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Does Donald Trump really know more about the effects of tariffs than leading economists?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 4, 2018
Tariffs not fit for print

Donald Trump’s tariff wars started with punishing Canadian paper mills. Thank you, Donald. Our prices are rising 10% to 12%. A Trump adviser told us, ‘It’s just dumb.’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 21, 2010
Lottery ticket thief captured

Sheriff's deputies arrest a man accused of stealing scratch-off lottery tickets from a gas station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2019
Suncoast Food and Wine Fest ages well in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands enjoy annual Suncoast Food and Wine Fest in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
John Krotec of GreenZone Hero and Cheri Christiansen of Four Pillars have put together workshops to help veterans.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 6, 2016
GreenZone Hero busts through door of opportunity

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • September 21, 2012
TWIS Travel: Arizona Biltmore

TWIS Travel: Arizona Biltmore

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Once the rest of the old Avenue of the Flowers plaza is torn down, Publix has plans to put more parking spaces in its place before the Key’s seasonal population returns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 16, 2013
Old Publix plaza building coming down

Once the rest of the old Avenue of the Flowers plaza is torn down, Publix has plans to put more parking spaces in its place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction of a new roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place is expected to take nine months to complete.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2024
Roundabout road closure to begin this weekend

The intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place will be closed until January 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 14, 2010
Community Golf Scores 06.01.10 to 06.08.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

St. Armands access point temporarily closes; Longboat Key makes groin modifications; Town Commission approves alcohol sales

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renovations and construction of new concessions in Concourse B at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are nearly complete.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 18, 2025
Airport's growth in 2025 sets the stage for 2026 planning

After spending some $200 million on expansion, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport sets its sights on more improvements, including a parking deck and new baggage claim system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 8, 2012
HBA announces Parade of Homes winners

Winners of the Home Builders Association Manatee-Sarasota's Parade of Homes event were announced March 6.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River Elementary pre-K student Finn Heffernan practices his reading with Shumba.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 18, 2017
Braden River Elementary in Lakewood Ranch brings therapy dog into classrooms

Therapy dog proves to be a students' best friend.

  • East County
  • News
The brew crew, Steve Cieszynski, Joe and Diana Eibler, Anthony Martin, Judy and  Eric Keller and Anthony Eibler. The team brews in the Eibler's garage.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Lakewood Ranch's first brewery hopes to become ingrained locally

Group of friends take their beer-making to a larger scale production.

  • East County
  • News
Forty sketches depicting Sarasota's Centennial line the street off Laurel in historic downtown Sarasota.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 23, 2021
Sidewalk images chronicle a centennial of Sarasota history

The Chalk Festival brings hand-painted sidewalk images to downtown Sarasota to convey the county's rich past.

  • Arts + Culture
London's Jadie Metcalf grew up at Jiggs Landing on the Manatee River. He says his trip to Jiggs Landing the second week of July will probably be the last of his life.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 18, 2023
One final trip to Jiggs Landing in Manatee County

The 88-year-old nephew of founder Al "Jiggs" Metcalf visits the Braden River fishing camp one last time.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 21, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Investigation looks vindictive; Writer misrepresents tea party movement; Solyndra investment was a good one; Pure voucher system is best school reform

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • March 28, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with Ashley Bell from THE DAY!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with Ashley Bell from THE DAY!

  • Arts + Culture
The number of violent crimes in Sarasota County fell 3% in 2014 compared with the previous year, but have declined 24% since 2009.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 27, 2015
Sarasota County crime continues decline

Total countywide offenses followed a five-year downward trend with a 10% drop in 2014, according to Sarasota County Sheriff's Office data.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Impact100 SRQ held its fundraising reveal event on April 16 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2025
Impact100 SRQ raises $864,000 for grants to nonprofits

Grants of $108,000 will be awarded later in 2025 to nonprofits working in five areas of philanthropy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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