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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 18, 2022
Museum exhibit expands horizons in 'Picturing Science'

Have you ever peered inside a meteorite? The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is showing visitors how science and technology have lent researchers new insight into the natural world.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Commissioner Vanessa Baugh did not commit any crimes in relation to a pop-up vaccination event in February at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Lido Key Vacations, which operates large vacation rentals such as this one on Lido Key, has communicated with the city a desire to avoid extensive rules for registering its properties. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2021
City considers new rules for vacation rentals

Residents on the barrier islands are encouraging officials to move forward with regulations aimed at large rental properties in their neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
Sports writer welcomes baby boy

East County Observer Associate Editor and Lakewood Ranch resident Jen Blanco and her husband, Brian, welcomed their son, Brendan Jacob Blanco, at 1:35 p.m., Aug. 8, 2010, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 1994 Cardinal Mooney softball state championship team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney to induct athletes into hall of fame; Ward's double-double propels ODA to win; and more local sports news.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alain Kalisa is an offensive spark for Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota high school playoff preview

A look at the winter sports teams still alive.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Users can book small performances or full orchestra concerts via a smartphone app.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: No music hall? No problem.

The Sarasota Orchestra is ditching its plans for a new venue in favor of an on-demand model built around outdoor performances.

  • April Fools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 1, 2009
Sarasota's FCAT scores improve

All grade levels tested achieve higher writing scores over last year's results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2009
State releases FCAT writing results

Manatee County Public Schools students show mostly gains in writing, according to the 2009 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Writing Plus results.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.07.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
Amanda Simon's fourth-grade class transforms into Pine View Post Office

This year, the school's fourth-grade classrooms were transformed into working post offices, where students delivered more than 12,000 valentines to each other.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The painting by Yulner Diaz will be auctioned off at the May 20 performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 11, 2022
UnidosNow underlines its mission in 10th anniversary event

The nonprofit empowering the Sarasota and Manatee Latino population is celebrating its belated 10th anniversary with an event that aims to celebrate the union of culture and tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center celebrates $28.5 million expansion

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center addition includes more operating rooms, improved MRI system and more.

  • East County
  • News
 Built in 2008, the home attorney  506 Venice Lane on Siesta Key  has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,336 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2022
Siesta Key property sells for $4.88 million

A Siesta Key property on Venice Lane topped this week's sales at $4.88 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Accessory dwelling units such as this Laurel Park residence are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the commission is following expert recommendations to permit them citywide.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Commission backs accessory dwellings citywide

Despite some resident concerns, officials are optimistic allowing small secondary residences on single-family properties will help address an affordable housing shortage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Apricot Lane opened on June 3. The store offers a variety of women's clothing for all ages.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Business Boom: Meet the seven new businesses located on St. Armands Circle

Since 2016 began, seven new doors have opened bringing more variety to the Circle.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tree-trunk travel delays

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jack Daly
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 10, 2018
Incumbents Daly and Spoll want another term

Incumbents ready for another two years

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Chamber greets new member after hours

Cabinetree recently joined the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and hosted 'After Hours' on Oct. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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