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  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
As the School District of Manatee County closes schools to students until March 30, Malea Sauer, a custodian at Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, conducts a deep clean throughout the school.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 13, 2020
School District of Manatee County and Out-of-Door Academy closed to students

School District of Manatee County closed to students until end of March

  • East County
  • News
Teres Carducci will work for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 25, 2019
MTC Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

Manatee Technical College Law Academy graduates ready for assignments in Sarasota, Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 4, 2012
Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

Advocates suggest alternative measures in addressing homelessness

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The city chose the intersections it determined to be the most dangerous to house the cameras.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 18, 2013
City stands behind red-light cameras

A year-and-a-half after the first cameras were installed, Sarasota is satisfied with the effectiveness of its red-light camera program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Rex Cowden, with John Rhodes, said they have tailored their presentation to the Manatee County Commission based on the Planning Commission meeting last month. They shared details of their plan Feb. 12.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2020
Manatee County commissioners consider car lot's fate

Residents who oppose a possible Cox Chevrolet lot want their concerns heard at land-use hearing in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 24, 2019
'What Christmas mean to me'

Sarasota Christian School third graders share what Christmas means to them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The community park is located between the DiVosta and Arbor Grande developments.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 6, 2016
Park plans ready to drive forward

A new 40-acre park should open in Lakewood Ranch in late 2016.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Butler and Stacey Corley
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 15, 2023
Sunshine From Darkness brings broadway flair with Inspiring Hope Dinner

Actress and singer Jennifer Holliday headlined the annual gala on Jan. 13.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 15, 2021
Wrong time for new tax

It makes little sense for the Sarasota County Commission to adopt a new tax for mental health services — especially when living costs are rising rapidly and the county is awash in federal cash.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lake Manatee State Park Manager Joshua Herman says proposed park improvements would enhance guests experience, but funding is limited.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2018
New state park plan in place in Manatee

More than $5 million in improvements envisioned for Lake Manatee State Park.

  • East County
  • News
Mooney senior Olivia Davis goes one-on-one with Miami Country Day's Kristina Godfrey.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 25, 2023
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball falls in state championship game

The Cougars lost 54-38 to Miami Country Day School on Saturday in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
News Briefs

City of Sarasota welcomes new store; Electric-car parade planned for downtown

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Ryan misses the mark

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 20, 2018
Sarasota teams float their creativity in Rock the Boat Regatta

Members of the Boys and Girls Club tested their cardboard boat-making skills during the Second Annual Rock the Boat Regatta on July 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 13, 2020
Despite Pack's big day, Sarasota football falls to Lehigh in regional play-in

Sarasota football's season ends in loss to Lehigh despite two scores from Pack

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jaleski
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2012
Challengers arise for 2013 commission seats

Three commission candidates with varied backgrounds will vie for seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission in the March town election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses town issues with the Longboat Observer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2020
Beach borrowing on the Longboat Key ballot

Election Day is March 17, but early voting will be available through Saturday at five sites nearby to Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite the lower number of tourists in the summer, Lido Beach is still heavily trafficked with local residents and those visiting from other parts of Florida.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Locals drive summer traffic on Longboat Key

When snowbirds leave town, Floridians often take a road trip to local beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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