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Previous red tide effects washed these fish on to shore. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 9, 2018
Red tide organism count elevated in Southwest Florida

Mote Marine Laboratory and other wildlife agencies continue to monitor the levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 19, 2018
Voting numbers pile up in advance of Election Day in Sarasota, Manatee

Voters in two counties will see a school tax issue on their ballots, while Longboat Key voters will decide on a lot more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cary Campagna said removing this tree could cost him up to $5,800.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 22, 2018
Six seek tree bounties for invasive Australians

Six applicants have requests the town reimburse them for a total of 11 trees, part of Longboat Key's program to ride the island of Australian Pines

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Funding for the Atlanta Braves training complex is almost secure — as soon as the local governing bodies vote on the agreement for $20 million with the state.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 1, 2017
State grants $20 million for Braves training complex

Construction expected to begin after final round of approvals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 60,000 sandbags were distributed by Manatee County on Wednesday.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 7, 2017
Manatee County issues voluntary evacuation

Those in low-lying areas and mobile homes urged to seek shelter.

  • East County
  • News
Panther Ridge residents have put up signs opposing the helistop proposal. Archive photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2016
Helistop issue takes off again

County commission to consider whether to allow helicopter landings at The Concession.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Cops Corner 6.16.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 26, 2017
Amore bids Longboat Key farewell

Loyal customers dined at the popular Longboat Key restaurant for the final time on May 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A former student of ODA's lower school in Siesta Key, Rosen Hill is now a concert soloist who has appeared in a range of Broadway shows.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2016
Rosena Hill performs at ODA

A former student of the Out-of-Door Academy, the concert soloist performed for high schoolers at the East County campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 2, 2017
Performer shares cancer journey, hope at JFCS

Sarasolo Festival participant Valerie David shared her cancer journey during a special performance at Jewish Family and Children’s Service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 9, 2016
PINC Conference visits Sarasota

The Sarasota Opera House hosted the 3rd annual PINC Conference.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Diana Greene and other district officials and educators plan to conduct a community-wide survey, which they hope to distribute by September.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 9, 2015
Manatee County School District hopes for community feedback

The Manatee County School District plans to discuss next steps for a community-wide survey on the Manatee County School Board and district performance

  • East County
  • News
The Manatee County School Board meets at 5:45 p.m. tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 11, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses partnership with Pinnacle Academy

Manatee County School Board discusses partnership with Pinnacle Academy

  • East County
  • News
Are you concerned about the healthiness of your child's lunches served at school? The Manatee County School District is taking a closer look at its nutrition policy tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 25, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses nutrition

At its Aug. 25 meeting, Manatee County School Board members will vet ideas on amending the Manatee County School District's nutrition policy.

  • East County
  • News
Raymond Thomas
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2015
Pirates and Thunder notch Week 3 victories

Braden River remains unbeaten while ODA notches first win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A proposal from private developer would replace the Lido Beach concession stand with a larger restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
Lido survey shows opposition to pool and pavilion plans

The city is seeking a private vendor to enhance and operate the Lido pool and pavilion, but a survey indicates significant resident opposition to major changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Montana and Irwin Taplinger
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 27, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 04.28.16

Birthday parties, baby sprinkles and more...

  • Black Tie
Gullett Principal Dr. Shirin Gibson catches up on some emails with her protege, Sunny Dwizinski.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2015
Your Town

Gullett Elementary fifth-grader plays principal; Nolan Middle principal puckers up to livestock

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 27, 2015
Napiers receive sentencing in animal cruelty case

Thirteen months after their East County animal rescue was raided, Alan and Sheree Napier will both see the inside of a cell

  • East County
  • News
Ken and Kathy Richmond took their Sarasota Observer along to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia.
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • April 29, 2015
"It's Read Everywhere" contest marks start of incredible journey

Attention, globe trotters: You have five months left to submit your photos for the 2015 ‘It’s Read Everywhere’ contest.

  • East County
  • News
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