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Former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines could become Manatee County's acting administrator after Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday to direct County Attorney William Clague to begin negotiating with Hines.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 9, 2021
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea agrees to negotiate separation agreement

Manatee County will negotiate with former Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines to become acting administrator.

  • East County
  • News
Unit 302 at 136 Golden Gate Point  was built in 2001. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,785 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 26, 2022
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $3.1 million

Golden Gate Point condo tops area transactions at $3.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2017
Riverview football gets new head coach

Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A truck but no driver

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 17, 2017
Sarasota ranks third in capital gains wealth

A study shows Sarasota among the top regions in the nation for wealth accumulation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 9, 2009
Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I get my ideas when I'm very calm sitting in the garden or before I go to sleep," Bob McComb says. "I have a pad by my bedside, and I'm usually sketching in the dark."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 12, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Let there be lights

Bob McComb sheds a little light on how his Christmas-loving crew turns Selby Gardens into a magical, glowing holiday display.

  • Arts + Culture
The Braden River Pirates take the field against Venice High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2017
Prose and Kohn Ryan Kohn

Braden River-Venice showdowns top 2017.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Tom Harmer, left, announced in an email the county hired an interim director of transportation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2013
Sarasota County hires interim director

Sarasota County hired former Alachua County Concurrency and Impact Fee Manager Jonathon Paul as interim director of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seven-year-old Emma Drehobl bounces a ball toward a fitness room to take a group picture with YMCA CEO Sean Allison before heading out on a field trip.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
New YMCA strategies afloat in Manatee County

Manatee County YMCA strives to stay relevant as market changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 2, 2016
Hurricane Hermine fails to make lasting impression on Longboat Key

No reports of flooded homes; damage minimal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Our View: Right ideas, faulty methods

Last week in this space, we presented the context for how and why the referendum question on the indigent-care, one-half-cent sales surtax came into being.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Kids tackle fishing

Seminar draws great cast of volunteers to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ron Ciranna, deputy superintendent, was placed on leave Aug. 6.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 7, 2018
Manatee deputy superintendent placed on leave

Manatee School Board chairman says an investigation is in its early stages and no conclusions should yet be made.

  • East County
  • News
Jean Weidner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 28, 2011
Scene & Heard: Best quotes of 2011

If great minds think alike, creative minds think delightfully different. I'm a sucker for quotes, especially when they end up scribbled in my reporter's pad. In the spirit of looking back, here's a look at some of the best lines plucked from Diversions stories in the past year.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch High's Richie Morales, Grant McCray and Colin Apgar are all committed to Florida State.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2019
FSU commits help Mustangs baseball have dominant season

Lakewood Ranch has three players committed to the Seminoles.

  • East County
  • Sports
A historic marker on Broadway commemorates the old town dock that was destroyed in a 1921 hurricane.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Longboat Lore: Marker project made Key history

The installation of seven historic plaques throughout the island was a longtime goal of the Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From all of us at The Observer Group to all our beloved readers, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and happy holidays.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Diamond Merced is headed to the University of Turabo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2018
Booker High grad heads to Puerto Rico for college basketball

Diamond signed to play women’s basketball with the University of Turabo, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, on May 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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