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Kinley McCaw, a sixth grader at Dr. Mona Jain Middle School, studies the phenotype of fruit flies to see the dominant and recessive genes. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 23, 2022
East Bradenton students qualify for state Science and Engineering Fair

Mona Jain, Nolan and Braden River middle school students create experiments that lead to the state fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
STOP took action after it discovered the city did not alert residents when developers filed site plans for certain large downtown projects, including 624 Palm, left.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
City revises development notice policy

Despite some confusion, new procedures will be tailored to alert downtown residents about large projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Cops Corner 12.7.2015

Crimes from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 25, 2010
Club to seek code changes at commission meeting

Key Club and Resort Attorney John Patterson will ask the Town Commission to consider directing its planning board to make code changes that affect the Islandside project Monday, March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 25, 2018
Public records: Preserve our right to know

Florida has among some of the most open records laws in the country. It’s up to all of us to make sure it stays that way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Central Park's Dasha Schultz is raising money to support refugees in her home country of Ukraine. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman raises money for her home country of Ukraine

The war in her homeland of Ukraine inspires Central Park's Dasha Schultz to support those affected.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo One of the six catalyst areas the city's Urban Design Studio selected will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Longboaters: Be wary of telephone scams

Longboat Key Police Department warns that a floundering economy has spurred several telephone scams that have hit Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Youthful Aging Home Care |
  • October 6, 2022
What's the Advantage of the Progressive Model of Home Health Care?

What's the Advantage of the Progressive Model of Home Health Care?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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File photo One of the six catalyst areas selected by the city's Urban Design Studio will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River High's Rebecca Austerman, Prine Elementary's Scott Flynn, Lakewood Ranch High's Mike Staker and Jeannie Galindo and Superintendent Cynthia Saunders care for evacuees at Braden River High School. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 3, 2022
Manatee residents grateful for shelters during Hurricane Ian

More than 5,200 people evacuated to 17 shelters in Manatee County, including Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 23, 2010
Decorate a bra for a cause

Foxy Lady Siesta Key is raising awareness for breast-cancer by hosting a bra-decorating contest. For $20, Sarasota businesses and individuals can get creative and design the bra of their choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office cordoned off the courthouse building as authorities investigated the bomb threat this afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2019
Downtown Sarasota courthouse evacuated after bomb threat

The Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center was evacuated around 12:30 p.m. as authorities investigated the threat, but individuals are now returning to the building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2023-24
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2023
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2023-24

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2023-24 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A streetlight is pictured in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 8, 2021
Longboat Key sticking with approved streetlights despite resident criticisms

Part of Longboat Key's undergrounding project calls for the installation of new streetlights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida Senate District 23: Robert Kaplan

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A common sight at City Hall: residents in color-coded shirts signifying their support for or opposition to a proposed development. City officials want to find a way to limit the number of drawn-out, contentious development fights.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
Following Bath & Racquet Club vote, officials mull policy changes

The rejection of a contentious residential project after two years of planning has raised concerns about how the city handles development proposals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Prices for sand for the town's beach projects are coming in lower than anticipated.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Projections show cheaper sand for beach projects

Estimates show a cost of $37,094,730 for 1,023,000 cubic yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill performs on the cornet in preparation for American Fanfare that was held July 4 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble ends long pandemic layoff

American Fanfare at the Sarasota Opera House was the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble first performance since the pandemic began.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A history of the club served as a placemat for attendees.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 16, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key celebrates 50 years

The club held a brunch at the Lazy Lobster to raise funds for their efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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