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By Observer Staff |
July 9, 2020

Longboat Key weather page photo: July 9

Jennifer Samson captured these incoming storm clouds off Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Petra Rivera |
March 19, 2024

Paradise Center executive director resigns

Suzy Brenner will be passing The Paradise Center baton in April to Program Manager Amy Steinhauser.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Liz Ramos |
August 12, 2022

Manatee superintendent focuses on progress in the new school year

From academics to programming and construction, Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders says she looks forward to a new school year.

East County
Schools

By Matt Walsh |
April 10, 2024

It’s a difference of opinion

We all want what is best for the taxpayers of Longboat Key. Longboat history shows two cases of how that was done.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Lesley Dwyer |
November 25, 2023

Art installation causes a double take at Resilient Retreat

East Sarasota resident Alan Yaruss donated his artwork to the Sarasota nonprofit.

East County
Neighbors

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
February 28, 2024

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe produces its first homegrown musical

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder Nate Jacobs and brother Michael Jacobs wrote the book for WBTT’s newest production, “Ruby.”

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
January 26, 2023

Sailors football coach envisions program on the rise

Josh Phillips comes to Sarasota High with a variety of experience in the sport.

Sarasota
Sports

By James Peter |
May 31, 2023

Longboat Key graduates take the next step in their education

Accomplished students are headed to Auburn University, Loyola University Chicago and Inspiration Academy.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Amanda Sebastiano |
October 20, 2015

Manatee County Commission approves off-duty deputies in University Place

The East County community can now start discussions with Manatee County Sheriff's Office on the hire of off-duty deputies.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
December 14, 2023

Concession Golf Club makes a major statement during World Champions Cup

Could the 2031 PGA Championship now go to the Lakewood Ranch-area course?

East County
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
October 19, 2023

Sarasota High School inducts 6 graduates into Hall of Fame

The inductees included Sarasota's first Black mayor, pro athletes and a science researcher.

Sarasota
Schools

By Matt Walsh |
February 21, 2024

After 11 years as Manatee’s supervisor of elections, Mike Bennett is retiring March 1. He has recommended an obvious choice: his chief of staff. But a surprise candidate has also applied: Commissioner James Satcher.

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
July 28, 2011

Cops Corner

Dead on arrival? 11:06 p.m. - 4000 block of North Tamiami Trail. Suspicious Person. A man was found lying on the front doorway of a funeral home. No, he was not a delivery. He was just loitering and was asked to leave.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Andrew Warfield |
February 8, 2023

Fight over 'shared boyfriend' results in two arrests

Two women who attacked a third in a fight over a boyfriend they shared were arrested on multiple charges. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.