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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2017
Top Story - September: Sarasota, Manatee teams assess Irma damage

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 5

Pamela Williams captured this anhinga soaking up the morning sun in Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Ahearn-Koch is holding out hope that residents' safety concerns will be addressed, but substantial challenges are in their way.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Trouble brewing amid North Trail Starbucks discussions

Residents and developers were optimistic about their ability to work together on plans for a Starbucks near Tahiti Park, but lingering issues have challenged that harmony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 18, 2020
Candidates for county elections finalized

Many incumbents for various positions will seek reelection while some have already secured another term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 19

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County commissioners meet at the county administration building downtown. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2020
Right-of-way acquisition could be a county priority in Manatee County

County executives, commissioners believe land for road projects needs to be purchased sooner.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch photographer embarks on picture-perfect endeavor

Kathryn DeYoung reinvents herself in retirement.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2010
O'Connor has more to accomplish

The current District 3 commissioner and retired naval officer wants to oversee Longboat's next beach-renourishment project and help the north end keep its beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The view on Gulf of Mexico Drive, looking south at Bay Isles Parkway. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 27, 2019
Longboat reopens road after gas line break

Gulf of Mexico Drive shut down at Bay Isles Parkway, though detours are set through Bay Isles community.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florence and Milton Harr celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 26, 2020
Happy 75th anniversary

Florence and Milton Harr have been in Longboat Key for about 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Nzeza has been selected as the new Sarasota Middle School principal and will begin her position July 1.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 9, 2021
Southside Elementary principal moves to Sarasota Middle

Jennifer Nzeza, who has served as principal at Southside Elementary since 2018, will be the new principal of Sarasota Middle School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Commissioner Lynn Larson was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s July 9 breakfast meeting.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Larson Lines: Town Commissioner Lynn Larson discusses town issues

Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson was the guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s July 9 breakfast meeting. Larson term limits out as a commissioner after six years of service in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Caswell (Hannibal Lecter) and Kari Solum (Clarice Starling) star in "Silence! The Musical." Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 31, 2018
Venice Theatre produces biting comedy based on 'Silence of the Lambs' film

'Silence! The Musical' makes area debut at Venice Theatre Nov. 2 and runs through Nov. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2009
Manatee sheriff's office gets $25,000 donation

The Gold Star Club of Manatee County recently donated $25,000 to the sheriff's office, which will put the money toward its investigative fund to help get more information about the recent rash of homicides and home invasions in the area.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior guard Deoni Cason goes up for a layup.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2015
Pirates gain edge on Sailors

The Braden River boys basketball team beat Sarasota 78-74 in district action Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I can do anything from sweeping the floors to a lot of public speaking," Bruce Rodgers says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
'The coolest place you can't get in'

Bruce Rodgers oversees the invitation-only Hermitage Artist Retreat, where he also oversees others as they turn their ideas into works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 24, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Cops Corner

Under Investigation -- Jan. 6 9:15 a.m. -- 700 block of Broadway. Security Check. A man told police that he heard voices coming from the house next door, which he thought was vacant. Police found the rear door of the home open and unsanitary living conditions inside. The home was littered with trash. The code enforcement department recently tagged the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 12, 2009
Delay may add to cost of bridge repair

A rescheduling of the repairs on Blackburn Point Bridge will take the work into hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Party problems. 4:34 p.m. -- 100 block of North Shore Road. Code Enforcement. A man reported that three men were on Beer Can Island "partying." Police found the underage suspects in a self-made lean-to with several empty beer cans nearby. The spring breakers were cooperative, and the remaining beer was emptied.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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