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Karen Stewart
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2019
Manatee County confirms new deputy administrator

Manatee County confirms Karen Stewart as new deputy administrator.

  • East County
  • News
The original master plan and approved updated master plan for The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 27, 2023
Updated master plan approved for The Bay park

Changes proposed by the Bay Park Conservancy include plans for three restaurants, more boat ramps and a food village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 11, 2020
Siesta Key's Crystal Classic canceled

The annual sand sculpting competition was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River sophomore Molly Horalek (16), sophomore Mia McGuire (7), senior Riley Hinkle (9), junior Morgan Beane (13) and junior Baylee Hinkle (15) celebrate a win over ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 16, 2023
Braden River High volleyball has its eyes on third-straight district title

The Pirates overcame the loss of a senior leader to finish the regular season 18-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Seminole artist Wilson Bowers used a digital design on board to create his 2020 work, "MMIW," which draws attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 16, 2023
Ringling Museum exhibit underscores resilience of Seminole people

"Reclaiming Home" bears witness to the trials and triumphs of the Seminole tribe.

  • Arts + Culture
In memoriam: Remembering the Longboat friends we lost
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2023
In memoriam: Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High softball senior Cassidy McLellan.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Cassidy McLellan

The Lakewood Ranch High softball senior is hitting .569 with four home runs and 16 RBIs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Protecting our natural resources is a moral responsibility
  • By Rusty Chinnis |
  • March 16, 2023
Protecting our natural resources is a moral responsibility

We can have all the rules protecting nature we want. Until we enforce them, red tide and other nature degradation will continue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Surtax money helped pay for a new ladder truck for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department in 2020. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota County voters support 1% surtax again

Added sales tax expected to deliver nearly $1 billion over 15 for use by county, cities, towns and school district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sergeant Sean Butler spent 24 years with the NYPD. Now, he helps the people of Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 18, 2023
One night on patrol with the Longboat Key Police

What happens after sunset on Longboat Key? A reporter finds out on patrol with LBKPD.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olivia "Liv" Scanlon stars as Shakespeare's sister in "Judith" at Urbanite Theatre from Jan. 5 to Feb. 18, 2024.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 31, 2023
Urbanite Theatre enters unknown territory with 10th season

The "black box" theater pushes the envelope in its 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
Natural attractions like beaches are one of the main scoring criteria for Travel + Leisure's best islands ranking.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 25, 2023
Longboat Key named one of the best US islands

The newest rankings from travel magazine Travel + Leisure place Longboat Key as No. 7 of the best U.S. islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Players presents "8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s in Concert" from June 8-18.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 6, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 8-14

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota's single-family home market has stayed strong despite pressure from increasing mortgage rates.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 9, 2022
Sarasota region's home sales decline 24% in October

Inflation and interest rates are putting downtown market pressure on home sales in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ultronweb
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 8, 2015
Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

Movie Review: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

  • Arts + Culture
East County: 2023 Through the lens
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2023
East County: 2023 Through the lens

Here’s a taste of what the East County Observer saw through the camera lens during a fascinating 2023.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tardy tender transfer keeps couch on a moving truck
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2023
Tardy tender transfer keeps couch on a moving truck

After 1,500 miles, a moving company refuses to take a sofa the last few feet until payment is received. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Helena Hebda.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Helena Hebda

The Cardinal Mooney High volleyball senior had 12 assists, six digs, eight service points and two aces Aug. 24 against Palmetto High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan, Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, celebrate the groundbreaking of the new firing and driving range.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2023
New firing range and driving pad breaks ground in Manatee County

Bradenton Police Department and Manatee Technical College's firing and driving range being built in Myakka City will serve all law enforcement agencies in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Jan. 15, 1984 2:30 p.m. - A pair of prescription glasses were found.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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