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Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, Suzanne Atwell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to runoff

Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman all qualify for a runoff election. The runoff election will be held Tuesday, May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 4, 2020
Smoke, no fire, discovered at Longboat resort following alarm

No injuries and little damage reported in 11:45 a.m. incident on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 1, 2020
Fantastic financiers

The Town of Longboat Key's finance department outdid themselves again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota school district asking for student technology needs in case of closure

District officials are collecting information who may need a laptop or hotspot in the event of a coronavirus-related closure.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has tested more than 840 individuals for COVID-19. Photo by Harry Sayer.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2020
Two COVID-19 patients die at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Seven people who tested positive for the disease have died at the facility, and 32 patients remain hospitalized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The results of the survey could inform the future decisions of city officials.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 4, 2019
City launches community survey

The city of Sarasota is asking residents and visitors to share their thoughts on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2017
Manatee commission workshops tackle health care, flooding

Two sets of workshops will be held Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 30, 2016
Lone Longboat Key voting machine crashes

Elections clerk unruffled awaiting working replacement

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton man dies in three-car accident.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2017
Bradenton man dies in S.R. 64 crash

Three cars involved in crash at S.R 64 and Rye Road.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the item.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2015
Manatee County accepts BP oil spill dollars

Manatee County should receive $1.44 million this fall from BP, in relation to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino started at her position at the beginning of 2013.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 27, 2013
Police operation nabs 39 offenders

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 39 suspected drug dealers as part of Operation Cracked Sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School District is slated to pay on a $21,636 lawsuit at its meeting Sept. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 22, 2014
Manatee County School District set to pay on public records violation

After failing to comply with public records request by Michael Barfield, the Manatee County School District is slated to pay Barfield $21,000 at the School Board's meeting at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 23.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
BRHS plans to change its mascot

APRIL FOOLS' - Braden River High School may change its mascot to a wolf in light of the success of its student and 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to be early voting location

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to be early voting location

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 21, 2014
Sam Woolf makes 'American Idol' Top 13

The nation voted Braden River High School student Sam Woolf into the Top 13 of 'American Idol' Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Hiser, the new executive director at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, has been around horses his whole life. He looks forward to taking on his new role.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2023
Riding therapy nonprofit welcomes new executive director

Mark Hiser wants to use his experience of working with "misfit horses" to expand the programming at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Business
Dr. Robert McCann has lived in River Club for 18 years and is running to represent District 5 on the Manatee County commission.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 16, 2024
Will performing as a commissioner be Robert McCann's next talent?

The doctor, lawyer, Navy veteran, pilot and scuba diver is ready for a new adventure in politics.

  • East County
  • News
What we do matters
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • July 27, 2023
What we do matters

While some say artificial intelligence poses threats to the media, Florida newspapers remain strong with local journalism reporting human experiences and connections — something AI will never do as we do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene says construction will relieve overcrowding at East County schools.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 12, 2017
Manatee County School district plans construction to accommodate growth

School district gives details regarding future plans for Manatee County's new elementary, middle and high school.

  • East County
  • News
The holidays are alive in many Lakewood Ranch venues, including Waterside Place.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2023
A complete itinerary to keep you and your guests happy this season

Want to be the host with the most? Fill your guests with holiday cheer with this short list of Lakewood Ranch experiences.

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