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During her five years on the Manatee County School Board, Karen Carpenter has twice served as the chairwoman of the board.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2015
Manatee County School Board elects Carpenter, Kennedy as leaders

Karen Carpenter and Charlie Kennedy are the new chairwoman and vice chairman of the board.

  • East County
  • News
Applications are due Thursday, Nov. 14, to the Town Clerk's office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2013
Town seeks citizens for ULI committee

Applications are due Thursday, Nov. 14, to the Town Clerk's office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Kuiper and Brett Mack. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 2, 2016
Theater review: 'The Tragedy of Hamlet'

Asolo Conservatory students get to the heart of “Hamlet” in a touring production for young people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Matthew McConaughey. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Film Review: 'Killer Joe'

Beware: The new film, "Killer Joe," is rated NC-17 - and deservedly so. It's not an easy film to watch, but it's rife with great performances, impeccably directed and slickly scripted.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Gregory Farino, MD |
  • May 24, 2018
Getting the Upper Hand with Arthritis

According to the Arthritis Foundation, 46 million Americans live with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms that can limit everyday activities such as dressing, bathing, and cooking.

  • Health
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Baltimore Orioles infielder Robert Andino signs autographs for fans.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Orioles' Youth Baseball Day an example to be followed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2017
Bus tour shows off Lakewood Ranch's economic power

Business professionals learned about more than 30 local businesses during a daylong road trip.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Rajewski represented homeowners' values

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A monument to Confederate soldiers stands in front of the Manatee County Courthouse.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 17, 2017
Manatee monument

Symbol of oppression or lesson of history?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Though Lori Simon has retired from the real estate industry, the abstract artist is still making deals from her cozy studio space. Photos by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
Studio Space: Lori Simon

Though Lori Simon has retired from the real estate industry, the abstract artist is still making deals from her cozy studio space.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 29, 2018
School security improvements come at a cost

The district must pay the full cost of school resource officers moving forward, and even with extra state funding must make some cuts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in "Come Sunday." Photo courtesy Netflix
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2018
'Come Sunday' tells a powerful and loving story that challenges viewers' beliefs

The Joshua Marston-directed Netflix film "Come Sunday" sends the message that religion does not have to condone sin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 27, 2013
Year in Review: June 2013, Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Norma Kisida has received the Florida Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program'     s certification.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area gardener goes extra yard

Country Creek resident builds healthy wildlife habitat.

  • East County
  • News
Fan Zhang
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2016
Eastward Expansion: The Ringling’s new Center for Asian Art

The center marks a new chapter in the museum’s mission for a global vision — and a fulfillment of John Ringling’s original vision.

  • Arts + Culture
Santa (Bradenton' s Tom Jensvold) tries to get 2-year-old Evan Billingham of Lakewood Ranch to give him a high five, as Evan' s dad, Dr. Chris Dillingham, looks on.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2016
Jingle all the way in Lakewood Ranch fundraiser

The Arthritis Foundation fundraising run packed Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
In an exclusive interview with The Observer, Gov. Rick Scott says he is staying true to his core principles and goals of putting the state back to work even as he altars how he handles Tallahassee and the media. Photo by Rod Thomson.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 1, 2012
Gov. Scott stays on track

Despite surprising decisions to spend more money on education and Everglades restoration, Gov. Rick Scott is sticking to his principles of shrinking government and growing the economy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stacy Alexander and Erin Barker
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 7, 2013
35th annual Old-Fashioned Clambake

35th annual Old-Fashioned Clambake

  • Black Tie
Lois Trotochau is one of several Lido Shores residents to report issues with a neighboring vacation rental property.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 15, 2018
Residents oppose proposed rental rules

As the city prepares to consider allowing some short-term rentals in neighborhoods, Lido Key residents are leading a campaign against the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Les and Pam McCurdy founded their first (temporary) comedy theater 30 years ago. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 20, 2018
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre celebrates labor of love's 30th anniversary

Pam and Les McCurdy have dedicated their lives to keeping Sarasotans laughing for the past 30 years.

  • Arts + Culture
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