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Cardinal Mooney sophomore Franklin Liriano hits a layup against ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2021
New Cardinal Mooney boys basketball coach guides team to hot start

The Cougars are 5-0 after a big win against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Antigua residents Nicole and Robert Hildreth are new to the area and are considering joining the congregation at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 24, 2023
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice hosts gala at Lakewood Ranch church

Boots and Bandanas is a hit at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jon Thaxton said there’s no quick fix for Sarasota’s affordability issues, but he’s hopeful officials will pursue a broad program of policies designed to encourage the production of workforce housing units.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

Sarasota has struggled to create an adequate supply of affordable housing. Can policy changes effectively address this issue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Moran has a background in finance as well as licenses in both insurance and real estate.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 9, 2019
Sarasota County commissioner named executive director of FPFA

Moran was formally voted into his new position at a June FPFA board meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bo Mortensen said it was an amazing feeling to detail an airplane that carried presidents of the United States. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Air Force One detail is plane perfection for Bradenton man

Bradenton's Bo Mortensen polishes presidential aircraft as part of the Air Force One Detailing Team.

  • East County
  • News
The Knights worked on a project Aug. 8 at the church. In the back row are Rick Kuebel, Mike Mahan and Vin Misciagna.  In the front row are Gordon Shellhaas, Paul Palmeri and Rich Macklin.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 12, 2020
Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts

Knights representing Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church of Lakewood Ranch hammer out volunteer efforts.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Our View: Surely the Villagers see reality

If Whitney Beach Plaza on north Longboat Key is ever to become a property befitting of Longboat Key, the following is the unavoidable reality and truth, which few Longboaters apparently wish to face.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Willie Charles Shaw

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob Rosinsky, right, called MacKenzie Scott's $10 million donation to Goodwill Manasota a gift that will help the nonprofit's services for job seekers in the region. Image courtesy Goodwill Manasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 18, 2020
Local United Way, Goodwill chapters receive $30 million from MacKenzie Scott

United Way Suncoast and Goodwill Manasota have called the philanthropic contributions a transformational gift that will bolster the services they provide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High track and field sophomore Savannah Adams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Savannah Adams

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore won the 800 meter run (2:31.44) March 3 at the 2023 Charlotte Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer's current annual salary is $198,400.80. He is due to receive a 2.5% salary increase.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 5, 2020
Town manager, attorney to receive raises

Town commissioners voted 6-0 to approve raises for Tom Harmer and Maggie Mooney.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner said there has been a significant increase in interest for voting by mail in this year's election.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
Sarasota’s primary elections: What you need to know

Between the effects of COVID-19 and a switch to new election formats in the city and county, the Aug. 18 primary will be a new experience for voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is dropped off during a procession to honor him before the Rosedale Golf Classic.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 7, 2023
Rosedale golf tournament helps buy homes for severely injured veterans

Career soldier Christopher Blauvelt is the latest to benefit from an adaptive home through Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Keys prepare for Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week

Saveral restaurants on Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key will participate in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week June 1 to 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Each scanner costs $286 and will be at the top of the steps as the students board the bus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2019
School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • April 14, 2022
Midwives and Hospitals: Get the Best of Both

Did you know that midwives work within the hospital setting too?

  • Health
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A marine debris worker reaches beneath a bush to pluck a dead fish from the shore of Bayfront Park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2023
City park red tide cleanup underway; Lido, Siesta beaches still waiting

Sarasota County has determined that beaches haven't reached special dead fish cleanup threshold.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Beach, ranked one of the top beaches in the nation, attracts many tourists from across the country
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 3, 2019
Sarasota's tourism tax collections slow to recover after red tide outbreak

Red tide has proved a longstanding, all-encompassing problem for Sarasota County. How has it affected one of the county's primary streams of revenue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes this budget cycle commissioners will prioritize extending Lena Road so it connects between state roads 70 and 64 .
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Commissioners form a $7 million shopping list in Manatee County

Failed Homestead Exemption increase leads to $7 million in unexpected funds for county.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner 11.9

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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