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Commissioner Phillip Younger is running for his first official two-year term in the town's March election.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2010
Rajewski changes his mind

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Sarasota things you missed while you were up north

You mean you weren't watching Siesta Key all summer?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction crews are working on the mall's concourse area. Shops will line both sides of the two-level building.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2013
Mall at University Town Center construction on schedule

Developers say they have a 'strong lineup of national tenants' slated for the project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Island Chapel lends a helping hand to students

Longboat Island Chapel members celebrated Mother's Day by giving back to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, left, first suggests a millage reduction during an April 16 workshop on a proposed stormwater fee. She said a millage reduction should be considered to offset the fee.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Tax break on horizon in Manatee County?

District commissioners suggests millage reduction.

  • East County
  • News
Both Patrick and Sandy Bogert say the atmosphere of Longboat Key inspires them.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat couple prove to be each other's best critics

Sandy Bogert, a painter, and Patrick Bogert, a photographer, each have their own hobby but come together for support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Friends of the East Manatee Library at Lakewood Ranch secretary Alice Baumann,  Vice-president Joan Muschamp and treasurer Karen Mann say they are excited about the changes in funding for the library. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Future Lakewood Ranch library gets infuse of funding

More sales tax revenue may mean bigger library in East County.

  • East County
  • News
Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 through 12, and free for children ages 5 and younger. File photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

Learn about the traditions and culture of the Native American people this weekend at the fourth annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 9, 2014
Initial dam repairs to cost $14 million

Manatee County has hired Hayward Baker to complete the first of two phases of repairs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 26, 2010
All Angels continues its party plans

Despite the fact that their scheduled performer was hospitalized just hours before All Angels' benefit concert, they decided the show must go on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pam Eubanks London, Pilgrim, Jenny and Aiden Benham sit beneath a sign that hangs in the living room of their Creekwood home that says “SDG.” The letters stand for “soli Deo gloria,” or “All glory to God.” Bach wrote the reference at the bottom of all his
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2015
Pastor makes progress with Shoreline Church

The Rev. Pilgrim Benham believes the new Shoreline Church fills a void in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
How we live our lives is the best way to end this strife.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 24, 2017
Bring back my country

What’s happening to the country we knew and loved? The best way to bring it back is to continue doing and teaching our loved ones to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ron Johnson submitted this sunset photo taken in the 6500 block of Gulfside Drive on the north end of the Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Lovely lavender

Ron Johnson submitted this sunset photo taken in the 6500 block of Gulfside Drive on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gregg Anderson is the business manager for Digital Image Business Solutions.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Business of the Year finalist: Digital Image Business Solutions

Digital Image Business Solutions was named a Young Business of the Year finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Gene Jaleski

Gene Jaleski campaign materials won't be seen this election, but his voice will be heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Henry Rodriguez, owner of the Siesta Key Palms Resort on Stickney Point Road wants the county to revive a dormant zoning category to encourage redevelopment of midcentury hotel properties like his.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 16, 2017
Resort owner wants to bring ‘Old Florida atmosphere’ to Siesta

The owner of the Siesta Key Palms is asking the county to restore an inactive zoning district, so he can preserve the history of his resort hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 4, 2010
+ RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cafe Amici

Cafe Amici Executive Chef Achille Nigri shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Arts + Culture
Eva Green in "Penny Dreadful." Photo source: Showtime Anytime.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2018
Cringe Blog: Behold terrible wonders

"Penny Dreadful," starring Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Josh Hartnett and Harry Treadaway; and "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil," starring Alan Tudyk, Tyler Labine, Katrina Bowden and Jesse Moss, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Final discussion and approval of the referendum will likely come in April at the earliest.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 20, 2016
City Commission approves referendum on election day move

In November, voters could be asked to decide whether city elections should be moved from spring to the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John “Lightnin” Campbell is a fifth-generation Cortezian who has been fishing and stone crabbing Cortez waters most of his life.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 20, 2020
Cortez Village: Yesterday and Today

To the proud residents of Cortez Village, history is a family affair.

  • LWR Life
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