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John Skeen, a 103-year-old World War II veteran of the Army's 70th Infantry Division and a bronze star medalist, was honored with a ride at the 2022 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 28, 2023
Manatee County names Oct. 3 after local World War II veteran

World War II veteran John Skeen of East County is honored with his own day.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Power & Light's underground utilities project remains in progress, eyeing a finish line in early 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 1, 2023
FPL still investigating Idalia outages with Longboat underground utilities

While the company still hasn't provided an answer, representatives look to maintain regular communication with the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Myakka City's 7-year-old Ryder Tripp and 1-year-old Rowan Tripp take a ride in the cow train.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 26, 2024
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival draws thousands to east Bradenton in final weekend

The pumpkin festival finishes another run of fun in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Your Weekly Taste: Kelly's Roast Beef
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • June 9, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Kelly's Roast Beef

Get a taste of New England in the heart of Sarasota with the lobster roll that’s making waves.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
The School District of Manatee County has decided to reopen Friday.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2020
Manatee County schools reverse course on closing

After moving to e-learning for a day due to Tropical Storm Eta, the School District of Manatee County is reopening Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Nielsen sings the national anthem at various veterans events. (File photo)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 16, 2022
Sarasota model and community service figure to receive city proclamation

Lauren Nielsen will have a ceremony in her name on Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 11, 2022
Smoke, no fire discovered at Sarasota High

Air handler blamed in morning incident, fire-rescue department says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Goodwill Manasota president Donn Githens with CEO Bob Rosinsky
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 26, 2022
Patterson Foundation donates patriotic artwork to veterans services office

The Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services Program office received the artwork on May 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening Fundraiser

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre hosted a pre-grand opening ceremony Monday, June 9, in its new downtown Sarasota location. 

  • Arts + Entertainment
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This year's co-chairs of the annual Christmas Bazaar: JoAnn Sifuentes, Diane Monaghan and Chris Gooderham. (Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 20, 2022
St. Mary's annual Christmas Bazaar is Nov. 5

Church members start making sale items in May for their annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Youth baseball registration underway

The Sarasota Christian Baseball League is now accepting registrations for the 2010 spring baseball season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 3, 2009
Big Olaf opens on Ranch Main

The new ice cream spot welcomed its first customers today at the Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2009
County opens flu shot clinics

Flu shots will be available at several locations throughout Sarasota County beginning this week. However, H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations are not yet available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
County approves impact fee relief

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on May 19 voted 6-1 to approve to reduce transportation impact fees by 50% for the next two years, starting July 27 and ending July 27, 2011.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 4, 2010
Roundabout ahead of schedule

The Five Points roundabout is taking form quickly, and if the current pace continues, it will completed before its deadline.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 24, 2010
City property values decline 11%

The drop in values will result in more than $5 million in cuts from next year's city budget.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • August 2, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: High Expectations for Mark Morris Dance Group

TWIS Talks RIAF: High Expectations for Mark Morris Dance Group

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 11, 2012
Sept. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Church holds vigil for injured youth

Journey Assembly of God will hold a candlelight vigil service to pray for seven of its youth who were injured in a crash Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 20, 2012
Residents receive their city manager forum invite

The public can meet the city manager candidate finalists in a formal setting 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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