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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
OUR VIEW: Elections 2010: We recommend ...

It seems as though as it has been a generation since American voters have become as stoked as they are today about changing political directions.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 11, 2010
Historical Society makes voyage across the bay

The Historical Society's 18th annual Cruise and Tour of Sarasota Bay took place Sunday, Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Hayek maligned, equality corrupted; Another solution exists; Thorpe delivers again

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
One witness said the car was traveling about 30 mph when it came over the bushes and somehow avoided southbound traffic before taking aim at the statue’s legs.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Update: 'Unconditional Surrender' statue taken down

A white Mercedes Benz that crashed into the statue this afternoon caused enough structural damage to the statue that city staff want to remove it and repair it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One witness said the car was traveling about 30 mph when it came over the bushes and somehow avoided southbound traffic before taking aim at the statue’s legs.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Car crashes into 'Unconditional Surrender' statue

A white Mercedes Benz jumped the curb on U.S. 41 and headed northbound into southbound traffic before crashing into the statue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
These two make every second of every day an adventure. Photo by Jenny Waring.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 22, 2011
Fifty more reasons this father is thankful today

There have been multiple occasions in the car with my two young children when I've turned to my wife and told her the only thing I wanted for Christmas, my birthday or Father's Day is that limousine window that separates the driver from the back seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Although Cash wore a tie for his interview with the Longboat Observer, he usually keeps his attire casual with a simple collar.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 1, 2011
Key Club's Cash known for dogmatic work ethic

This employee is truly the top dog when he goes to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Senior forward Johnnie Williams and the Booker High boys basketball program will take flight in a new FHSAA classification system, starting in 2019-2020.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2018
FHSAA overhauls classification and playoff structure in five sports

The Florida High School Athletic Association announced changes to baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball on Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2015
Letters to the editor

Arrogant Ignorance isn’t a policy; What’s your source?; ‘I hope and pray history does not repeat itself’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Our view

Make the most of rowing

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisor Lee Bettes said his greatest lesson learned throughout his time on the board is communicating with board members and residents. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 3, 2014
Departing CDD supervisor shares lessons

Heritage Harbour residents and supervisors say CDD meetings lack communication and requires more time to discuss the issues.

  • East County
  • News
Discussions stretched for 15 hours Saturday and another eight hours Sunday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Board selects Club Holdings

Club Holdings LLC, a Broomfield, Co.,-based company, was unanimously chosen to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Candidates for the District One Sarasota County School Board seat answered questions from the Tiger Bay Club members at Michel's On East.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 21, 2014
Tiger Bay Club questions School Board candidates

Moderator, State Senator Nancy Detert, kept members laughing with her pointed and sharp political quips.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The rehabilitation project for the north Siesta Key bridge will start in June.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Bridge sewer force-main pipe construction to begin

Construction is expected to be completed in time for the start of the bridge rehabilitation project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 10, 2014
FDOT proposes circle theory

FDOT and the Manatee County Public Works department may have a solution to ease congestion and decrease accidents on State Road 64 - roundabouts.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund President-elect Diane Brune gives a $3,500 check to Joyce Scott of Catholic Charities/Our Mother’s House.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Community Fund gives out grants

Lakewood Ranch residents Bob and Billie Delaney also earned the fund's Humanitarian of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 22, 2009
Miss Florida visit kicks off Southside jog-a-thon

Southside Elementary School students looked up to Miss Florida - not only because she towered over them but also because of her passion for encouraging kindness wherever she goes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 26, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ah, Wilderness'

A Long Night's Journey Into Comedy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County School District officials hope to make 11601 Erie Road in Parrish the new site of the district's next high school.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 13, 2016
Have plans for new East County high school perished?

Manatee County School District eyes Parrish for new high school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2016
Ralph Hunter: The original Observer

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter died Friday. He was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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