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Skyler Johnson, a sophomore at Parrish Community High School, uses an endoscope to check the valves within the chamber to see if they're bent.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Adrian Moore, Max Gulker |
  • January 10, 2024
Florida social media law: Unconstitutional

Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature claim they are taking back the public square from big tech. But what they are doing is infringing on free speech.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Attendees dance together, with Talia Von Bender, Jamie Taylor and Marisa Von Bender in front.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 9, 2024
Parents and kids dance to same beat at Family Fun & Resource Night

Booker Middle School hosted kids activities and key community resources.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Longboat Pass Bridge was originally constructed in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005 and 2020.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 21, 2024
Concerns about Longboat Pass Bridge to be addressed in workshops

FDOT will host online and in-person options to allow residents to weigh in on potential roadway alternatives for the future of the bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nora Patterson in 2015
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 15, 2024
Sarasota remembers Nora Patterson, former mayor and commissioner

Nora Patterson embodied the ideals of a true public servant, living a life dedicated to public service and leaving a lasting impression on Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key headquarters for the expansion will be at 7000 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2013
Starr forms alliance with Century 21 Beggins

Century 21 Beggins Enterprises will partner with real-estate developer Larry Starr.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Nelle S. Miller, right, incoming president and CEO of All Faiths Food Bank succeeding longtime CEO Sandra Frank, left, who announced her retirement plans in March. Center is Lin Williams.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank raises funds to provide produce for families in need

The Sarasota nonprofit hosted a long-table dinner Oct. 20 in its warehouse.

  • Black Tie
General Manager Steve Dietz shows off the pristine conditions at Waterlefe Golf & River Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 21, 2023
The grass is greener after $5M renovation at Waterlefe Golf & River Club

The Bradenton upscale community is improving the golf course and expanding its clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.3.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The University of South Florida has won approval to build $39 million housing and student center on its Sarasota-Manatee campus. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 15, 2022
Housing heading to USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus

The university has won approval to build an approximately $39 million housing and student center on the campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Eric Holt, a seventh grader at Braden River Middle School, participates in an experiment. Students like Holt could be back in the classroom come fall or at home with virtual learning or both. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County seeks reopening input

Share your thoughts on reopening schools during a June 25 School Board of Manatee County workshop.

  • East County
  • News
Eliana Lasko-Scott, Eva Hakim, Colton Zukas, Nora Chapman, Nathaniel Geffre, and Alana DeRowe
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2023
Temple Emanu-El educates through community as Passover approaches

An All School Passover Celebration on Sunday taught children the traditions of the Seder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2023
Earn your beads at a Mardi Gras run in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is hosting its first 5K fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The 27th Annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic was held at the Longboat Key Club and Resort on Oct. 13.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 16, 2023
Phil Galvano Classic golf tournament fundraises for Manatee schools

The sold-out charity tournament brought golfers together with food, drinks and games at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Subcommittee strives to determine focus

The new P&Z subcommittee is exploring whether the town needs stricter codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hires new COO

Philip Reber's goal is to make LWRMC the hospital of choice for local residents.

  • East County
  • Business
Leslie Richards and Deb Anderson of Lakewood Ranch say they haven't played a match on hard courts in years. They oppose hard courts being built at Premier Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 26, 2023
Will Premier Park tennis courts in Lakewood Ranch be hard on the body?

Lakewood Ranch-area tennis players say Manatee County shouldn't build hard-surface tennis courts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Chris Kopp has served a variety of roles during the past 10 years in North Carolina.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 6, 2020
Longboat Key hires new code enforcement officer

Chris Kopp returns home to Florida after spending about 10 years in North Carolina.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vic Cipolla and Jessica Obiezinski took home the prize.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 5, 2023
Sarasota celebrities square off at SCD Sunset Showdown

The Sarasota Contemporary Dance fundraiser pitted local figures against one another in a dance showdown on held March. 4.

  • Black Tie
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