: Dump it

Common Core Standards. Put them in the same tin can as Obamacare.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • 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
This rendering, provided by Ridan Industries, shows the height of the Longboat Island Chapel steeple compared to the height of the proposed 150-foot stealth cell tower. Rendering courtesy of Ridan Industries.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Online poll results were skewed; Chief Hogle's actions were by the book

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 25, 2016
Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is striving to find out how similar efforts — such as Brooklyn Bridge Park — became reality. (Photo courtesy Julienne Schaer)
  • By David Conway |
  • June 12, 2014
Organizations seek guidance for Sarasota bayfront plan

The groups behind Bayfront 20:20, a master planning process for available bayfront land, attempt to learn how to win support for its efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 8, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Tango

Tango owner Sandra Miccio shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New IDA Executive Director Anne Ross likes to spend her free time camping and kayaking with her family. "We like to be outdoors," she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 18, 2015
Anne Ross steps up to fill Eva Rey's shoes

New Lakewood Ranch executive director plots course for the future.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Caragiulo celebrates his win with departing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2014
Caragiulo defeats Snyder

Two school board races, one in each county, result in general election runoffs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 24, 2016
Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee Substance Abuse Coalition's Rita Chamberlain discusses potential impacts of the Office of Drug Control's closure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
Cause for Concern?

Manatee County advocates and agencies say the recent closure of the Florida's Office of Drug Control could hurt their fight against prescription drug abuse.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2011
East County business takes stand against cancer

Two local businesses this weekend will be holding fundraisers for cancer-related causes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The state first implemented DROP in the early 2000s to give top public-sector employees an incentive to stay in their positions instead of going to work in the private sector.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Employees seek DROP benefit

The Longboat Key Town Commission's decision Aug. 14 will affect the financial futures of town employees and taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Owner seeks new leases in life of plaza

How does $0 rent sound for three years? The rent is still too darn high for prospective Whitney Beach tenants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta takes a breath after a busy summer season

Tourism numbers were strong on Siesta Key this summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2017
Vietnam War documentary omits truths

Beautifully wrapped great lie

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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