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  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat Library welcomes back volunteers

The volunteers enjoyed a buffet-style lunch and ice-breaker game.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Proposed improvements include an expansion to the Braden River Library.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2016
Can commissioners sell the sales tax?

Officials schedule workshops to teach rationale behind the sales tax.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Good Life Healing Center |
  • September 9, 2021
We All Want to Live the Good Life

Feel Like Yourself Again.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2010
Man missing off Longboat Key

The U.S. Coast Guard is handling a search for a man who fell off a commercial fishing boat 10 miles off Longboat Key's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, Winston Ritchey, enjoy the obstacle courses at TreeUmph! File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Oh the places you can go in Lakewood Ranch

Give yourself a spring break by staying in East County

  • East County
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan nominates Brett Brustad, a Braden River High School senior in JROTC, to either the U.S. Air Force Academy or U.S. Naval Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 13, 2022
Braden River High senior nominated to military academies by Rep. Vern Buchanan

Rep. Vern Buchanan nominates a Braden River High senior to the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 5, 2012
County hires CSDC Systems, pays settlement for copyright infringement

Sarasota County commissioners approved a $200,000 legal settlement, and a $2.6 million contract with a tech firm for an IT upgrade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlize Theron, left, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star in "Bombshell."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 22, 2019
'Bombshell' hits target with emotional impact

Theron, Kidman, Robbie give powerful performances in depiction of Fox News scandal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Lakewood Ranch's Jacob and Grace Lopez will be part of the inaugural class at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2022
Families excited about new opportunities at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

The K-12 charter school, which opens in August, already has a waitlist for every grade it offers.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tranda Pestrak builds a sandcastle with her  kids Levi, 4, and Selah, 2, the day after Thanksgiving.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 5, 2019
Buying the beach instead

For some the day after Thanksgiving means sales, but for others it means sun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Following a denied plan for expansion, it's unclear what the future holds for the Woman's Exchange on Orange Avenue.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2016
Woman’s Exchange plans remain in limbo

After the city rejected plans for expansion, the consignment shop is still weighing its legal options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Registered Nurse Debbie Bottiger prepares a COVID-19 vaccine for a School District of Manatee County employee. The district has worked with community partners to provide more than 5,000 vaccines to its more than 6,000 employees.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2021
Vaccines a relief for Manatee County educators

The School District of Manatee County works with community partners to get its employees vaccinated.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Infanti, who manages Oaktree Development, hopes the final development will be beneficial to all. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Development raises questions about attainable housing standards

In the pursuit of more affordable housing, the city is revisiting its existing attainable housing regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The sound of silence . . . please

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 18, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Loud guy in a truck

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2012
Full Story: Rajewski raises $800 in December for race

The Bayou at Bay Isles resident got an early fundraising start in his quest for the District 3 commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.28.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 16, 2022
St. Armands revved up for Lotus Cars on the Circle

Lotus and British car owners arrived in style for a car show July 16 in St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 21, 2019
Preschool students give thanks through song

First Presbyterian Preschool held its annual Thanksgiving pageant on Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 26, 2021
Firehouse Subs grant provides Longboat Key extrication equipment

Municipal Emergency Services trained Longboat Key Fire Rescue personnel how to use the new equipment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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