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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2020
Longboat plans test of new alert system

Code Red system being replaced by Alert Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Average White Band with opener Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe “Sistas in the Name of Soul” will be held Oct. 18.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 17, 2024
Sarasota events move ahead despite Milton damage

Some events the public can still enjoy are the Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove and the second anniversary celebrations at The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2023
Brain health gets a boost with Vital Signs screener

Brain health experts say Vital Signs signals an important step in national awareness.

  • East County
  • News
New Longboat Key ordinance enables more resilient construction
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 12, 2024
New Longboat Key ordinance enables more resilient construction

In response to new FEMA flood maps, town commissioners approve a measure to allow for additional freeboard in low-lying areas of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River Middle School students, custodians and Principal Kimberlain Zenon-Richardson (right) sing the new school song.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 10, 2024
Braden River Middle custodians create school song

The custodians hope the school song can inspire Panthers to believe and achieve.

  • East County
  • Schools
17-year-old male dies in an east Bradenton shooting Friday
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2024
17-year-old male dies in an east Bradenton shooting Friday

A 17-year-old Parrish male is arrested on probable cause of manslaughter with a firearm.

  • East County
  • News
Trey Hamer, 11, works with other youth soccer players at the new indoor facility, The Fitballer.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 10, 2024
New Sarasota facility brings soccer training indoors

The Fitballer offers professional training for kids and adults.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Sarasota Police Department body-worn camera program began in 2021.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 30, 2024
SPD budget request seeks to expand video technology

The department would create a Real-Time Operations Center to use existing cameras in Sarasota to provide officers with real-time situation assessments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mitchell Teitelbaum is introduced at the commission meeting on Nov. 29.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 10, 2023
County rescinds administrator's confirmation after harassment allegation

The majority of commissioners agreed that Mitchell Teitelbaum's employment with the county would not be pursued and called for improvements to the handling of complaints.

  • East County
  • News
A conceptual rendering by Hoyt Architects of Orange Pineapple LLC's possible plans for Cross Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 21, 2024
Sarasota OKs vacating Cross Street right of way

Developer Orange Pineapple plans to turn the one-way street into an upgraded two-way plaza through its 3.1-acre site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Driving down Estero Boulevard, the main road that runs the length of Fort Myers Beach, the widespread destruction that Hurricane Ian wrought is still on full display.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2024
Condo owners hit again as Citizens requests 14.2% rate hike

Already facing increased assessments and association fees, the state’s condo dwellers may see insurance costs jump as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. looks for rate hike.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commission votes to allow additional freeboard with possible expansion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 3, 2024
Commission votes to allow additional freeboard with possible expansion

Town commissioners debated over how much optional freeboard to allow after a change in FEMA flood maps for Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design student Matthew Peterson, winner of the first Ringling College Film Carl Foreman award, and Foreman's widow, Eve Williams-Jones.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 12, 2024
Matthew Peterson wins new Carl Foreman Award at Ringling College

Peterson won for "Swan Song," his film about a film student and his father living with Alzheimer's.

  • Arts + Culture
Park Golf entrepreneur encourages diversity of opinions
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • March 26, 2024
Park Golf entrepreneur encourages diversity of opinions

Jeff Koffman writes that his organization wants transparency and meaningful discussion on Ken Thompson Park activation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's JoAnne and John Lawler bring attention to Flag Day on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2024
Did you notice Old Glory on Flag Day?

June 14 is always a good time to salute our flag's history.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 20, 2024
The top 10 moments of the 2023-2024 Sarasota high school sports year

Six teams or individuals won state titles this school year, and plenty more came close.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Erik Arroyo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Erik Arroyo

Meet the candidate

  • Elections
An aerial view of the Lake Manatee Dam shows water being released.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 22, 2024
Questions linger over Lake Manatee Dam release

East County residents question why more water wasn't released from Lake Manatee ahead of Tropical Storm Debby.

  • East County
  • News
Plymouth Harbor resident Lynne Woodman shared how her love for learning led her through her life's accomplishments.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 18, 2024
Longboat Key resident reminisces on her accomplished life

Plymouth Harbor's Lynne Woodman says a passion for learning led her to great experiences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Drivers will experience some minor traffic delays as the intersection at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive is upgraded.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 25, 2024
Improvements on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard lead to minor delays

Two separate projects have led to lane closures but should be completed soon.

  • East County
  • News
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