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Thomas Harmer, 55, was tapped to be Sarasota County’s interim county administrator for a period of six months following the firing of former County Administrator Randall Reid last week.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Succession Plan

Thomas Harmer, Sarasota County's new interim county administrator, talks about overcoming crises and adapting to unexpected circumstances as he steps in to lead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River girls varsity soccer Head Coach Don Engelberger has been leading the program since 2009.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 10, 2024
Braden River girls soccer looks like a contender again

The varsity girls soccer team looks to avenge its district championship loss last season to Parrish Community High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Our View: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice. Typically a losing proposition for taxpayers with respect to ROI - return on investment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Giant Connecticut roll ($34.99) from Lobster Pound tastes like home.
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • June 23, 2023
Get crackin' on the best lobster rolls in Sarasota and Manatee counties

In honor of my lobster-loving sister, here are some local dishes that remind me of home sweet home.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive  was built in 2007. It has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 10,087 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2021
Gulf of Mexico Drive home sells for more than $10 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 31-June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A study done by the Florida Department of Transportation estimated that the current drawbridge is raised about 100-300 times a month.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 19, 2024
What's the right size for a new Longboat Pass Bridge?

With new bridge alternatives on the table, FDOT returned to Longboat Key after community members raised concerns about size and scale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Myakka River State Park gives people an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife while exploring its trails, boating, fishing, birding, horseback riding, paddling and more.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 27, 2023
Seven places to take in Manatee County's natural beauty this summer

From parks to preserves to farms, East County has plenty of spots to enjoy the outdoors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
Our View: Retribution

Numerous Sarasotans began an email and telephone campaign last week, intended to persuade their friends and associates to discontinue supporting Observer advertisers and persuade the advertisers to discontinue advertising in the Observer newspapers and websites.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Issy Monroe, an eighth grader at Carlos E. Haile Middle School, loves spending time with Napoleon. Monroe will show Napoleon at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 15, 2020
No fear of steer for East County student at Manatee County Fair

East County Future Farmers of America students prepare to show their animals at the fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 25, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By George Rauch |
  • April 6, 2011
Market Watch: What is the risk of investing in this market?

The stock market is in a confusing posture. Slowly, investors are coming back, and the market continues to creep upward. But, at the moment, it may not be wise to commit too much more of one's cash to stocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 27, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Two-wheeled early-bird gets to work

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Bay Conservancy Group formed to partner with the city on the long-term management of the bayfront, but some officials and residents are cautious about moving too fast toward an initial agreement.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2019
City extends consideration of bayfront partnership

Bayfront planners want to move quickly in pursuit of a partnership with the city. Critics are asking: What's the rush?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new meet-and-greet pavilion provides people an opportunity to get to know the dogs before adopting them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 19, 2023
Meet-and-greet pavilion latest amenity to open at Nate's animal rescue

The Lakewood Ranch rescue's $12 million project is expected to finish early in 2024.

  • East County
  • News
Peppi Elona
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 27, 2023
Sarasota artist and arts advocate Peppi Elona dies at 86

Elona was one of 13 founding members of the contemporary Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
Fr. Charleston Wilson has embraced his new rector position with gusto.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2021
New Church of the Redeemer rector embraces leadership role

Fr. Charleston Wilson was recently recognized as the new rector for the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore and Christian Barnard |
  • April 12, 2023
Universal school choice won’t defund public schools

Opponents to Florida’s education savings accounts are misguided. Data show their predictions of doom for public education haven’t occurred.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Boats are anchored along newly dredged portions of Greer Island. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • August 2, 2022
New boater rules set after completion of emergency dredge on Beer Can Island

Restricted areas on the north end of Longboat Key will only allow swimmers, kayakers and paddleboarders.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 16, 2009
Longboat fitness options now include new classes

There is quite a bit of news about fitness classes on Longboat Key this season, led by the return of the mind-body fitness methodology, Nia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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