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Manatee County is seeking input on major issues through an online citizen survey.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 9, 2024
Manatee encourages feedback on county issues with citizen survey

The citizen survey is available online and takes no more than five minutes to complete.

  • East County
  • News
The War of Education
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 9, 2023
The War of Education

The inevitable has been exposed: State-controlled, taxpayer-funded education doesn’t work. The power needs to shift from politicians to parents.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"Working behind the scenes is wonderful," Kelli Karen says. "I'm in control. I'm thinking on my feet. If something goes wrong, I find a solution."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2010
Stage coach

Florida Studio Theatre's tireless production stage manager takes time away from her lunch break to explain how she earned her ace reputation.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross credits here tenure at Longboat Key for preparing her for her new Lakewood Ranch executive director  challenge.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
A Conversation with Anne Ross

Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross, 43, departs the town at the end of the month for the Lakewood Ranch executive director post after 11 years of service to the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Verier-Dunn says she’s excited to not only work in the studio but give talks about movement and the artistic process in museum classrooms. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
Moving Ethos dance company gets a home for expression at The Ringling

The contemporary dance group will kick off its new residency with The Ringling at Ringling Underground Nov. 1.

  • Arts + Culture
Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Secretary and incoming President Jake Hartvigsen (left) alongside Past President and current board Chairman Michael Schuchat, a Lakewood Ranch resident.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Call of the Future

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota adapted to attract new members while keeping its community service intact.

  • LWR Life
The proposed site of a city-owned attainable housing development across First Street from City Hall. The red X marks the location of the city's credit union office, which will remain.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 9, 2024
City will consider building its own workforce housing

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown will propose a plan to build 192 units in two towers across from City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Freshly caught stone crab claws wait to be bought at Walt's Fish Market.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 1, 2023
New regulations aim to protect Florida’s stone crab population

With 99% of stone crab landings coming from Florida, the fishery is critical to many local businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Faith Life Church's building boasts a strong presence in Branson. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Faith Life Church

The Branson, Mo.-based mega church is slated to begin holding services in its new Lakewood Ranch campus starting this month.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Bay is pictured Tuesday, July 14, 2020, near Susan Veshosky's home on Spanish Drive North. She does not think the "foul" smell is related to the June sewage break. Photo Courtesy of Susan Veshosky.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 17, 2020
Sewage break prompts Longboat Key resident concerns

The town of Longboat Key was required to submit materials to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about June’s sewage break in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unicorp National Developments CEO Chuck Whittall chats with Michael Klauber, the son of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray  “Murf” Klauber.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2021
Celebratory milestones for Longboat Key

Thanks to developer Chuck Whittall’s passion and perseverance and the Town Commission’s support, the Residences at St. Regis will mark a positive historic turning point for the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rocco Mangel is set to open Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar at University Town Center by December. It will be his ninth location in Florida. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 30, 2022
Rocco's Tacos owner aims for Dec. 1 opening at UTC

University Town Center in Sarasota will be Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar's ninth location in Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Last week, someone broke a window at Original Stitch Boutique, which opened recently across the street from the location that housed Stitch Boutique until August.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2011
Stitch Boutique dispute continues

The former co-owners of Stitch Boutique on Main Street are embroiled in a civil lawsuit concerning the disappearance of the store's merchandise in August and whether a new store with a similar name can operate across the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2012
Sarasota County moving ahead on EEZ plans

The County Commission Wednesday agreed to an in-depth review over the next two months of plans for an Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • August 3, 2017
Charter schools: Friend or foe?

To equate SSIS’s recent decline with its charter status would be unfair

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Ringling's attendance has jumped more than 30% since 2011
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 14, 2015
The Ringling bests personal attendance record

Over 400,000 visitors went to the arts and culture institution during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

  • Arts + Culture
Audit machines won't be used, but voting will carry on as usual for the primary election on Aug. 20.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 12, 2024
Manatee County's new vote audit machines stalled until November election

The primary election will follow the old protocol and be audited by a hand count.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Troyer of Kerkering, Barberio & Co. presents the award to Evan Samson.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 21, 2023
Sarasota Chamber honors area young professionals at summit event

Tiona Settles of CenterPlace Health and Evan Samson of DMSI International both received the Young Professional of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Sarasota Observer welcomes letters on current, local topics. Please email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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