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County commissioner Paul Caragiulo at the December retreat, where plans to explore a mental health taxing district were abandoned.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 10, 2016
City and county again spar over homeless issues

Some members of the county commission felt one of their own was misrepresented in a city press release.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cici Fougere masters the snatch workout at CrossFit 941 before the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident qualifies for the 2018 Reebok CrossFit Games

The event runs Aug. 2-5 in Madison, Wis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota woman has nasty case of shingles

Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, East County areas — Interesting reports from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sand dredging begins to establish a beachhead from which to work using sand dredged from in New Pass.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 22, 2016
Virginia firm digs into $5M New Pass dredging on Longboat Key

Early start on beach rebuilding encourages veteran project manager

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volleyball junior Mary Page has given Cardinal Mooney a boost from the back line.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 17, 2019
Prose and Kohn: These Sarasota athletes deserve your eyeballs

You will want to remember these fall sports stars' names.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
SIDELINES

LRHS to host free hoops clinics; ODA remains unbeaten; Leadbetter takes on new role at Concession; Birdland golf event raises $39,000

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Fireworks On the Lake at Nathan Benderson Park will mostly return to its pre-pandemic format this year, although a couple of changes from last year will remain. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 12, 2021
Fireworks On the Lake at Benderson Park returns to normal

SANCA said live music, food and the 4-mile race will return to its annual holiday event.

  • East County
  • News
Jennifer Santora, a third grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary School, helps Caley Ochoa with a math problem.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 20, 2019
Two Bradenton teachers named finalists for 'Educator of the Year' in Manatee County

Two East County teachers named finalists for Educator of the Year

  • East County
  • News
smokehouse
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2015
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse: A taste of Old Florida

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse: A taste of Old Florida

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Longboat Key Town Commission held its retreat Monday at the Seaplace Association.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and a Sarasota County-operated library on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 20, 2019
Selah Freedom features modern fashions for sixth year

The annual A New Beginning Fashion Event was held Jan. 20 at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Most East County schools allot 15 minutes for recess, but currently there’s no policy in place that protects recess time. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Recess allotment questioned

A 15-minute portion of the day East County students in grades K-5 use to socialize or chase friends around the playground has become a tense subject for parents, teachers and the Manatee County School District. It's one that's even sparked a lawsuit.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 73: Tommy Gregory

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Carole and Chris Covelli of the he Realm Restaurant Group, which recently acquired The Bijou Café in downtown Sarasota. (Courtesy image)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2021
Landmark Sarasota restaurant sold, founders to retire

New Bijou Café owners plan to continue normal operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In May, representatives for JWM Management outlined a concept for a mixed-use project on the Fillmore lot. The city has not received a formal offer, but the inclusion of public parking could shape the proposed purchase price.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2021
Despite parking questions, St. Armands lot remains on the market

The city has invited interested buyers to submit proposals for acquiring the Fillmore Drive parking lot, but it’s unclear how garage construction may affect any sale price.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents near the John Ringling Causeway have said a decrease in the number of cars on the road has led to an increase in speeding issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
Resident complaints spark emphasis on speeding

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to address public concerns about speed violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 22, 2021
Home for the holidays on Longboat Key

Churches plan for a return to some normalcy, though things are forever changed by the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2009
McKitrick tees off to win 153rd championship

The Longboat Key golf enthusiast won her latest tournament in Bermuda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 27, 2019
School board considering policy to allow administration of medical marijuana

The policy would make the school board compliant with state law.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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