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Jason Bearden, his 6-year-old daughter, Tessa; his wife, Katie; and his 8-week-old daughter, Allie, celebrated on election night. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 23, 2022
Jason Bearden wins Manatee County Commission at-large seat

Jason Bearden unseated four-term Commissioner Carol Whitmore with 61.54% of the votes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2022
Town project manager announces retirement

James Linkogle has been working with the town of Longboat Key for 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Imperiled epiphytes, such as these young giant air plants, are being collected from damaged trees at Myakka River State Park and will be reattached to new host trees. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 13, 2022
Rain and wind place endangered air plants in peril

Myakka River State Park rangers collect specimens from damaged trees for future relocation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When two Secret Service agents asked then-Longboat Observer Executive Editor Lisa Walsh to back off reporting on the 9/11 terrorists, she politely declined. "We're reporters. That's what we do," she said.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2021
An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Greeno and his company have all sorts of audio and visual equipment to break out for different events.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 7, 2022
Local AV expert feels optimistic about black tie future

Brent Greeno has been working audio and visual systems in Sarasota's social scene for 20 years.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 2, 2019
Longboat beach bonds head to March ballot

With no Town Commission races to consider, referendum is the only local issue to on which to vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The poster advertising the documentary "The Sarasota Experience" resembles a postcard.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 24, 2023
'The Sarasota Experience' is a documentary with a difference

The vibrant production from PBS member TV station WEDU focuses on the city's history, arts and challenges to its idyllic lifestyle.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Pacing and panicked

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Hayleigh Vuong, Sriya Ashok, Marguerite Barnett, Imelda Pallen Berry, Francis and Malloy McCaffrey, Romal Boldadora and Aegean McCAffrey perform at the Asian Talent and Fashion Show in 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2023
Education, philanthropy key goals of the American Asian Women's Association

Women from any ethnicity with an interest to learn about Asian cultures and traditions are welcome to join the Lakewood Ranch nonprofit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota will be among those closed on Monday, Oct. 9, for staff training.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2023
Sarasota County libraries closed on Oct. 9

All 10 branches will close for the day for in-person staff training.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Victoria Short, right, has been a teacher at William H. Bashaw Elementary School for 33 years. No matter the changes in education, she still loves teaching her students and building relationships with them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 10, 2023
Veteran teachers talk about changes in education over three decades

From technology expectations to school culture, teachers have had to adjust the way they teach.

  • East County
  • Schools
Honorees Rabbi Michael and Nancy Eisenstat
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 20, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates 44 years on Longboat

The anniversary party was held on Feb. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Gough
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 5: Mark Gough

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office cordoned off the courthouse building as authorities investigated the bomb threat this afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2019
Downtown Sarasota courthouse evacuated after bomb threat

The Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center was evacuated around 12:30 p.m. as authorities investigated the threat, but individuals are now returning to the building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA junior Tiernan George rockets the ball up the field against Seffner Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 21, 2024
ODA girls soccer players complete undefeated regular season

The Thunder players are 12-0-1 after an 8-0 home win over Seffner Christian on Jan. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 20, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 22-28

Key Chorale heralds the changing of the seasons, highlighting a week full of theater, live music and dance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kids can sit in the driver's seat of big tractors and trucks at the 27th annual Big Truck Day.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2023
Big trucks on display at CoolToday Park

Get behind the wheel of some big rigs at the 27th Annual Big Truck Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen's photo-worthy Guinness pour.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 12, 2023
Sláinte to these Irish pubs on St. Patrick’s Day

Raise your glass, gather 'round, and feast on these tasty Irish-influenced dishes served up right here in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Earl Larson, Brian and Natalie Davis
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 27, 2023
All Angels Church welcomes snowbirds back to Longboat

Its annual welcome-back street party included local food, fellowship and excitement for the upcoming season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Predawn palm

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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