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Every third grade teacher has made their new classroom their own. Joanne Sollazzo decorated hers with a cow theme. The teachers were able to move into the new addition over winter break.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 27, 2021
Teachers thrilled with Gene Witt addition

Eight classroom addition increases teaching opportunities at Gene Witt Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
Alana Kutt, 13, won the  U.S. Kids Golf 2019 Gulf Coast State Invitational's Girls 12-14 division, shooting 153 over 36 holes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 5, 2019
Local youth golfer adds another title to her resume

Palm Aire's Alana Kutt has been golfing against older kids — and learning from them.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Public Works employee Ronny Seleska demonstrates how to use one of Manatee County's new sandbagging machines.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Manatee County has hurricane preparation in the bag

County purchases five new sandbagging machines to help with emergency efforts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2022
Deputies investigating North Sarasota County shooting

A 31-year-old was found in a vehicle with several bullet wounds.

  • Sarasota
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Matt Manning.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Matt Manning

The Braden River senior talks football memories and pizza toppings.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 3, 2022
Sidney Katz

Sidney Katz was born in a cold-water tenement flat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on May 27, 1917.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By RBB Communications |
  • May 18, 2023
Strengthening the energy grid in Sarasota: FPL details local efforts to improve storm resiliency, overall service reliability

In 2023, FPL plans to make a number of upgrades in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Myakka City's Station 11 will be torn down once a new station is built on the same lot. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 13, 2022
New fire station construction in Myakka City delayed

A tight budget leads East Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners to slow down construction on the station.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2012
School Board shifts security head

The School Board of Sarasota County yesterday voted to shift drastically the responsibilities of the school district's head of safety and security.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City Commission candidate Martin Hyde
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Martin Hyde

At-large candidate Martin Hyde shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pete Cumming has served as Longboat Key’s police chief since 2012. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Cumming explains 2014 police stats

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming offers insight about the types of incidents that were up and down in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aileen Bermudez receives the first COVID-19 vaccination at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2021
Officials hope 2021 brings end to pandemic

After a year dominated by the effects of COVID-19, there’s hope relief is on the way — but challenges associated with the coronavirus remain.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Port Dolphin sand deal signed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 10, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
SPARCC Executive Director Olivia Thomas steps down after seven years as the leader for the nonprofit agency. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 13, 2014
Executive director steps down from SPARCC

Olivia Thomas leaves a legacy of compassion helping victims of domestic violence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mariela Shaker has recently performed and spoken at the White House, Pentagon, United Nations, Arab American Institute and more. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
Violinist Mariela Shaker to share survivor's song at Church of the Redeemer

Syrian refugee Mariela Shaker uses her violin to spread awareness and a message of respect.

  • Arts + Culture
Jamier Jones announced June 17 that he will be transferring to IMG Academy from Riverview High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
3 things Sarasota sports fans need to know this week

Notes on some college athletes you should drive to see, a big-time high schooler making a big-time move and a baseball alum finding success in an unlikely place.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jason Berzowski and Tim Haas of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue serve up their award-winning firehouse chili.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 5, 2022
Same recipe, new venue for Longboat Kiwanis' Lawn Party

The annual event moved off the island for the first time and made its City Island debut.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Janet Williams, Bunni Roberts, Tina Backhus, Marcy Davidson, Linda Haluska and Mary Searing are all teachers who have been at Tara Elementary School since it opened 23 years ago.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 16, 2015
Marcy Davidson retires from Tara Elementary School

Davidson's colleagues threw her a party to celebrate her 23 years at Tara.

  • East County
  • Schools
Windsong Acres resident Howard Duff says traffic on Upper Manatee River Road is congested. The roadway configuration at the entrance to his neighborhood at 10th Avenue East makes it hard for residents to get in or out. File photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
Priority shifts to Manatee County road projects

Road construction is a 'necessity' for Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
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