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Myakka residents Elizabeth Arnold and Carol Felts are concerned about development encroaching on the area surrounding their homes.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 17, 2021
Time to push development east in Manatee County?

Manatee County Commissioners to decide urban boundary amendment

  • East County
  • News
Bald eagles often frequent the area in Lakewood Ranch aptly named White Eagle Boulevard. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 29, 2022
Florida aviary enthusiasts flock to photograph the nation's emblem

As anyone who has seen one of these beauties in person can attest, it’s hard to imagine a better symbol of strength and freedom than the bald eagle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Victoria Staszak and Ashlyn Meyers are grateful to Cameron Dakin Dairy for allowing them to show Josie at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 3, 2023
Local farms support Manatee County Fair participants from FFA, 4-H

Cameron Dakin Dairy and Bunyak Club Calves lead the way providing animals to show at the annual fair in Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 2, 2018
Rising seas, sea walls and perspective

It's better to address 50-year-old sea walls now rather than later.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Critter Corner

Davis, this 2-year-old, 15-pound rat terrier mix, will steal your heart!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2015
Congratulations to the October winners of our photo contest!

Kevin Geary, Barry Miller and Jennifer Miller have won the Observer's photo contest for October

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul A. Budick of Bradenton shows off his rare 1962 Corvette convertible, complete with its original golden grille.
  • By James Peter |
  • May 6, 2023
Corvette show dazzles on St. Armands Circle

Car enthusiasts displayed 174 Corvettes from a variety of eras on Saturday during the 25th annual Corvettes on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • October 17, 2019
Exercise is for more than just looking fit

The diminishing health effects of age work hard. Dia Wilson works harder.

  • Health
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 23, 2020
Father and son bond over basketball in Longboat Key

Tim and King Grant vacationed in Longboat Key. The father and son found Bayfront Park's basketball court to share their love of the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dayton Amey has had his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 since 1972.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Pony up for charity in Lakewood Ranch

Car show at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch raises money for charities.

  • East County
  • News
Several city representatives held a press conference on Thursday. (Photos by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 25, 2022
Sarasota pays tribute to MLB legend Buck O'Neil

The historic baseball player and MLB's first Black coach was recently honored with a mural and a key to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stevenson Tose’-Rigell
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 7, 2023
Former Booker student remembers Bush’s 9/11 visit

At 10 years old, Stevenson Tose’-Rigell stood on the school stage with President Bush at a turning point in U.S. history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adam Bradtmueller, a Sarasota High alum, ran a sub-4 minute mile on June 5 (3:57.91). Photo courtesy Xavier Daniels.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Spring college athletes get it done

A final look at our area's alumni now that the NCAA spring season is coming to a close.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Prior to the purchase of the bus in fall 2019, Lakewood Ranch Communities had been leasing buses to host the tours.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 20, 2020
Lay of the Land

Weekly bus tours of Lakewood Ranch offer riders a fun, comprehensive way to get to know the community.

  • LWR Life
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 26, 2020
Readers respond to "Liberty or enslavement" editorial

Letters to the editor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Public Art Committee has narrowed to three its choices for sculpture in the roundabout at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41. The concepts will be further developed before recommendations are presented to the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2023
Artists make final pitch for Fruitville Road roundabout sculpture

The Public Art Committee will decide on which sculpture design to recommend for City Commission approval on May 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.21.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Both Your Houses." Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 23, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Both Your Houses'

Maxwell Anderson's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1933 play, "Both Your Houses," is now in session at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
The Colony Beach & Tennis Association believes it can move forward with plans for redeveloping the historic resort — even without the approval of longtime owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2012
Association disputes Klauber's claims

In a Jan. 16 letter to Town Manager David Bullock, Colony Association attorney Donald E. Hemke argued that the association doesn't need the approval of the resort's longtime owner to proceed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 3, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts first-ever food drive

The donations will support four organizations in the Manasota area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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