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A week of early voting begins on Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 9, 2018
Early voting opens Saturday in Longboat as mail ballots roll in

Early voting runs for a week, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mo Harris and Brandon Johnson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2018
City workers help save colleague's life

Employees had taken the same CPR course in 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courteys Photo. Library Foundation for Sarasota County Executive Director Suzanne Seiter
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2016
Library Foundation for Sarasota County appoints executive director

Suzanne Seiter named first executive director for Library Foundation for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Payne Mansion at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is undergoing treatment for drywood termites in anticipation of upcoming exhibits.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 14, 2016
Selby Gardens Payne Mansion gets tented treatment

The Christy Payne Mansion is treated for drywood termites.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new Siesta Key condo is slated for land overlooking Big Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2016
Siesta Key condo concept emerges

Developer Crossgate Partners is planning a six-unit condominium complex north of Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East County businessman Mac Carraway, a member of committee formed to explore revenue options for Manatee County, advocates for the half-cent sales tax during a Manatee County Commission meeting in May. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2016
PAC forms to promote sales tax

Voters will consider a infrastructure sales tax on the ballot in November.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County's Fort Hamer Park is among the current park offerings. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2017
Manatee County nears completion on master parks plan

Public meetings on the plan will be held in November.

  • East County
  • News
Ted Mallires
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 15, 2016
Republican Women's Club piano man

Ted Mallires uses Republican Women's Club of Sarasota meetings as a time to practice piano.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Natalie Palumbo watches student Travis Young draw a heart.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 15, 2016
The Gap students give lesson in gratitude

Special hearts painted to thank Firkins for donation to Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Observer won the most number of awards in its class during the Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper competition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2016
Observers win press awards

The Sarasota Observer last week won the most Florida Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards in its class.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. The pool of finalists for Sarasota County School Board superintendent is narrowed down to three candidates.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2016
Superintendent finalist withdraws application

Three finalists remain in consideration for the position of Sarasota County School Board superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Braden River senior first baseman Bethaney Keen was named to the Florida High School Coaches Association 27th All-Star Softball Classic May 20-21.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.19.16

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Fire Department is battling a blaze in east Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 17, 2016
Fire engulfs buildings on Packinghouse Road in Sarasota

Firefighters are battling a six-alarm fire at a warehouse behind JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe near I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2018
Sale of Longboat Key penthouse tops 2018 list

Aria condominium sells for $5.4 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 8, 2018
Street sign's grammar draws quick criticism (or criticism quickly?)

Neighborhood wordsmith makes clear an opinion on Drive Slow sign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2017
Headless horseman rides through Sarasota Polo Club

The Players Centre for Performing Arts presented 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January

Bullock made the announcement at a Town Commission meeting on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town Commission will discuss options for the south fire station on Monday, June 5.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 1, 2017
Longboat south fire station: renovate or rebuild?

The Town Commission will discuss options for the station on Monday, June 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County's Wesley Helm takes a ride on his dad, Mike Helm's shoulders.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • July 2, 2017
A Benderson Park blast

Nathan Benderson Park presents its first Fourth of July weekend fireworks show.

  • East County
  • News
None of the vehicles were locked.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2015
Three arrested in Heritage Harbour car burglaries

A fourth suspect is being interviewed.

  • East County
  • News
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