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Cheri Christiansen and the Four Pillars team urge people to take care of their mental health while being safe. Photo courtesy Cheri Christiansen.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2020
Move — out of the way

Experts say it is important to safely exercise during the pandemic, especially older populations.

  • Health
Mike Mercurio has been coaching the Cougars for as an assistant for nine years. Now he'll be the varsity head coach. Photo courtesy Cardinal Mooney High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 26, 2021
Cougars baseball makes logical move with new head coach

The Cougars' new coach is a 34-year veteran of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lilian Peltz-Petow. Photo by Ashley Sherman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota tennis player wins ITF Super-Senior gold medal

She has been courting her passion for her whole life.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"So far, I think he’s done a wonderful job," Mayor Jim Brown said.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Town Manager: Bullock

Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock received a one-year contract for the position in October, but his role as town manager is likely to continue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bello Nick brings a combination of comedy and stunts to his act. Photo courtesy of Circus Arts Conservatory.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2022
Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park for live performances

Nine international circus acts will perform under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
A rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtle named Patti works her way to the Gulf of Mexico off Lido Beach on Aug. 30, 2017.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Mote sends Patti the sea turtle home

On Aug. 30, a rehabilitated subadult loggerhead sea turtle was released into the Gulf of Mexico off Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deputy Josh Sanders helps Sophia Castellanos try on a helmet at a recent open house at the headquarters of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
County departments seeking 116 new positions in fiscal year 2023

Flush with new property tax revenue, Sarasota County departments asked to create more than 100 new jobs needed to keep up with growth during County Commission budget heraings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 24, 2021
Good might come from bad

Vanessa Baugh’s handling of the pop-up vaccine clinic might just be what the Manatee County commissioners needed to get on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The School Board of Manatee County has unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Cynthia Saunders' contract for two years. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 17, 2020
School Board of Manatee County extends superintendent's contract

School District of Manatee County's superintendent Cynthia Saunders is under contract to serve another two years.

  • East County
  • News
The project team working on the Bahia Vista Apartments first shared plans for a residential complex in 2019, a concept that has continued to draw outspoken neighborhood opposition. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 26, 2021
Arlington Park apartment plan remains contentious

As a developer proposes 250 apartments for the corner of Tuttle Avenue and Bahia Vista Street, efforts to defend the scale of the project aren’t swaying neighboring opponents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 22, 2022
Students launch into catapult competition in Palmetto

Students must react to surprise materials provided to build the catapults.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fifth graders Kaitlyn Do, R.J. Griffis, Kinley Chupp and Micah French celebrate their first place win. They'll move on to compete against winners from seven other elementary schools in the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 4, 2023
Tara Elementary students harvest ideas at Fruits and Veggies Day

The elementary school in Bradenton showcases the ingenuity of fourth and fifth graders.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jo-Ann Yermak (center) is worried about providing childcare for her two children, Mikenna and Hayden, who are students at Braden River Elementary School, while she works full time and they start e-learning.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
E-learning poses child-care difficulties in Lakewood Ranch area

Challenges in childcare concern Lakewood Ranch parents during e-learning

  • East County
  • News
Abreham Mola and his incredible balance on the rolla bolla. (Photos: Harry Sayer)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 22, 2022
Circus redefines peak of human strength and dexterity

The Summer Circus Spectacular lives up to its billing with incredible feats of coordination, skill and power.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 27, 2010
DCA gives Comp Plan mixed ruling

Because the DCA ruled the town's Comp Plan is consistent and inconsistent, the town will appeal to an administrative law judge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Robert Eric Endres (Bob)

In Sarasota / Longboat Key, Florida December 4, 2020 at the age of 78 following a long illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department EMS liaison/public information officer Tina Adams wipes her desk Monday morning at the Longboat Key north fire station.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 10, 2020
Longboat takes precautions to protect against coronavirus

Organizations and citizens alike are exercising caution, but everyday life has otherwise continued as normal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boat captain Denise Kleiner said the $25 sunset tours at Jiggs Landing offer incredible sights.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2021
Jiggs Landing concession in Bradenton fights to survive pandemic

Did you know Jiggs Landing of Bradenton offers live music, food and beer along the waterside?

  • East County
  • News
Residents spoke against the proposed Taylor Ranch development due to its proximity to two racetracks at the Dec. 15 meeting.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2022
Housing development plans advance despite dissent from racing community

Commissioners have sent the proposal for the 4,500-home Taylor Ranch community to the state for review despite their proximity to motorsports tracks.

  • East County
  • News
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