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  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • October 28, 2009
My View

The Key would not stay our ‘Golden Pond’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
IN-DEPTH: A Soldier's Diary

Sgt. Maj. Steve Valley kept a journal from the day he was mobilized for war to the day he left the Middle East on Jan. 30, 2005. Now, his story is available to the public.

  • East County
  • News
Naughty Monk Brewery co-owner Joe Eibler he worries what will happen if his business is not allowed to reopen soon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
Bartenders' only tip: Hang tough in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County bars, gyms wait while other businesses bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile home park near Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 26, 2014
Benderson pitches Stickney project

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Candidates emerge for open seats

As the city seeks to fill two commission vacancies set to open in November, most commissioners reacted strongly to a proposal to allow one departing commissioner to finish his term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fencing along the Tribute to Heroes Parade route did seem too constrictive.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2024
Kudos to Lakewood Ranch for another stirring parade

Veterans and first responders share the spotlight during the annual event

  • East County
  • Opinion
Commissioners Jason Bearden, Mike Rahn, and Vanessa Baugh discuss former Administrator Scott Hopes' resignation Feb. 7.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 17, 2023
The search continues for a new Manatee County administrator

Municipal recruiting firm Colin Baenziger & Associates will be conducting a national search for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 9, 2010
Sarasota 'nomad' publishes essay from the heart

Kim Bass, a technical writer by trade, got personal about her 2005 trip to Uganda in a story published this month in the Random House anthology, 'Female Nomad and Friends.'

  • Arts + Culture
Sam Mossler is spot-on in his portrayal of the late civil rights attorney William Kunstler. (Photos courtesy of Matthew Holler)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 23, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Kunstler' forcefully makes its case

The flamboyant lawyer and the system he worked in are presented for audience's judgment

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2017
Theater review: 'The Drunken City'

“The Drunken City” serves up intoxicating comedy at the Asolo Conservatory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Haley Legg, Ali Alger, Hannah Ott, Carrie Dutting, Morgan Kirchman, Levi Waxler and Olivia Yagy, along with other students in their group, created the film "Safe," which has received nominations at six international film festivals.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Student film is a safe bet for a positive message

'Safe,' featuring East County teens, lands Toronto Film Fest nomination.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 8, 2014
Sarasota stages foster upcoming actor

Actor David Foster is an example of what happens when a talented child grows up on the stages of Sarasota and then decides to pursue acting.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 23, 2016
Garden Club visits Mote

Members and guests of the Longboat Key Garden Club enjoyed a morning at Mote Marine Aquarium June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jordan Moctezuma makes friends with one of the rabbits in the petting zoo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 7, 2016
St. Boniface celebrates end of school year

St. Boniface celebrates end of school year

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
Haven happenings

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities has plenty to be happy about this holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Volunteer now

Need something to do now through Feb. 22?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heather Hackett, of Sarasota Music Half Marathon, and Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family care.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
LWRBA July Luncheon: "The Regional Impact of Tourism and Sports"

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its July Luncheon July 16, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Attendees of The Regional Impact of Tourism & Sports event enjoyed lunch and a presentation on by Visit Sarasota County representatives Nicole Rissler and Virginia Haley.

  • East County
  • News
Amelia Miley decorates the tree dressed as an elf.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven class decorates courthouse tree

Bay Haven Elementary student's visited the Sarasota Judicial Courthouse Wednesday, Dec. 11. Mrs. Missy Owen's third-grade class, who have been learning about politics in school, sang carols and decorated the Christmas tree before taking a tour of the courthouse.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cassie Gremp with her dad, Corey
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Spirit Night

Braden River Elementary invited students and their families to spend their Monday evening having dinner at Chick-fil-A. A portion of the proceeds was donated back to Braden River Elementary. To make things even more fun, Braden River promised that the class with the largest turnout of families would get a visit from The Cow and a snack.

  • East County
  • News
The QR code on the new sign at Quick Point Nature Preserve on Longboat Key takes people to the site's location on the free iNaturalist app.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 28, 2023
New sign at Quick Point encourages community data collection

David Glosser led the installation of a sign directing people to the iNaturalist app to record their observations of plant and animal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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