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Elena Cassella worked in the Manatee County School District for 
17 years before taking a job in fundraising with Foundation for Dreams in 2010.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2025
Camp is a dream come true for individuals with disabilities

With some help from (lots of) friends, an east Manatee County organization aims to grow its unique camp that supports individuals with special needs and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents, worried about the potential effects of dredging Big Pass, have made several unsuccessful challenges to the plans. City officials maintain there is no evidence the project will negatively affect Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2019
Judge rules in favor of Big Pass dredging

For the third time, a circuit court judge has rejected Siesta Key residents' attempts to challenge the city of Sarasota's Lido Key beach renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat beach bonds head to March ballot

With no Town Commission races to consider, referendum is the only local issue to on which to vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia suggested the school district should consider allowing bus pickup to students closer than 2 miles from their assigned school to help reduce traffic congestion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
Could public transit help Manatee County School District?

Manatee County, School District talk about ways to alleviate traffic congestion.

  • East County
  • News
Residents and businesses near a vacant parcel used as a construction staging area on 14th Street have complained about the effects of the U.S. 41 roundabout project.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2018
U.S. 41 roundabout construction disturbs neighbors

State officials are trying to keep residents informed about ongoing construction, but those affected by the project want improved communication.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Siesta Key residents hope local officials would be more responsive to issues along State Road 758.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 7, 2017
County, state consider Siesta road swap

The Florida Department of Transportation is discussing a deal that would cede control of Midnight Pass Road and Siesta Drive to local governments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 27, 2016
It’s not a growth issue

When things go wrong, businesses immediately adjust. Government officials should be taking the same approach to traffic. We can’t let next season be like this one.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Seaward Development has bought the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 25, 2023
Mira Mar building sold for $17M to developer

The historic downtown Sarasota building on Palm Avenue has sold to a local developer after safety concerns and an inability to get a demolition permit killed the previous deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 2, 2009
Engel & Volkers absorbs Wedebrock sales division

Longboat Key-based Wedebrock's 25 sales agents will become part of Engel & Völkers, a Germany-based firm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2009
SMR Farms plants East Coast roots

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's agricultural unit is leading SMR's first expansion outside of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2009
Key Club debates views

The Longboat Key Club and Resort disputes the Islandside Property Owners Coalition's claim that its Islandside project hinders existing views.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Martin Hyde railed against the notion his actions in two altercations this year were racist, though he acknowledged issues with how he handles confrontation.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2019
Hyde to withdraw following reports of second altercation

City Commission candidate Martin Hyde was involved in a February confrontation in which construction workers accused him of racist remarks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stuart Ullman thinks adding more to the Cooper Creek area is "irresponsible" and will only add to traffic, pollution and other problems.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2018
Cooper Creek plan raises concerns

Nearby residents question whether growth will compromise quality of life.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Haskin plays pickleball in Lakewood Ranch. He wants to see a new tournament-caliber facility at Premier Sports Campus. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2018
Manatee County considers major pickleball complex in Lakewood Ranch

Premier Sports Campus could be site of 36-court facility.

  • East County
  • News
Marcus Walfridson is the owner of the Sarasota Paradise and has big plans for the club in the future.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota Paradise feeds local hunger for soccer

Owner Marcus Walfridson said the club has exceeded expectations off the pitch in year one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2010
OUR VIEW: The attack plan failed

The saying goes, "All is fair in love, war and politics." But as we have witnessed in this year's Republican gubernatorial election, "fair" does not equate with right and proper, and it certainly doesn't equate with integrity.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A view of the courtyard area of the Colson Hotel from the adjacent property where developer JDMax plans to build an infill residential development.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2025
Colson Hotel purchase ensures preservation of Black history landmark

A coalition acquired the century-old former hotel for Black residents in the Rosemary District from a developer with plans sell it for adaptive reuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The demolition began around 10 a.m.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2011
VIDEO: Greenbrook home demolished

Forristall Enterprises today knocked down a home in the 6200 block of Macaw Glen in Greenbrook.

  • East County
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2011
Buchanan to host office open house

Congressman Vern Buchanan will hold an open house at his new Bradenton district office to the public Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Jeff Kattrein, Jamie Minton, Young Professionals Group Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova, City Manager Tom Barwin and Shantel Norman and Hellen Osorio pose outside City Hall after a meeting in May.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
Young professionals lend voice to local government

Local officials have bemoaned younger residents’ lack of participation in government affairs. The Young Professionals Group wants to change that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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