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Law enforcement personnel from at least four agencies are blocking traffic near Riverview High School. (Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2022
Lockdown lifted at Riverview High after threat against school

Sheriff's Office said reports were likely a hoax, no shots were reported.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2012
Social Status: Christian Ziegler attributes success to social media

With a $1,000 campaign budget, 29-year-old Christian Ziegler attributes much of his success in the primary election to his social media campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Subcommittee ready to present to P&Z Board

The Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee discussed parking and trailer restrictions at its final meeting Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
George and Toby Loukmas said they are excited to help teach children water safety through the opening of their Goldfish Swim School franchise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
New swim facility opens in Lakewood Ranch

Goldfish Swim School makes its debut at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2021
Give back to the community this holiday season in Sarasota, Manatee

It’s easy to help others have a festive and memorable holiday season while making a difference in your town.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
SIDELINES

Sailors finish fourth at Class 3A state meet; Riverview blanks North Port in district action; Thunder posts back-to-back shutouts; Blazers top Pirates in overtime play; Cardinal Mooney roars past Manatee

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Martinez started Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center to promote interest in building a theater. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2022
Is performing arts center in Lakewood Ranch just a dream?

The organization Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center forms to stir up support to build a theater.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 4, 2016
Mar Vista kicks off $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 6211 Gulf of Mexico Drive has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,980 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 22, 2022
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for more than $10 million

A Sleepy Lagoon home was the top sale at more than $10 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Homes are averaging seven to nine days on the market before going to contract, according to local sales figures.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2022
Manatee, Sarasota real estate sellers keep smiling as prices keep climbing

Region's median sales price for homes is third in Florida, behind Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Naples.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for their montly meeting to discuss the Dec. 3 Lawn Party by the Bay.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 15, 2022
Kiwanis Lawn Party tops record

The Kiwanis Club met Thursday morning to discuss the results of their annual lawn party held on Dec. 3 at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
District considers policy change

The proposed policy would prevent Manatee teachers from posting negative comments about the district, students or employees on social-networking sites.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 24, 2012
Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

Citizens request appeal of Wal-Mart site plan approval

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rosemary District residents have pushed for more thoughtful planning after the city authorized the construction of more than 1,500 residential units in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2019
Commission to discuss Rosemary District zoning

City staff is optimistic an overlay district can improve the quality of growth in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 16

Gordon Silver captured this photo of a red winged blackbird along a lake bed in Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Pirates take the field through a cloud of smoke.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 8, 2019
Pirates football falls in first round of playoffs

Braden River gave Palmetto all it could handle, but it was not enough.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • October 22, 2012
Not Your Usual Classroom -- Sustainability networking in five easy events

Not Your Usual Classroom -- Sustainability networking in five easy events

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  • Things To Do
The commission will begin holding its regular meetings exclusively at night in February.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 12, 2021
City reschedules commission meetings for evenings

A majority of the City Commission is hoping to improve the efficiency of board meetings, but not everyone is supportive of the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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