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Rancher Jim Strickland shows off one of two solar powered wells he uses to provide drinking water to cattle. Two more wells are planned.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2019
Myakka City rancher honored by Audubon, Manatee County

Myakka's Jim Strickland named Sustainable Rancher of the Year by Audubon Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Jaxon, ridden by Manatee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Zach Bradley, is one of the newest horses on the Mounted Patrol Unit. Behind them is Deputy Kevin Vreeland on Gunny.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2020
Saddled up for public safety in Lakewood Ranch

When the crowds return, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office wants to have its Mounted Patrol horses ready.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Poker Run

The St. Patty's Day Poker Run will be held Sunday, March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Third baseman SarahBeth Wengerd is mobbed by her teammates after hitting a two-run walk-off double in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 16.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2015
Sailors win in slugfest

The Sarasota High softball team rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Braden River 14-13 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The entrance columns at CVS remain under purple wrap as site work for the new drug-store continues. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
Weekly Publix progress report: CVS seeks additional sign

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request from CVS to place an additional sign on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 23, 2009
Mail consolidation under review

The U.S. Postal Service's Office of the Inspector General has agreed to conduct a review of the USPS's plan to consolidate processing operations at the Manasota Processing and Distribution Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 16, 2020
Sarasota philanthropy parents map out quarantine plans

Neuro Challenge shares the love, Sarasota parents prepare for family time, and more.

  • Black Tie
Lee Blons coordinates suggestions on how to address affordable housing issues during the Helpful Hopeful Housing Summit.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
Residents push for action on affordable housing

Frustrated by what they see as a lack of progress on affordable housing, citizen groups hope banding together can lead to meaningful change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Our View: Do something right: privatize

Sarasota city commissioners can expect a large crowd Monday night at their monthly meeting at City Hall in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Town Hall now provides a direct deposit checking account option for its customers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 30, 2013
Direct deposit available at Town Hall

Water users sick of sending in checks to pay for their bills have a new option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 12, 2012
District budget woes grow

Interim Superintendent David Gayler remains optimistic, despite finding more budgetary problems.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes is one of three candidates for the county's acting administrator role. A decision will likely be made March 9.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
Manatee County will evaluate three candidates for acting administrator

Former Sarasota Commissioner Charles Hines not a slam dunk as other candidates come into the picture.

  • East County
  • News
The beaches already were closed and now Manatee County has closed pickleball courts.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2020
Coronavirus brings down pickleball nets in Manatee County

Coronavirus brings down pickleball nets in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
Each scanner costs $286 and will be at the top of the steps as the students board the bus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2019
School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

  • East County
  • News
Alec Frank.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alec Frank

Cardinal Mooney lacrosse senior Alec Frank talks Jacksonville University and his favorite dessert.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County commissioners authorized staff to finish the design of the Siesta Key public beach improvements with a single construction phase.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 12, 2012
Sarasota County approves Siesta Key beach project budget

Sarasota County commissioners authorized staff to finish the design of the Siesta Key public beach improvements with a single construction phase.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
 $1 million or $2 million residential units would add to the value of the Key far more than a vacant lot with a perpetual for sale sign.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 2, 2017
The Mote vote: Yes

$1 million or $2 million residential units would add to the value of the Key far more than a vacant lot with a perpetual for sale sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mightier Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
The Power of Play: How to Make the Most of Your Children’s Playtime

Engaging in playtime with your kids can be more powerful than you think!

  • Health
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 22, 2019
School Board member Bridget Ziegler proposes cell phone ban at schools

The Sarasota County School Board is considering banning cell phones on district campuses in the future. But will the idea buzz well with everyone?

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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