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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 7, 2022
New deputy chief of emergency management joins Manatee County

Jodie Setnor Fiske brings a history of emergency responses to major incidents.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Jonathan Leatt finished third overall (17:28.29) at the 2023 Pasco Invitational, held Sept. 2 at Withlacoochee River Park in Dade City.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jonathan Leatt

The Lakewood Ranch boys cross country runner finished third overall (17:28.29) at the 2023 Pasco Invitational on Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Valerie LeBlanc stars in KT Curran's "Bridge to the Other Side," a feature about first responders that won the Local Audience Award at the 25th Sarasota Film Festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota director builds a bridge of empathy with new film

KT Curran's film shines a light on "compassion fatigue" among first responders.

  • Arts + Culture
Andrew and Luz Hereth celebrated 15 years of marriage at the 2022 Valentine’s Day vow renewal on Siesta Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2023
The best things to do this spring on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in February, March and April.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ticket sales for the Orioles spring training season opened Saturday.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 28, 2019
Orioles spring training tickets now on sale

Sarasota County residents stood in line for hours in order to secure seats to their desired games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fire and Police department of Longboat Key mingle over ice cream provided by the Longboat Key Rotary Club on July 25.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 28, 2023
Longboat Key first responders enjoy ice cream provided by Rotary Club

The Rotary Club arranged for an ice cream truck to deliver frozen treats to the police and fire departments to celebrate their hard work around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A pile of vegetative debris left behind by Hurricane Ian awaits processing into mulch at the delivery site off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Sarasota. (Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 23, 2022
Planning, vigilance enable massive hurricane debris cleanup operations

Plant debris cleanup operations brought workers and equipment from across the country to Sarasota on a moment's notice. Disaster-stricken areas have a former congressman from Vermont to thank for it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Board member Tom Edwards and Superintendent Terry Connor talk with Bryson Day, a Venice High School junior who was student representative at the Aug. 15, 2023, meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota School Board votes to suspend strategic plan

Board members emphasized a need for clarity and a "refocus on academics" in the strategic plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
"Lights in Bloom" at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a Sarasota holiday tradition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Dec. 22-28

The holiday season means that Sarasota will have more than its fair share of celebrations and cheerful performances including comedy, theater, dance and the circus.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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All Manatee County School District staff will see pay raises this year except senior management.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 24, 2013
School district gives more pay raises

Not long after giving state-funded raises to teachers and internally funded raises to municipal employees and paraprofessionals, the Manatee County School Board approved a 2 percent pay increase for remaining staff members.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 29, 2022
Longboat Key Garden Club hosts Arbor Day picnic

The club took the time to honor their scholarship and grant recipients from the past year.

  • Longboat Key
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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Our View: A contrast in character

Americans should be outraged and hounding Barack Obama relentlessly for his indifferent, disgraceful disdain for the four Americans who died in Benghazi, Libya.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In “Great Balls of Fire,” Jason Cohen captures a host of musical moments in Jerry Lee Lewis’ career.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 22, 2021
'Great Balls of Fire' captures Lewis' incendiary style

Florida Studio Theatre performance showcases rock 'n' roll pioneer's legendary career.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Sarasota National 10-11-12 All-Star baseball team is headed to the state tournament. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2021
Sarasota National Little League All-Stars head to state tournament

The well-rounded team has overcome a loss and scheduling challenges to reach this point.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Braden River Soccer Club's 2008 Boys Premier Team will play in the ECNL Regional League Finals in Norco, California.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2023
Braden River Soccer Club heads to California tournament

The Rage will play in the Elite Club National League's Regional League Finals on July 14-17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lisa Fulk of Sunshine Canning sells goods at The Market at Lakewood Ranch. The Market will return in November. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2020
The Market at Lakewood Ranch will open in November

About 40 vendors will be selling goods at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's parking lot.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.21.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Sept. 26-30.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 10.12.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports from Sept. 26-Sept. 30

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Police handcuff 36-year-old Darryl Williams in a store parking lot in Sarasota. He was charged with four felonies.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 23, 2023
Officer bitten in scuffle leading to Sarasota man's arrest

Police say that another officer was spit on as officers worked to detain the suspect on a felony charge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota is among those closed for a staff development day on Friday.
  • By Observer staff |
  • December 9, 2022
Sarasota County libraries closed Friday

Facilities will reopen countywide on Saturday following a staff development day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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