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Tom Harmer has worked 100 days as Longboat Key's town manager.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 30, 2018
Q&A: 100 days with Harmer on Longboat Key

After 100 work days in office, the Longboat Observer sat down with Town Manager Tom Harmer to discuss his tenure on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 29, 2016
The year in Sarasota sports photos

A look back on 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.01.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Two of the three candidates in the May 9 runoff — Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde — will win a seat on the commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
New dynamics shape city election

Pro-STOP! vs. anti-STOP! Democrats vs. Republicans. With just three candidates vying for two City Commission seats, will a binary narrative define the race?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch softball team is headed to the final four for the second year in a row.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch softball heads to second-straight final four

Lakewood Ranch softball heads to its second-straight final four in Vero Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joanna Parisi makes her role debut in the title role of Bellini’s Norma at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Rod Millington
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 5, 2018
Bellini’s “Norma” is a rewarding evening at the opera

"Norma" opened the second half of the Sarasota Opera's 2018 Winter Festival Season March 3.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

  • LWR Life
Riverstrand's Daryl Falkowski, Lakewood Ranch's Peter Mattel, Sarasota's Jerry Wheeler, River Club's Bill Pretyka and Mill Creek's Steve Wendrick played the Veteran's Day event last year at Linger Lodge as well. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Band delivers for soldiers at Linger Lodge

MOTS and Nothin' Past Midnite throw the Veteran's Day concert on Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney guard Madison Smithers lines up a layup against Sarasota Christian. She led the team with 13 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 13, 2018
Cougars girls basketball team surpasses last season's win total

The young program has found success with its freshmen

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bayport Beach & Tennis Club owners won Town Commission approval for a special exception on its undergrounding assessments.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat commissioners agree with neighborhood on underground-utility sticker shock

The Bayport Beach & Tennis Club's exception will likely lead to an increase for other properties islandwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2010
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota

The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff Tom Knight, left, U.S. Attorney Robert O'Neill and FBI Special Agent Steven Ibison announced the 14 indictments.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2011
Fourteen nabbed in mortgage-fraud scheme

The fraud conspiracy involved 22 properties and $47.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Doggie sunglasses will be available for purchase at the Siesta Key pavilion. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Siesta Beach goes to the dogs

APRIL FOOLS - In their Wednesday meeting, Sarasota County commissioners agreed to put into effect a pilot program that would allow dogs on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The rehabilitation center Pines of Sarasota will soon be replaced.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 26, 2019
Philanthropy makes possible new facilities at Pines of Sarasota

New buildings fully funded through a donation from the Esther & Harold Mertz Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachel Weeks, pictured with her daughters, Hailey, left, and Audrey, right, is eager to better navigate her community with her guide dog, Plum.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 20, 2017
Guide dog gives new leash on life

Service dog provides Lakewood Ranch mom with new opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
Jacob Jones, 12, from Greenbrook, watches as his player parachutes down to begin his second game.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 18, 2018
A Fortnite out in Lakewood Ranch

Video game craze comes to Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Town takes action after raccoon rampage; Two blocks of GMD to close for construction; Wireless study endorses 200-foot tower

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ivana Milicevic and Antony Starr in "Banshee." Photo via MaxGo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2020
Hinge Blog: You fight better than you …

"Banshee" and "Blade Runner 2049" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson in "The Lighthouse." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2020
Binge Blog: Hark, Triton, hark!

"The Lighthouse" and "American Vandal" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County School District staff and school board members ask questions about the Long Range Master Plan.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 19, 2016
Manatee County School Board reviews Long Range Master Plan

East County definitely needs a new middle school, will likely need new high school.

  • East County
  • News
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