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Manatee County is distributing sandbags at locations throughout the county. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee County declares local state of emergency

The county will distribute sandbags and is encouraging manufactured and mobile home residents seek alternative shelter.

  • East County
  • News
Each morning, the Lakewood Ranch anglers climbed aboard these boats with hopes of catching the big one. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 28, 2011
Anglers earn bragging rights, remorse about the ones who got away

As the first woman member of the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club, Jeanette Wirz has had to keep her fishing skills finely honed, earning herself many fishing accolades over the years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

ADA changed animal requirements; No one should shop alongside a snake; Mother-in-law column disrespects women; School district budget needs overhaul

  • East County
  • Opinion
Starting Saturday, the last call for alcohol at Sarasota restaurants will be 9 p.m.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2020
City limits alcohol sales at restaurants

Beginning Saturday, the city will temporarily prohibit the sale of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages at Sarasota businesses that sell food for on-site consumption.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 3, 2010
The glass masters

The three artists featured in this month's Selby Gallery's 'Perestroika' exhibit explain the precarious process of glass-art making.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Longboat Key letters to the editor

Readers sound off on Floridays' referendum, Democratic party comments and school board elections

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Top: Jimmy Burke, Elizabeth Gelman, Liba Eisenberg, Jeff Cohen, Sarasota Opera Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi, Ned Eisenberg, Bottom: Tovah Feldshuh and Ed Asner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 16, 2019
"The Soap Myth" comes to Sarasota Opera House

A VIP Reception was held after the show April 16.

  • Black Tie
Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools earned “A” grades for the third consecutive year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2014
East County high schools excel in graduation rates, school grades

Two East County high schools received "A" grades and had high graduation rates in the 2013-2014 school year, a Florida Department of Education report shows.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 3, 2015
Families come together for Phillippi spaghetti dinner

Phillippi Shores Elementary School hosted its Welcome Back Spaghetti dinner for students and families Thursday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tramm Hudson is stepping up to fill the vacancy left in the At-Large Seat 2 board position. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 18, 2015
Sarasota Memorial board appoints Tramm Hudson to vacancy

Hudson has lived in Sarasota since 1986.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Street light modifications on Gulf of Mexico Drive are being made for sea turtle nesting season.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2013
GMD lights modified for turtle season

Gulf of Mexico Drive lights are being modified by Florida Power & Light Co. to ensure safety of sea turtles during nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 11, 2019
2020 RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series lineup announced

Annie Leibovitz, John Kelly and Wendy Sherman are a few names on the list who will speak at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hailey Manitz, Hannah Yates, Malcolm Moniz, Veronica Gill, Molly Walter and Wyatt Kaighin.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 30, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS: Young songbirds, violinists rev up for 'Holiday Splendor'

Students at Phillippi Shores IB World School took a break from Peggy Conrad's music class Monday to share what they're up to - prepping for 'Holiday Splendor,' which takes place Thursday, at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 31, 2012
Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party to focus on local roots

This year's Gourmet Lawn Party will benefit four local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Founder and Dreamers Academy Principal Ruby Zickafoose.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 19, 2019
Sarasota School Board OKs bilingual charter school

Sarasota’s newest charter school, Dreamers Academy, is slated to open in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 23, 2013
A Night with Stevie Wonder Hits All the Right Notes

A Night with Stevie Wonder Hits All the Right Notes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Guy Eby and Burt Herman met for the first time in Ormond Beach.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 16, 2017
Sarasota man meets his hero after 41 years

Burt Herman’s life was spared in the blink of an eye.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new Philanthropy Center offers a relaxed atmosphere for GCCF employees to meet with potential donors.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Gulf Coast Community Foundation reaches out to area philanthropists

The Venice-based organization has expanded to Southside Village in Sarasota with a newly opened philanthropy center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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