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These are just three of the thinly veiled environmental messages on the city’s sea level-rising sign at Lido Key Beach.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 12, 2017
Streets, trash and safety

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has good intentions, educating the public about climate change. But the city shouldn’t be telling you to drive instead of fly or to eat less red meat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
New Lakewood Ranch fire station opens

Lakewood Ranch fire station dedicated to former fire commissioner O'Leary

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County hosts land-code workshops; School district projects positive fund balance

  • East County
  • News
Gopher tortoises prefer dry sandy soil. Their burrows average 15 feet long and 6.5 feet deep. Photo courtesy of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2019
Manatee County takes hard look at tortoise habitat

Rye Preserve restoration will help struggling gopher tortoise population.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota High boys lacrosse team holds its final breakdown of the 2021 season. The program won its first game on March 30, 14-3 over St. Petersburg Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 8, 2021
Sarasota High lacrosse programs make progress in first full season

The Sailors have kept battling despite numerous challenges — and a pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The town dock is a popular spot for launching kayaks in the Longbeach Village. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 21, 2014
Kayaks launch complaints from Villagers

Some Longbeach Village residents don't want vendors using the town dock to launch kayak tours, but it's not illegal under the town's codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.4.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By The Insider |
  • April 13, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/13 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/13 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Firefighter of the Year Todd DePatie
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue awards top honors

Todd DePatie named firefighter of the year and Casey Lambert is named officer of the year in East Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2010
Hidden treasure

Jewfish Key is home to 13 lots, and, if you believe the legend, buried treasure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

  • East County
  • Schools
A condo at Orchid Beach Club recently sold for $4.35 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 19, 2017
Orchid Beach Club Residences condo sells for $4.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 3-7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 19, 2019
Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks camp launches two-day event with dinner party

The nonprofit hosted the 16th annual Endless Summer Nights at the IMG Academy Golf Club

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Observer launches Fourth of July contest

In conjunction with our annual Fourth of July special section, The Observer Group again is hosting a photo contest for our readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 1, 2020
Longboat Key man’s boat remains washed ashore

Mark Sternal’s 1969 sailboat has remained washed ashore on the beach for nearly two weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Echo Lake Apartments is under construction but four of 12 buildings are complete. When finished in mid 2017, it will have 360 units.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2017
Echo Lake is open in Lakewood Ranch

Apartment complex adds 'lifestyle' to apartment concept

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lewis Abate has custom artwork on his Jeep to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. “It’s my tattoo,” he says of the artwork.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: 9/11 Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, he shared his story.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 30, 2020
Walter Maurice Harold Budde Jr, PhD

Walter Maurice Harold Budde, Jr. PhD succumbed to COVID – 19 on December 4, 2020 in Sarasota, Florida after a valiant battle.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • January 17, 2013
The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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