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Carlos E. Haile Middle School students and teachers can opt out of wearing masks in the classroom.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-area parents uncertain of how the school year will progress

With COVID-19 spike in the School District of Manatee, parents clash on proper direction.

  • East County
  • Schools
The building where Lori Martin's body was found in a sauna.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 26, 2018
Longboat police, medical examiner wait for test results in sauna death

Longboat Police Chief Pete Cumming said the department has more answers than questions but isn't willing to release anything until the medical examiner gets its tests back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Land's End Marina today.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Land's End Marina holds decades of memories, Longboat history

Memories begin where the 'land ends' on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said the updates are important to ensure all leaders are focused on the same goals.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Consultant helping with school district strategic planning

School leaders hope the improvements will increase the district's metrics in areas such as learning, employee excellence and community relations.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
 Great blue herons spend approximately 90 percent of their waking hours hunting for food.  (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 22, 2021
Bird of the week: Great blue heron

Wading bird spends most of its time seeking food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 9, 2019
Splish, splash: Families dive into Fun Night at Arlington Park

Arlington Park and Aquatic Center hosted its September Family Fun Night on Sept. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2014
Michael Kors bagged Longboat lot in November

The designer purchased two adjacent vacant Gulf-front lots for $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 9, 2019
Bradenton woman scammed after online purchase

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 2, 2010
Longboat Key Dental open for business

Dr. Lawrence Kassouf will practice full-time on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 2, 2010
Longboat Key Dental open for business

Dr. Lawrence Kassouf will practice full-time on the island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emergency officials from each municipality and from the county give an update Friday on preparations for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues mandatory evacuation orders

Residents in evacuation zone A — including Sarasota’s barrier islands — have to evacuate between 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. Saturday.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 7, 2009
7th Annual Mustang Golf! Camp ready to tee off

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its annual Mustang Golf! Camp for boys and girls ages 6-16 June 15-20 and 22-27 at Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota Christian students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition

Sarasota Christian Odyssey of the Mind teams will compete with students from all over the world at Michigan State University May 22 to 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Illustration by Nicole Thompson.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
Technology improves quality of life for hearing-impaired

As more venues become equipped with hearing loop systems, the 110,000 area residents who suffer from hearing loss can once again enjoy their favorite sound-related activities.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nicole McKenna, Emma Fabec, Emily Haywood, Jacob Meyer, Anthony Habas, Evan Schultz and Michael Burton all worked on the short film.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy students win Sarasota Film Festival award

A Sarasota Military Academy student group's short film won a new award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Chiles Group has applied to the town to build a 98-spot lot and an office on property between an empty bank and Whitney Plaza.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 24, 2019
Mar Vista seeks OK for satellite HR office, parking lot on Longboat

300 square foot office, 98 spaces proposed for land near Whitney Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 11, 2020
Philip D. Cady

Unstoppable. Fearless. Adventuresome. Caring. Generous. Faithful.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Meals on Wheels PLUS seeks donations, volunteers

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, which runs Manatee County's food bank, is seeking yarn donations. Volunteers use the yarn to crochet or knit blankets and slippers for needy seniors. Donations can be dropped off at 811 23rd Ave. E., Bradenton.

  • East County
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