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A tough, 50-year decision
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 20, 2024
A tough, 50-year decision

No matter what, the commissioners are intent on moving forward as quickly as possible with the construction of an 8,000-square-foot public library branch on Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Observer recommends: Manatee
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 24, 2024
Observer recommends: Manatee

Recommendations for the Manatee County Commission, School Board, Supervisor of Elections and Property Appraiser races.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
T.J. Goelz has stepped down from Lakewood Ranch High softball after five seasons and two state championships. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch softball coach steps down after five seasons, two state championships

T.J. Goelz went 122-10 as the coach of the Mustangs and sent myriad players to college programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2009
Neal dives into pool business

Neal Signature Pools will give the Lakewood Ranch homebuilder the ability to design and build pools for both new and existing homes.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch U16 boys soccer team, which comprises players from eight area high schools, will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four May 19-20, in Auburndale. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Boys charge into final four

Lakewood's Clearwater Chargers U16 boys team will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mac Mitchell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mac Mitchell

The Sarasota High sophomore talks being coachable and the best advice he's received.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shannon, Jason and Hannah Fimple stand  outside of the Louvre Museum in Paris. They won this year's It's Read Everywhere contest.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Observer circles the globe with readers

Our readers took us around the world with them throughout the "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Honorees Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 13, 2017
YMCA recognizes some of Sarasota’s biggest hearts

Seven residents were awarded the YMCA Golden Heart award on May 13 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo. Cadets practice with the software they will use during the CyberPatriot Competition in October.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
School Board 9.24.15

SMA cadets prepare for CyberPatriot competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Courtesy photo. Whitney Stewart.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Congratulations, Cadet

Sarasota Military Academy alumna Whitney Stewart named Boys & Girls Club of America National Youth of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Tomlin submitted this photo of Beer Can Island, which won this year’s Weather and Nature Photo Contest.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 24, 2015
Meet this year’s weather photo contest winner

Suzanne Tomlin’s picture at Beer Can Island in Longboat Key is this year’s contest winner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 16, 2013
Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Brown and Howard Tipton address the employees.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 24, 2024
Town employees recognized at annual lunch event

Longboat Key department heads and town commissioners thanked staff members for their hard work over the past year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Sarasota County Fire Department accept the Heart Safe Award from the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2025
Sarasota Fire Department wins global award for cardiac response program

The Heart Safe Community Award was given by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The team including Rick and Josie Bertie and Paul Christenson won second place overall and the award for best "docktail" at the Lighting of the Docks on Dec. 6 at Longboat Harbour.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 11, 2025
Longboat Harbour light competition delights viewers

Attendees who judged and voted upon this year's Lighting of the Docks entrants at Longboat Harbour loved the model train and other intricacies of this year's docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The current Manatee County Commission is represented by James Satcher, Amanda Ballard, Jason Bearden, Raymond Turner, George Kruse, Mike Rahn and Kevin Van Ostenbridge.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 8, 2023
Annoyance not enough to change look of Manatee County Commission in 2024

District-only voting, a lack of competition and deep pockets are factors that will make it tough on those vowing to oust current commissioners during the 2024 election year.

  • East County
  • News
Retired Booker High School educator Scott Keys has more time to pursue community theater and other venues since his 2021 retirement.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 19, 2023
Sarasota arts educator Scott Keys starts his second act

Keys is directing "Ruthless" at The Sarasota Players and "Parade" at Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Liz Barker, who served as part of the boundary advisory committee, has children who attend Lakeview and will be affected by new boundary change to Skye Ranch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 27, 2024
Rezoning to relocate 1,187 Sarasota students to Skye Ranch School

The school board unanimously approved a proposal that would rezone students from Ashton Elementary, Lakeview Elementary and Sarasota Middle to the new K-8 Skye Ranch School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Riverview High girls soccer sophomore Rachel Paule.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Paule

The Rams girls soccer sophomore had a hat trick and three assists in the team's 9-0 win over Manatee High on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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