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Commissioners Reggie Bellamy, County Administrator Scott Hopes and Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge listen to Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's comments. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 24, 2022
Manatee County declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Ian

The County Commission rapidly chose to convene for an emergency vote Saturday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
Voters will be able to choose from six candidates for school board seats Aug. 23 (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2022
Sarasota County School Board candidates hope to keep focus on education

The candidates say they plan to gain parent trust and decrease political discussion among the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
A man riding his bicycle on the Legacy Trail.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 1, 2022
Legacy Trail's Segment 3 to open Wednesday after ribbon-cutting event

A ribbon-cutting will be held on Thursday at Payne Park to announce the opening of Legacy Trail's newest extension, which will stretch from Bahia Vista Street to Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High student Kathleen Cravens just returned from an internship sponsored by NASA. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student finds the perfect space for her astronomic career goals

"I like the whole concept of exploration. It's humanity pushing its limits. It the curiosity. There is going to be another space race. But it's going to be Mars."

  • East County
  • Opinion
A bird blind/observation platform is among the amenities proposed in concept drawings.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 20, 2022
Conservation concepts roll out for Sarasota County-owned Quads land

Proposal calls for creation of a woodland habitat with the goal of fostering biodiversity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents on Hyde Park Street want cars to slow down.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
Hyde Park residents seek to slow traffic

A street in South Poinsettia Park located next to Southside Village wants to stop cars and trucks from cutting through the residential area, but solving the problem won't be easy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yvonne Trobe and Michael Gracco go at it full tilt during a rehearsal. Even at this stage, they will frequently, stop, review and walk through the movements.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 19, 2020
Preparing swordplay was hard work for 'Romeo and Juliet' cast

Making fight scenes that are realistic and safe takes weeks of planning and rehearsal

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 24, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: A surprise Valentine's guest

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A saltwater lagoon is central to the property.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 7, 2020
Buyers claim more than half of St. Regis condos

Deposits taken on 39 of the planned 69 units at Longboat Key project, developer says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Our View: actions speak louder

We never believed Gov. Scott supported Medicaid expansion. He did little to push it through.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Uptown Boys will sing you a song, but don't call them The Piano Men. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 2, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 4-10

There's a new exhibit at Selby Gardens taking center stage in Sarasota, and there are also interesting drama and theater options on tap this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
East Manatee Fire Rescue's Lt. Eric Hoying and Battalion Chief Kyle Taylor are excited the new tanker trucks will improve response times and help guarantee tankers are available during emergencies.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 5, 2019
East Manatee Fire Rescue pumps up the volume

Lakewood Ranch area fire district adds two new tankers to its fleet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 22, 2021
Why should voting be easy?

The easier it is to vote, the less it is valued.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Town wants community input on island vision

A consultant will hold community meetings to gauge where the town is headed in the future and if its codes support that way of thinking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jordan Leonard performs in "Dance Makers."
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • January 25, 2023
'Dance Makers' reclaims power for underrepresented groups

SCD’s annual choreographer showcase features a world of movement and cultural perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
Joyce Peralta, Arthur Wasserman and Marc Schreiber hold signs along Tamiami Trail on Nov. 30 in protest of Asplen's potential termination.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota School Board moves forward with Asplen termination talks

Board members voted 4-1 to continue with negotiations for Superintendent Brennan Asplen's resignation.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Rick Piccolo and Lynn Larson
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Kiwanis Club returns to in-person meetings

The club didn't meet virtually during the pandemic, but now they're venturing out while taking precautions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 7, 2012
VIDEO: ABOUT LAST NIGHT...

Black Tie spends the day getting wined and dined at Wine, Women & Shoes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 18, 2022
Claws for a Cause was for the birds this month

Neighbors lined up for boxed lobster lunches from The Maine Line food truck, a local favorite.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
GreyHawk Landing's Walter and Carol Wulczak get sworn in to the county's land-use meeting Feb. 20.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2020
Manatee County postpones decision on Cox Chevrolet site in Bradenton

Commissioners grant continuance for Cox Chevrolet site in greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
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