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Howie and Harry won't be available for adoption for a few more weeks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2016
East County resident’s love of dogs fosters a novel idea

A Summerfield author has written a guide to fostering pooches.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells and Capt. Robert Mealy say keeping up with growth in the East County area is challenge for the sheriff'  s office.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Manatee Sheriff seeks proactive patrol

Manatee County sheriff weighs in on growth.

  • East County
  • News
Vanessa Bennington dove into the paleo diet, and found she could refine it to suit her tastes.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
A journey of learning leads to paleo

When it comes to living a paleo lifestyle, sometimes it's important to be willing to pivot.

  • Health
Cameron Blanco, 15 months, thoroughly enjoyed his first gymnastics class.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

At 15 months, my son, Cameron, already has learned the art of the balance beam.

  • East County
  • Sports
Skip  Dyrda painted the security bollards in the form of a globe.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 23, 2021
Sarasota residents' good deeds land them on The Nice List

Charitable acts around the holidays worth mentioning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Archaeologist collect data at the site of a well-preserved 7,200-year-old Native American burial site about 250 yards off Manasota Key in Sarasota County.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 12, 2024
Sarasota County protects centuries-old Native American burial site

The location of the 7,200-year-old burial site off Manasota Key is off-limits to divers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: An on again, off again problem

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lt. Col. James Doolittle, left foreground, and Navy Capt. Marc A. Mitscher, skipper of the USS Hornet, gathered the 79 other Raiders for a group photo prior to launching the Raid over Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Courtesy photo
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 10, 2016
A tribute to veterans

Take a break from the elections. Take in a good story of old-fashioned American patriotism and heroism to remind you of the America you love. On Friday, thank a vet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Andy Sandberg is artistic director and CEO of Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2025
Beachside artist retreat offers to buy property from Sarasota County

Ten months after Hurricane Milton, Hermitage Artist Retreat awaits Sarasota County to repair several buildings; makes bid to purchase the county-owned property and complete restoration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota's mask mandate takes full effect Monday morning

Measure would send students home for non-compliance with rule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops Corner

Police pulled over a man driving a four-door, silver Jeep. The man was driving in and out of his lane, and police issued him a ticket for driving with a suspended driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 15, 2009
Town Commission meets for regular workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission met Thursday, Oct. 15, for a regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Matt Ambrosino

The Observer spotlights Manatee East Little League pitcher Matt Ambrosino.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 11, 2010
Google searches for test community

A program from the global Web company seeks a community in which to test a consumer Internet service that would be up to 100 times faster than existing services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dominic Comperatore and Maren Bush. Photo courtesy of FST.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 1, 2012
Theater Review: 'Talley's Folly'

Lanford Wilson described his play, "Talley's Folly," as being about "two lame ducks that find a wholeness, rare in human relationships."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
News Briefs

Cellular tower materials submitted to PZ&B; Town's early voting begins Saturday; Anonymous donor helps a good claws;Code Enforcement meeting canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
News Briefs

American Red Cross thanks volunteers; Trunk show benefits FELTS; East County youth, singer partner for event

  • East County
  • News
Moore's co-owner Alan Moore; not pictured: co-owners Robert Hicks and Paul Moore
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant and Marina celebrates 45 years; Cannons Marina receives its 14th Admiral's Circle Award; AMI Outfitters opens on Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.24.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.2.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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