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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 1, 2020
More steps for the state

Economist Arthur Laffer says state and local governments should be cutting expenses now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Giancarlo Gamboa-Barrios is a Take Stock graduate who hopes to attend the University of Central Florida.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Take stock in success of Braden River High graduate

Lakewood Ranch resident and Braden River High graduate proves importance of mentors and Take Stock in Children of Manatee County program.

  • East County
  • News
Michelle Orlando, the associate director of Bayada Home Health Care, tries out the robotic seal with Pamela Green, the director of business development for First in Care.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2016
Robotic pet receives seal of approval in Lakewood Ranch

Windsor Reflections tests robotic seal in battle against dementia

  • East County
  • News
Dakin Dairy Farm is on the market in Manatee County.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2024
Agriculture experts say overdevelopment will have terrible consequences

Farmers and ranchers of the East Manatee Preservation group discussed the future of Manatee County agriculture and suggested actions that would counter urban sprawl.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 13 Recap

A masquerade party, a verbal sparring match between muscular men and a touching moment of female empowerment — "Siesta Key" didn't disappoint this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 9, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 11

It was Juliette's birthday on this episode of "Siesta Key," but Alex seemed to be the one with the most to, unfortunately, celebrate this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events in Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laura Frye stars in Florida Studio Theatre's "A Night With Janis Joplin," which runs through April 12.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2026
'A Night with Janis Joplin' is a full-tilt boogie you won't soon forget

Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the singer's soulful artistry with part-concert, part character study.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The cast of Asolo Rep's "Fiddler on the Roof" poses with instruments.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 7, 2026
Asolo Rep's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' plays a timeless tune

Director Peter Rothstein brings the music onstage with actors who not only sing but also play instruments.

  • Arts + Culture
Chad Davis talks with his Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team following an Aug. 28 practice. Davis said he expects the Cougars to be as strong as ever in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball out to prove doubters wrong

Despite losing key graduates, Cougars Head Coach Chad Davis said the team should be as good as ever in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rudolph and Clarice join misfit toys in Riverwalk's Tim Cunningham's Christmas lights display. Cunningham has been buying the misfit toys as he has found them since he and his family moved to Florida in 2007.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 23, 2022
East Bradenton homes shine bright during holiday season

Families are ready to deck the halls — and the yard, garage and roof — with holiday light displays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rick Scott |
  • July 15, 2009
The Health Plan

$1.5 trillion: How is that 'saving'?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Gary Berns
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Friends of Lakewood Ranch

Opponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
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 Eric Garwood |
  • May 2, 2019
A morning of cars and coffee in Sarasota

When auto enthusiasts get together, the stories often involve a lot more than spark plugs and fan belts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victoria Wittner plans to complete six more Harry Potter-inspired novels to coincide with the original seven-book series.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Youth writes 'Harry Potter' novel

You might love 'Harry Potter.' But does his story inspire you enough to write your own?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Our View

Dredging Big Pass

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Welcome to paradise, ULI

Welcome to paradise, ULI

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
University corridor has own identity

Businesses along the Manatee County side of University Parkway struggle to explain their whereabouts.

  • East County
  • News
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