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The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County said it was not certain why it did not receive an additional supply of the vaccine or whether the state would supply more doses next week. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 11, 2021
Sarasota health department out of COVID-19 vaccines

Although local officials did not expect to receive additional vaccines this week, the state said it is shipping more doses to Sarasota and Manatee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking on Broadway Street remains a contentious issue in Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 19, 2020
Zunz pushes for resident-only Village parking

Residents say the time has come to make a decision on their neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High School's Gabriel Cortez strikes a pose while performing a song from "Chicago."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 11, 2022
East Bradenton students return to the stage for theater performances

After two years of not having in-person performances, Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school students are thrilled to perform live.

  • East County
  • Schools
Outlined in yellow is the new proposed boundary for the Northwest Sector Development of Regional Impact. Courtesy map.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 10, 2020
Lakewood Ranch asks to grow

Developer proposes addition of 114 acres within existing DRI.

  • East County
  • News
The Woman'   s Exchange has not made a decision about its plans for the future.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Future of Woman’s Exchange remains unclear

The city made zoning changes to accommodate the expansion of the consignment shop, but the Woman’s Exchange still may not stay in its Orange Avenue home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although some major organizers said they won’t be postponing their events, Sarasota County is canceling anything anticipated to draw an audience larger than 250 people.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota County cancels large events, citing COVID-19 concerns

The announcement followed a recommendation from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today discouraging mass gatherings statewide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 1, 2021
Temple Beth Israel members come together for brunch

The theme was "Happy days are here again" as members gathered together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fireworks set off near colonies of nesting shorebirds can scare the parents into leaving their nests—with dire consequences for their chicks.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 25, 2021
Bird of the week: Watch out for skimmers as holiday weekend approaches

Beach party animals must take heed of the creatures that got there first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The name “merganser” is a combination of the Latin words “mergus” (diver) and “anser” (goose). (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 23, 2021
Bird of the week: Hooded merganser

Winter visitors to Florida are found frequently in wooded lakes or ponds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 1, 2019
Siesta Key spreads holiday cheer through annual parade

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual holiday parade Nov. 30.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 23, 2013
Manatee Superintendent keeps parents informed of budget message

After announcing the elimination of more than 250 jobs for next year, Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills directs principals to make the district's financial recovery plan available to parents.

  • East County
  • News
One source of the controversy: on Bayview Drive on the north side of Longboat Key. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Our View: Boat-trailer trash; or is it?

Knowing the history of restrictive zoning on Longboat Key, it's quite remarkable that now, in 2013, 58 years after the town's incorporation, there is not a law on Longboat Key's books banning the parking of boats in residential yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ellen Jaffe Jones.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Ellen Jaffe Jones

The 69-year-old runner took third place in her division of the women's 800 meter run at the 2022 National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • January 13, 2022
As You Make Your Resolution This Year, We are Making One, Too

The best way for us to achieve these resolutions as an organization, and as a community, is together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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City Manager Marlon Brown spoke to Observer Media Group's Newsies on Thursday on the Observer's newsroom.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 17, 2022
Sarasota city manager drops in on the Newsies

Marlon Brown shares an insider's view of how local government operates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzy Brenner and her organization's new sign on Bay Isles Road.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 17, 2019
Longboat's Paradise Center moves to new home

Office and most activities move up the block on Bay Isles Road for now, but more remodeling is still in store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hiring is underway at the Shore in Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
Shore begins hiring, aims to add parking

Owner says hiring could be done in June and restaurant could open by end of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with CasAntica owner Peter Migliaccio.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 14, 2013
Feb. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Love Story Contest; Longboat Key love stories; Voice of Love: Bob Amer; Hermitage Artist Retreat: Ginna Hoben

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Climb for cancer

Four students from Nolan Middle School will fight cancer while swinging from the trees this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 19, 2019
Cancelled trial dates open door for next stage of Colony case

April 2020 trial to decide the method of sale of the properties is still on the books.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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