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Observer reporter Carter Weinhofer returns a ball.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 5, 2023
Longboat Observer reporter contracts a case of 'pickleball fever'

"I gave into peer pressure and now might have a new addiction."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat home sells for $3.45 million; Town, Sarasota County commissioners to meet; ZBA to hear setback petition

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The invincibly ignorant
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 18, 2023
The invincibly ignorant

The antisemitic protesters are so brainwashed that truth and evidence make no difference. Have faith: "Remnants" will prevail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Observer critic’s picks for Sarasota live theater in 2024
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2024
Observer critic’s picks for Sarasota live theater in 2024

From gut-wrenching drama to reimaginings of Shakespeare, there's something for everybody on Sarasota stages in 2024.

  • Arts + Culture
The Donald Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Club works in harmony with adjacent wetlands to contain and filter stormwater.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 10, 2023
Bobby Jones Golf Club grand reopening set for Dec. 15

The first rounds on the restored Donald Ross layout will begin at 7 a.m. on Dec. 16 when the course and nature park open to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker Middle gym teacher Kyle Mason said kids are more likely to want to wear their own clothes during class than when he was in school.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 21, 2023
Modern-day gym class focuses on getting kids moving

Gym teachers say they want their students to form a habit of being active.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dakin Dairy Farms cows are mechanically milked. The farm is being sold and owner Jerry Dakin hopes the farm will remain in agriculture. It is one of the last dairy farms in Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 6, 2023
Dairy business in Manatee County faces uncertain future

With Dakin Dairy for sale, Cameron Dakin Dairy might not be far behind.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cresswind Lakewood Ranch |
  • October 26, 2023
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch Offers an Active 55 + Lifestyle for New Home Buyers

The only actively selling active-adult community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Save Siesta Key board members Tracy Jackson and John Davidson welcomed a tax increase if it led to greater local control over key decisions on the barrier island.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 27, 2021
Save Siesta Key leaders discuss tax to support municipality proposal

If residents want to incorporate Siesta Key to create a new local government, the change would come at a cost to homeowners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nancy Schneider, the publicity chair for Gardeners Out East, meets former HGTV host John Gidding in person. Schneider used to watch Gidding on Curb Appeal for the show's dramatic before and afters.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2023
Former HGTV star John Gidding offers gardening advice in Lakewood Ranch

About 125 people showed up to meet the former host of "Curb Appeal" at the Robert Toale and Sons Celebration of Life Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
News Briefs

Palm garage receives green building award; Planner honored by planning association; Social Security offices to close early

  • Sarasota
  • News
The planned Aventon Sarasota apartments is across University Parkway from the SRQ runway. The airport is challenging the legality of the rezoning and site plan approval.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 9, 2022
Airport files two legal actions against city over apartments approval

Despite pending mediation, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has filed preemptive challenges against the city over rezoning and approval of apartments at the former kennel club site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A portion of the cost of the new Sarasota County Administration Center is among the projects earmarked for funding by Surtax IV revenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 6, 2023
County plans $170 million in penny-tax spending

From the new administration building to park improvements, Sarasota County commissioners hear proposed capital projects funded by the penny sales tax.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
Manatee Code Enforcement Board has opening

Manatee County is seeking to fill one opening on its Code Enforcement Board, which holds authority to decide alleged violations of Manatee's Land Development Code.

  • East County
  • News
Kim Verreault, new president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 25, 2023
What's next for the Longboat Key Chamber? Ask the new president.

The Longboat Key chamber's new leader is ready to make a difference. "I love the opportunity to lead within a community and be able to make a difference for many," Kim Verreault says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sambucus Solar Center will use tracker panels like these at the FPL Echo River Solar Energy Center in Wellborn, Florida.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 4, 2022
Florida Power & Light seeks fifth solar energy center in Myakka

With 200,000 solar panels , the facility would power 15,000 homes annually in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 16, 2009
Fees increased, positions eliminated for budget

To balance the 2010 budget, the city plans to institute 'controversial' fees and cut 30 vacant positions. The budget is projected to have a $9 million shortfall in revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 13, 2020
Longboat shuts down plans for large gatherings

Restriction set to last 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Sales
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 15, 2023
Musician plays the soundtrack of paradise for events on Longboat

The local performer's comforting, peaceful and positive music sets the tone at Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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