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Mooney senior defensive back Zeshon Casimir blocks an NFC punt in the first quarter. Senior linebacker Jacob Brown would return the blocked punt for a touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football is ready for Class 1S state championship

The Cougars said they have been working all season for this opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The meeting will be held in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2011
Commission to host planning work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Some of the ensembleNewSRQ artists: Clockwise from lower left: Natalie Helm, Missy Mazzoli, Bharat Chandra, Marcelina Suchocka, Mike Truesdell, Jennifer Best Takeda and Louis Andriessen
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 12, 2023
EnsembleNewSRQ goes back to the future with '1976'

The April 17 concert "1976" kicks off a new era for Samantha Bennett's and George Nickson's ensemble.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Club submits suggested code revisions

The Longboat Key Club and Resort submitted a list of seven clarifications to the town's zoning code on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior linebacker George Leibold had 117 total tackles in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football has high expectations for 2023

The Cougars have NCAA Division I talent on both sides of the ball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction vehicles in September 2022 navigate the landfill on Lena Road, which is adjacent to the rezoned area.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 28, 2022
Manatee clears path to sell its Lena Road property in Bradenton

County Commissioners approved a rezone of 98 acres from agricultural to mixed-use.

  • East County
  • News
Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick spent two years renovating the house at 15809 Clearlake Ave.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2023
Mick Jagger's ballerina girlfriend sells Lakewood Ranch home

The Lake Club home brings $3.25 million after being on the market three months.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A look back at 2023 on YourObserver.com
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2023
A look back at 2023 on YourObserver.com

The past year was packed with news in our area. Here are readers’ favorite stories from YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse says his investigation for a possible DUI resulting in an April 20 accident is a "witch hunt."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 3, 2022
Manatee County commissioner calls DUI inquiry 'entirely political'

Commissioner George Kruse says the April 20 accident was careless driving, nothing more.

  • East County
  • News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with the city of Sarasota on a project to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2018
Siesta group readies legal action over Big Pass dredge

Save our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to take the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to federal court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners can’t stay in their units for longer than 30 days, no matter what kind of project is eventually built.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 26, 2013
Colony units can't be fulltime residences

The town manager made it clear for Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners this week what the use of their tourism-owned properties is under the town's zoning code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Bob Shemwell presents a preliminary sketch showing Selby Gardens' plans for a new 45-foot-tall parking garage near the intersection of Orange Avenue and Mound Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2020
Selby Gardens outlines master plan revisions

Although Marie Selby Botanical Gardens intends to reduce the size of a proposed parking garage, residents continue to question plans to renovate the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River junior running back/receiver Yahshua Edwards celebrates after a touchdown against Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates need to score when they have the opportunity in the red zone.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 8, 2023
Braden River High football beats Lakewood Ranch High for eighth-straight year

The Pirates took down the Mustangs 41-23 at home.

  • East County
  • Sports
A trackhoe, piloted by Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie, takes the first chunks out of the old Bath & Racquet Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 14, 2023
Ground finally broken for Bath & Racquet redevelopment

The nearly six-year odyssey to redevelop the iconic tennis club is underway with a two- to three-year timeline for completion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 5, 2013
What Wal-Mart did to us -- or for us?

What Wal-Mart did to us -- or for us?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Commissioner Nancy Detert said the provision allows residents who don't live near a property have a say on what will happen to it.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 17, 2021
Commission moves to eliminate citizen-initiated reviews

The current provision allows 20 or more registered voters to request a comprehensive plan amendment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Grinch himself joins the 2021 Village Holiday Parade on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2022
The best things to do this season on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Watercrest Condominium Association staff John Coppenhaver, left, and Ricardo Taliaferro, right, update association board member Jerry Twiggs, center, about what they are doing to help keep the gate emergency-access only.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Can anyone just ride on through?

Manatee County may give gate restrictions 'teeth'

  • East County
  • News
Duval's restaurant at 1435 Main St. is one of several restaurants in downtown Sarasota taking advantage of parklet dining. The city allowed restaurants to place tables over parking spaces during the pandemic.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2023
City moves closer to making street dining permanent

If approved on second reading, eating in the street will require permanent installations and cost restaurants $35 per day per space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save Our Seabirds' soiree will include live and silent auctions, live entertainment and food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort. File photo
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Event will feature food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort and string musicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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